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NESTS & 1M1B signs MoU to conduct training & capacity-building programs for teachers & students of EMRSs

National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) and 1 Million For 1 Billion Foundation (1M1B)  has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct training and capacity-building programs for teachers and students of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs).

In a statement the Ministry of Tribal Affair said, that the program will also capacitate the teachers and students with Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) skills using the AR-VR skills curriculum launched by CBSE.



PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Donyi Polo Airport at Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Donyi Polo Airport at Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh this morning. It is the first Greenfield Airport in the state. It is equipped with ultra-modern facilities to ensure all-weather operations. The name of the airport is given after Donyi and Polo, i.e. Sun and Moon.  

Chief Minister Pema Khandu in a social media post said that the airport will ensure seamless connectivity and ease of access to Itanagar. He said it will give a big boost to trade and tourism and will have a catalytic impact on the economy of Arunachal Pradesh. Apart from inaugurating the airport, Mr. Modi will also dedicate the 600 MW Kameng Hydro Power Station to the nation.



ISRO successfully launches first ever private Rocket from Sriharikota

India's first ever private  Vikram Suborbital rocket was launched at 11 30 today from  the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The rocket reached an altitude of 89.5 km with three payloads weighing a total of 83 kilogram.

The rocket safely splashed in the waters of the Bay of Bengal at around 115 km after the lift-off from Sriharikota. Praram, the mission of the rocket has the payloads from Space Kidz India, Bazoomq Armenia and N-Space Tech India and are equipped with sensors for the measurement of acceleration, pressure and others.



Nation remembers country's 1st women PM Indira Gandhi on her 105th birth anniversary today

The nation is remembering, the country's first woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 105th birth anniversary today. She was born on 19th November, 1917 in Allahabad. She served as the Prime Minister from January 1966 to March 1977 and from January 1980 to October 1984.



4th Edition of Indian Chemicals Council Sustainability Conclave inaugurated in New Delhi

Chemicals and Petrochemicals Secretary Arun Baroka inaugurated 4th edition of Indian Chemicals Council, ICC Sustainability Conclave in New Delhi on Thursday.

Theme of the two-day event is ‘boardrooms to Community-ESG, Carbon Neutrality, Operational Safety, Greener Solutions’. The Conclave aims to promote sustainability in the management of the entire life cycle of chemicals. It is being organized jointly with United Nations Environment Program and International Council of Chemical Associations with support of Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.



MoS for Finance Bhagwat Karad presents 8th FICCI higher education excellence Awards 2022

Minister of State for Finance  Bhagwat Karad, on Thursday said that education is an important pillar for economic growth in the country.

Presenting the 8th FICCI higher education excellence Awards 2022 in New Delhi, the Minister said, at the same time as a nation, educational institutions must work to promote Moral and Ethical education in the country.

He added that, digital and financial education is also very crucial to take forward the country.



ISRO to launch the first-ever private Rocket from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh today

India's first-ever private launch of Vikram Suborbital rocket will take place at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota today. All arrangements are in place for the rocket to be launched at around 11.30 am. The countdown of the launch will begin at 8.30.

AIR correspondent reports, The Mission Prarambh will carry three customer payloads Space Kidz India, Bazoomq Armenia and N-Space Tech India.

The one stage rocket is equipped with sensors for securing datas including measurement of acceleration and pressure. This mission is a milestone in the history of ISRO.



Indian Army celebrates 242nd Corps of Engineers Day today

Indian Army is celebrating the 242nd Corps of Engineers Day today. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande have conveyed their best wishes to all ranks of the Corps of Engineers on the occasion.

In an exclusive message on All India Radio on the occasion of Corps day, Engineer-in-Chief and Senior Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Engineers Lt Gen Harpal Singh has called upon the Corps to put in bigger efforts to be prepared for the future challenges and rededicate towards being a reliable, versatile and omnipresent arm of the Army.



IFSCA signs MoU with RBI in the field of regulation, supervision of regulated entities

The International Financial Services Centres Authority, IFSCA and the Reserve Bank of India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration in the field of regulation and supervision of regulated entities.

As per an official statement, the MoU facilitates technical cooperation and exchange of information. The agreement aims to strengthen the safety, stability and soundness of respective financial ecosystems, thereby ensuring conducive environments for optimal business development and economic growth.



NCW launches 4th phase of Digital Shakti campaign

National Commission for Women, NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma has said that Digital Shakti Campaign has been accelerating the digital participation of women and girls. Digital Shakti Campaign is a pan-India project on digitally empowering and skilling women and girls in the cyberspace. It aims to train women and girls to use technology to their advantage and to keep themselves safe online. Ms. Sharma launched the fourth phase of the Campaign on Tuesday. She highlighted the continuous efforts of the Commission for empowering women in every sphere across the nation.