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The Supreme Court of India has established a 10-member National Task Force, led by former Supreme Court judge Justice S Ravindra Bhat, to tackle mental health issues affecting students in higher educational institutions. Key Reasons Behind the Task Force Formation: Task Force Composition & Objectives:
The second frigate of Project 1135.6 Additional Follow-on Ships, named ‘Tavasya’, built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), was launched by Mrs. Neeta Seth on March 22.
The Delhi Legislative Assembly has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) for the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). This move makes Delhi the 28th legislature to adopt this digital platform. About NeVA
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in partnership with Drone Federation India (DFI), has launched the National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research (NIDAR). Key Highlights (Source: DD News)
Eli Lilly has introduced Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in India, a groundbreaking drug for Type 2 diabetes & obesity. Key Highlights Clinical Trial Results (Source: DD News)
According to the Government of India, more than 96,000 vehicles have been registered as ‘adapted’ vehicles for persons with disabilities since 2020. About Adapted Vehicle (Source: DD News)
L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS) has unveiled TrackEi, an AI-driven railway track inspection system aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in rail networks. Key Features of TrackEi:
X Corp (formerly Twitter Inc) has moved the Karnataka High Court, challenging the Government of India’s use of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) to moderate and order the removal of content on social media. Key Arguments by X Corp: Section 69A vs. Section 79(3)(b) Debate (Source: The Hindu and Indian Express)
The Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on March 18 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the Sansad Bhashini initiative. Key Highlights (Source: PIB)
State-owned Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has bagged a ₹2,463 crore contract from the Ministry of Defence to supply the Low-level Transportable Radar (LLTR) ‘Ashwini’ for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Key Features of ‘Ashwini’ Radar Significance for India’s Defence (Source: PIB)
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) has launched the first cohort of the “Samarth” Incubation Program, aimed at fostering innovation in telecommunications and IT sectors. Key Focus Areas of “Samarth” Why is This Program Important? Implementation Partner: STPI (Source: PIB)
The Union Government has announced the establishment of North India’s first nuclear power plant in Gorakhpur, Haryana, reinforcing India’s push toward clean energy. Key Highlights (Source: PIB)
The Union Cabinet on March 19 approved the Revised National Program for Dairy Development (NPDD). The Revised National Program for Dairy Development (NPDD) aims to modernize India’s dairy infrastructure with a ₹2,790 crore budget for 2021-26. 🐄🥛 Key Highlights of NPDD Expected Benefits
Activists and parents are worried about the rapid push by schools to generate an APAAR ID. What is APAAR ID? Key Features of APAAR ID: Concerns Raised by Activists & Parents:
The research by Hyderabad based INCOIS scientists on Cyclone Tauktae (2021) provides critical insights into storm intensification near India’s west coast. Key Findings on Tauktae’s Rapid Intensification (Source: The Hindu)
