Monthly Archives: September 2021
Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021 has been notified
In News Recently, the Centre has notified the amendments to the Patents Rules. Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021 which will reduce the fee for patent filing and prosecution for educational institutions by 80 per cent. This will promote Innovation and Creativity in a Knowledge-Economy Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021 Patent Fees for Educational Institutions has been reduced […]
Bharatmala Pariyojana
In News Recently, the Shiromani Akali Dal demanded at least a 100% hike in compensation to the farmers for the land being acquired under the “Bharat Mala” project for different highways in the State. It is said that Punjab farmers have been put at a loss of over ?25,000 crores by the State government’s “devious […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 & 2 1 In Bihar’s water scheme, a tale of 2 wards: from dry taps to wide smiles (Essay, Society, Governance) Please read the two anecdotes at the beginning. Similar anecdotes can be used in Essay and Ethics. What is Nepotism? What […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Modi meets Adobe, Qualcomm CEOs on the first day of U.S. visit (IR) Significance of the recent visit of PM to the U.S. with meetings with CEOs of Fortune 500 companies , agenda of second Quad Leaders Summit, […]
National Single Window System
In Context The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has launched the National Single Window System (NSWS) for investors and businesses. What is the National Single Window System (NSWS)? It is a one-stop digital platform that aims at allowing investors to apply for various pre-operations approvals required for commencing a business in the country. It […]
La-Palma Island: Spain
In News Recently, a volcanic eruption on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma has led to mass evacuation of around 5000 people. The volcano erupted for the first time in 50 years . About La-Palma Image Courtesy: IMO La Palma is one of Spain’s Canary Islands, off northwestern Africa. Its rugged, forested terrain is […]
Winged Microchip
In News Recently, Northwestern University engineers have created an electronic microchip with the capability of flight. About The new flying microchip(micro flier) is about the size of a grain of sand and much smaller than a regular-sized ant. It operates without a motor or engine, catching flight through wind via a propeller-like helicopter. The micro […]
Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
In Context Government e-Marketplace (GeM) was announced as the winner in the “Best Use of Digital Technology” category at the CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021 (CIPS Awards). CIPS Awards They are one of the leading recognitions around procurement globally, which is conducted under the aegis of The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), […]
Lifi Technology
In News The Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL) has become the first-of-its-kind institute in the Union Territory to have an internet connection using Light Fidelity (LiFi) technology. The faculties and students would get faster and safer internet connections over the existing electric power lines for various educational purposes. What is Light Fidelity […]
