National Informatics Centre Current Affairs, GK & News

National Informatics Centre

August 7, 2019

The National Informatics Centre is the foremost information, web services and technical assistance body of the Government of India. Its work is primarily involved in the provisioning of informatics services and information and communication technology (ICT) applications like apps, webpages and other online support for the various government departments. About NIC- The NIC is the ..

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Phase 2 of Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System

February 21, 2022

The Government of India has approved Phase 2 of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS). This project will cost Rs 3375 crore for the period 2022-23 to 2025-26. This project is being implemented by the National Crime Records Bureau. Overview: ICJS Phase 2 would pave the way for more sophisticated and effective policing. The project ..

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CollabCAD software

January 15, 2021

The National Informatics centre and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) jointly launched the CollabCAD software. About CollabCAD Software The CollabCAD software provides engineering solution for students and Faculty of Engineering Graphics curriculum. It aims to provide a platform to students across the country to create and modify digital designs. The aim is to ..

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“Who Created Arogya Setu” issue: NIC rejects its role in creation in a RTI query

October 29, 2020

The National Informatics Centre recently claimed that it did not create the Arogya Setu mobile application. NIC claimed so in its reply to a Right to Information Query. Highlights The Ministry of Electronics and IT had earlier claimed that the Arogya Setu Application was launched by Government of India in Public-Private Partnership mode. According to ..

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Government E-Marketplace integrated with CPPP: Key Facts

October 26, 2020

Government eMarketplace (GeM) has been merged with the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) for the creation of a Unified Procurement System. The integrated system will combine the whole public buying of goods and services onto one platform. What is Custom Bid introduced in the portal? The custom bid will permit a buyer to bid on ..

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NIC organizes Tech Conclave in New Delhi on “Technologies for NextGen Governance”

January 20, 2020

The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is to hold a 2-day technology Conclave in New Delhi. The event is to be conducted between January 21, 2020 and January 22, 2020. The Conclave is to be inaugurated by Union Minister Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad. Highlights The Technology Conclave will discuss application of Information and Communication Technology. The ..

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MoU for Phase 2 of e-Office Execution between Indian Railways and RailTel

January 14, 2020

Indian Railways with Mini Ratna Public Sector Undertakings under Ministry of Railways, RailTel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the phase 2 of the project, after the accomplishment of Phase 1 of National Informatics Centre e-office for 50,000 users in 58 unit’s successful completion. In Phase 2, till 30th June 2020, the RailTel ..

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