(GS2,GS3, INTERVIEW) India has successfully conducted direct benefit transfer in case of LPG and now it wants to expand to fertilizer as well. So far Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in fertilizers has been rolled out in 19 States and Union Territories and 12 States are expected to come on board this month. DBT in... Continue Reading →
In news: In a new find, NASA scientists have discovered a new type of magnetic event in turbulent space surrounding Earth. Scientists analysed the data obtained by the NASA’s Magnetospheric Multiscale spacecraft (MMS) to find the new magnetic event in near-Earth environment. What is it? Magnetic reconnection is one of the most important... Continue Reading →
In news: Since 1999, May 11 is celebrated as National Technology Day to mark India’s technological advancements. National Technology Day 2018 theme: “Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future”. Significance of the day: On May 11, 1998, India detonated three nuclear bombs in the Indian Army’s Pokhran Test Range. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam lead... Continue Reading →
In news: The Pacific Islands Forum has been granted approval to establish a Permanent Observer Office at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG). The Permanent Observer status would entrench the presence of the Blue Pacific region in, and strengthen its links to the United Nations organisations, including its specialised agencies, programmes, fund initiatives and... Continue Reading →
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