National Informatics Centre (NIC) Current Affairs, GK & News
Geospatial Self-certification portal
Department of Science and Technology (DST) launched the “Geospatial Self-Certification Portal” in a bid to convey adherence to provisions of Geospatial Guidelines by individuals, organisations, companies, and government agencies. It is a significant step for liberalising geospatial industry in India. New Geospatial Data Guidelines The government had issued new Geospatial Data Guidelines on February 15, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Department of Science and Technology (DST) • Geospatial Self-Certification Portal • MEITY • National Informatics Centre (NIC)
NIC Tech Conclave 2022
Communications and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is set to inaugurate the 3rd edition of NIC Tech Conclave in New Delhi on March 3, 2022. Key points NIC Tech Conclave is a two-day event. It is being organized by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar, will be the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Summits and Conferences
Topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology • National Informatics Centre (NIC) • NIC Tech Conclave 2022
Passport Seva Programme (PSP-V 2.0)
The Passport Seva Programme Version – 2 is an extension of Passport Seva Programme Version – 1. It is an online service. It was launched under the National E – Governance Plan. Why in News recently? The Government of India is to launch e – Passports very soon for citizens renewing their passport or applying ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Biological passport • Data Analytics • E-Passport • National e-Governance Plan • National Informatics Centre (NIC) • Passport Seva Programme • TCS
National Blockchain Strategy
The National Blockchain Strategy was recently proposed by the Ministry of Electronics and IT. The strategy has adopted multi – institutional approach. It involves NIC (National Informatics Centre), C – DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) and NICSI (National Informatics Centre services Inc) for offering blockchain as service. What is the National Blockchain Strategy? ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Blockchain • C-DAC • National Blockchain Strategy • National Informatics Centre (NIC)
What is Section 142 of Social Security Code?
The Ministry of Labour and Employment recently notified Section 142 of the Social Security Code, 2020. The Section covers applicability of the Aadhhar. Why was Section 142 notified? The notification will enable the Ministry of Labour and Employment to collect Aadhaar details from the beneficiaries of various social security schemes. This includes migrant workers as ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Aadhaar • Minister for Labour and Employment • National Informatics Centre (NIC) • section 142 • social security code • unorganised sector
National Register for Driving Licenses: Key Facts
The Ministry of Road Transport recently announced that the National Register for Driving Licenses is to be created. This is being done to remove duplication of driving licenses in the country. Most of the states are already on the SARATHI portal of National Informatics Centre. These states have been instructed to migrate to the newly ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: driving licenses • Motor Vehicles Act 1988 • National Informatics Centre (NIC) • National Register for Driving License • Regional Transport Office