PPP Model
Cabinet approves BharatNet PPP model
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved for revised implementation strategy of BharatNet under Public Private Partnership mode on June 30, 2021. Key Points Project would be implemented across16 States of India. Under the revised proposal, BharatNet will ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
June 9: World Accreditation Day
Every year, the World Accreditation Day is celebrated on June 9. The initiative of celebrating the day was launched by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC). This year the day was celebrated under theme ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Fourth Tranche of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan announced
On May 16, 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman announced the fourth tranche of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. The scheme allocated Rs 20 lakh crores to help people during Lock Down 4.0. Highlights The Government of India is to bring upon ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
NMITLI Programme of CSIR to conduct “hmAbs” trial to neutrialize COVID-19
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) under its New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative (NMITLI) is to develop human monoclonal antibodies (hmAbs). These antibodies will neutralise COVID-19 virus in patients. Highlights The CSIR on one side is fighting ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Bio Suit developed by DRDO for health professionals to fight against COVID-19
A Bio Suit has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to keep the medical professionals working with COVID-19 safe. The Organization has used its expertise in textiles, nanotechnology and coating to bring out the product Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Odisha sets up COVID-19 dedicated hospitals with 1,000 beds
On March 27, 2020, the Odisha Government announced that it is to set up two COVID-19 dedicated hospitals under PPP (Public Private Partnership) model. Highlights Around 84,000 people have returned from abroad in the state. There are so far three ..