STEM
Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST) Initiative
Recently, the central government launched a new i-STEM (Indian Science Technology and Engineering Facilities) initiative named “Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (WEST)”. Key Points The WEST program is aimed at women from STEM backgrounds and will empower them to ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
AzaadiSAT: ISRO’s Smallest Rocket in Space
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its smallest commercial rocket ‘Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)’ carrying ‘AzaadiSAT’, on August 7, 2022. It will be launched to unfurl the Tricolour in space, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
NariShakti Varta on STEM and Financial Literacy for young women
UNICEF YuWaah facilitated the NaariShakti conversation, on ‘STEM and Financial Literacy for Young Women’. STEM refers to “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics”. About YuWaah YuWaah is a UNICEF-initiated multi-stakeholder global platform. It aims to prepare young people to transition from ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
America Competes Act of 2022
The recently legislated America Competes Act of 2022 to open new doors for the talented experts from all over the world. COMPETES means Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre – Eminence in technology and Economic strength Act. The main aim of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Vigyan Jyoti Programme
The second phase of Vigyan Jyoti programme was started on February 11, 221. It was started on the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Key Facts The Vigyan Jyoti Programme will spread the programme to encourage ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
TIFAC under Ministry of Science and Technology launches Vigyan Jyoti
On March 8, 2020, TIFAC operating under Ministry of Science and Technology launched Vigyan Jyoti. The scheme was announced to celebrate International Women’s Day. Highlights The Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) launched Vigyan Jyoti in order to encourage ..