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Economy

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches AgriSURE Fund

AgriSURE – Agri Fund for Start-ups & Rural Enterprises is an innovative fund which is a pioneering step toward revolutionizing the agricultural landscape in India. With a focus on technology-driven, high-risk, high-impact ventures, AgriSURE is designed to fuel growth and foster innovation in the agricultural and rural start-up ecosystem. A Blended capital fund of ₹750 crore with SEBI Registered Category II, Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), contributions from the Government of India is ₹250 crore, NABARD is ₹250 crore, and ₹250 crore is being mobilized from banks, insurance companies, and private investors.

By Kautilya / September 4, 2024

Health Research

Antidepressant Drug can be Repurposed for Treating Breast Cancer

Dr. Asis Bala and his team of researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) in Guwahati, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India, have been working in this field of drug repurposing to develop improved therapeutic strategies for cancer management.

By Kautilya / September 4, 2024

Research

Mechanically Gated Transistor Developed Using Single Molecule for Faster, Greener Electronics

In a breakthrough in electronics, scientists at the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences an autonomous institute, have developed a unique transistor using single molecules, controlled by mechanical forces rather than traditional electrical signals.

By Kautilya / September 3, 2024

Infrastructure

NHAI to Track Around 100 Toll Plazas with GIS-Based Software for Seamless Movement of Traffic at National Highways

Apart from providing the name and location of the toll plaza, the software will share details related to the live status of queue length in meters, total waiting time and vehicle speed at Toll Plaza. It will also provide congestion alert and lane distribution recommendation, if the queue of vehicles at a toll plaza is more than the prescribed limit.

By Kautilya / September 3, 2024

Governance Intervention

eShram Achieved Over 30 Crore Registrations in the Span of Just 3 Years

As part of the ‘eShram – One Stop Solution’ project, Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) has been working to integrate major schemes like Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s Atmanirbhar Nidhi (PM-SVANidhi), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G), Ration Card scheme etc. for the benefit of the unorganised workers.

By Kautilya / September 3, 2024

Defense

Cabinet Committee on Security Approves Procurement of 240 Aero-Engines for IAF’s Su-30 MKI Aircraft

The engines will have indigenous content over 54%, enhanced due to indigenisation of some key components of aero-engines. These would be manufactured at Koraput division of HAL.

By Kautilya / September 3, 2024

Economy Infrastructure

“Marching Towards Building A Digitally Connected Bharat and An Atmanirbhar Telecom Sector”: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

The rules provide for powers and functions of administrator, who will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and administration of the Digital Bharat Nidhi. The rules also provide for criteria for undertaking schemes and projects under Digital Bharat Nidhi and selection process for implementers.

By Kautilya / September 3, 2024

Economy Infrastructure

Cabinet Approves One More Semiconductor Unit Under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)

The proposed unit will be setup with an investment of Rs 3,300 crore. The capacity of this unit will be 60 Lakh chips per day.

By Kautilya / September 3, 2024

Defense

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Takes Over As Deputy Chief Of The Air Staff

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS) of the Indian Air Force, at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), today. After assumption of his new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the bravehearts who gave the supreme sacrifice, by laying wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.

By Kautilya / September 2, 2024

Defense

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Takes Over As AOC In-C Central Air Command

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was commissioned into the fighter stream of IAF on 06 December 1986. The Air Officer is an Experimental Test Pilot and a Qualified Flying Instructor with more than 3300 hours of flying experience on a variety of aircraft in the IAF inventory. He is an alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College (Bangladesh) and National Defence College. He has actively participated in numerous operations and exercises such as Op-Safed Sagar and Op-Rakshak.

By Kautilya / September 2, 2024