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High Level Industry Consultation organized to formulate STIP 2020
The Confederation of India Industry and Science Policy Forum are to organize a high-level industry consultation to formulate Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP), 2020. Highlights The STIP, 2020 was flagged off by the Department of Science and Technology in the wake of COVID-19 crisis. The formulation of STIP 2020 was to be organized in ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Confederation of Indian Industry • Policies • Science • Science and Technology • science policy forum • STIP 2020 • Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP)
What is “Ball Tampering” that is being considered by ICC recently?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering to legalize ball tampering. Context of the News The ICC is considering to use an artificial substance under the supervision of umpires to polish cricket balls as applying saliva risks the spread of COVID-19. The use of artificial substance has been banned in cricket. What is ball tampering? ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Topics: Basic Science • Cricket • ICC • International Cricket Council (ICC) • Science
February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is being observed by the United Nations on February 11 every year since 2015. The Organization passed a resolution to observe the day in order to recognize the role played by girls and women in science and technology. Highlights The day is being celebrated in collaboration ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Gender equality • International Day of Women and Girls in Science • Science • UNESCO • Women Empowerment
Department of Biotechnology held International Summit on Women in STEM
On January 25, 2020, the Department of Biotechnology held an International Summit on Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) on the following theme Theme: Visualizing the Future: New Skylines The summit aimed to increase the participation of women in STEM field. Highlights The summit show cased the success of several women in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Economic growth • Science • STEM • STEM Education • Summit
Project Gandhi Encyclopedia approved by GoI
The Ministry of Culture on December 10, 2019 approved Rs 2.95 crores financial assistance for the development of Gandhi Paedia. The project is to be implemented by National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata. Highlights The GoI is developing “Gandhi Encyclopedia” in order to spread awareness in the country. The aim is to promote Gandhian philosophy ..
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Topics: 150 birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi • Mahatma Gandhi • mahatma gandhi birth anniversary • Mahatma Gandhiji • National Council of Science Museums • Science
Draft Scientific Social Responsibility Policy Released
The draft Scientific Social Responsibility has been made available by the Department of Science and Technology for public comments. Features of the Policy The draft policy builds upon Scientific Policy Resolution 1958, Technology Policy Statement 1983, Science and Technology Policy 2003 and Science Technology and Innovation Policy 2013 and proposes more pragmatic provisions to make institutions ..
Topics: Communication studies • Development communication policy science • Knowledge • Science • Science policy