POLICY
Science, Tech & Innovation Policy (STIP) 2020 open for public consultation, comments on DST website
The policy was drafted through a 4-track process of consultations during the last 6 months and aims to bring profound changes.
LAW
UP Govt, cops need to relearn Constitution: 104 retd bureaucrats write to CM Yogi over love jihad law
“The policemen who were responsible for allowing this must be called to account under the law, suitably investigated at a senior level.”
ECONOMY
IFSCA permits asset banking units to transfer assets using participation agreements: Finance Ministry
Transfer of assets through the risk participation agreement route is a common practice in many jurisdictions.
SOCIETY
PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh, former Union Home Minister & Congress leader
Prime Minister Modi: He was an experienced administrator & effective voice for the welfare of the poor as well as the downtrodden.
SCIENCE
DST plans to increase journalist-scientist interaction for masses to reap sci-tech benefit: Secy Sharma
He underlined the importance of propagating scientific temper.
TECH
DRDO celebrates 63rd Foundation Day; Chairman Reddy calls to focus on cyber security, space, AI
Chairman Reddy called upon DRDO scientists to focus on next generation needs.
SPACE
Cabinet okays India-Bhutan MoU on outer space co-op; To make ISRO, DoS working group
This MoU is on cooperation in the fields of remote sensing of the earth, satellite communication & navigation, and space science.
ENERGY & INFRA
PM Modi lays foundation stone of 6 Light House Projects in 6 states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Special fund of Rs. 25,000 crore, created for incomplete housing projects, will also help the middle class.
ENVIRONMENT
Earth Sciences Ministry launches INCOIS ‘Digital Ocean’ platform to collect, utilise ocean data
Digital ocean is a web-based platform that integrates all oceanographic data available in the country.
