CONVERGENCE INDIA
Launched in 1992, the Convergence India series of expo is credited as India’s leading Technology Show. It started as a communications and ICT event and it has now become a mega expo showcasing convergence of technologies covering Communications, Digital Broadcast, Internet of Things, AR, VR, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Embedded Technology, Mobile Devices & Accessories, Gaming […]
RBI GIVES IN-PRINCIPLE NOD TO SHIVALIK MERCANTILE TO CONVERT TO SFB
Uttar Pradesh based Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd to convert to a small finance bank (SFB), becoming the first urban cooperative bank (UCB) to make the transition The UCB will get 18 months to comply with the requirements under the scheme, which state that banks with a minimum net worth of ₹50 crore and capital […]
NEW SATELLITES WILL HELP GAGANYAAN CREW
Why in news? India plans to ring in its own era of space to space tracking and communication of its space assets this year by putting up a new satellite series called the Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS) More about IDRSS The IDRSS is planned to track and be constantly in touch with Indian […]
INDIAN SCIENTIST’S WORK ON NANO MATERIAL PAVES WAY FOR CLEAN ENERGY VEHICLE
The Indian Defence Ministry has awarded a $2 million research project to Ajayan Vinu to develop carbon nitride nano materials for clean energy system requirement in the defence sector. Building an ultimate clean energy vehicle – one that combines atmospheric carbon dioxide with sunlight and water to produce fuel while leaving no harmful emissions. Indian […]
FIRST SMOG TOWER IN DELHI TO TACKLE AIR POLLUTION
The massive 20-feet-tall air-purifier has been installed at South Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar market, which sees an average footfall of 15,000 people every day. The aim is to create a “clean air zone” around the area with an estimated 80% reduction in particulate matter, as per the experts who are involved in the project The inspiration […]
FUTURE CLASSROOM: HOW TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING THE WAY WE LEARN
It’s almost 20 years since the new millennium, and the generation that was born then is already in universities. This new generation has spent its teenage days surrounded by technology. How technology is shaping the education sector, and what the top trends of 2020 are going to be? Impact of 5G smartphones Artificial intelligence Content […]
STONE THROWING SCALES A PEAK IN J&K IN 2019
Why in News? The number of stone throwing incidents in Jammu and Kashmir rose in 2019 from the figures recorded in 2017 and 2018, according to data provided by the Union Home Ministry LOC Violations 3,086 ceasefire violations or firing from Pakistan’s side had been reported along the Line of Control (LoC), with the highest […]
MARBLE DOMES OF AURANGABAD’S BIBI KA MAQBARA TO GET NEW GLOW
Why in News? The marble domes of Bibi Ka Maqbara, the famous 17th century Mughal era monument in the city, are set to get a new shine due to scientific conservation. Details: The structure, known as the ‘Taj of the Deccan’ because of its striking resemblance to the Taj Mahal, was commissioned by Emperor Aurangzeb […]
NEED TRANSPARENT UDAN: AIR PASSENGER’S ASSOCIATION
Why in News? The Air Passengers Association of India (APAI) wants the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) — to be fine tuned and recalibrated Details: In his outlook for 2020, APAI president D. Sudhakara Reddy said there was a growing cacophony of claims by airlines about poor bottom lines […]
KARNATAKA’S CHLLAKERE TO BE ISRO’S ASTRONAUT TRAINING HUB
Why in News? India’s world class facility for training astronauts will be established in three years at Challakere. More about the plan The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has proposed a ₹ 2,700 crore master plan to create top infrastructure that will house its young Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) Gaganyaan Gaganyaan is an Indian […]