Daily Current Affairs  – 18 March 2021

                                   Facts in News Poshan 2.0 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development. First announced by the Finance Minister in the Budget speech of 2021-22. Components Supplementary Nutrition Programme (government aims to give hot cooked meals and take […]

In News Recently, the government has introduced the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021 in the Lok Sabha to amend the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. Changes under the Amendment Removal of Restriction on End-use of Minerals Empowers the central government to reserve any mine (other than coal, lignite, […]

In News: A research team at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has developed a fibrous membrane filter using a biopolymer-based material that helps to separate out the heavy metals from water samples. These membranes contain adsorbents — materials that attract and hold the metals. These adsorbents contain a large amount of a biopolymer, […]

In News Recently, scientists at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) has developed a smart nanodevice for the detection of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE). Scientists have been awarded the prestigious Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) Women Excellence Award. SERB Women Excellence Award The award instituted by the […]

In News – The Lok Sabha passed the Appropriation Bill 2021-22, authorising the government to draw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for its operational requirements and implementation of various programmes. It was introduced by the finance minister and the bill was later approved by voice vote. About Appropriation Bill It is a money […]

In News: Union government’s eSanjeevani completes 30 lakh consultations, serving 35000 patients each day. About eSanjeevani ‘eSanjeevani’, is a web-based comprehensive telemedicine solution launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is modeled on ‘Sanjeevani’ CDAC Mohali’s’ flagship integrated telemedicine solution. Benefits Extended reach of specialized healthcare services to masses in both rural […]

In News The Supreme Court of India sought responses from the Centre and the Election Commission of India (ECI) whether it would be legally permissible to reject all candidates in the fray if NOTA votes exceeded that of the candidate securing the highest number of votes. About NOTA meaning ‘None of the Above’ options has […]