As of mid-December 2021, 14,15,49,620 health IDs have been created in the country under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
The digital health ecosystem created by ABDM supports continuity of care across primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare in a seamless manner.
December 16 is a day recognized to honour the valour of soldiers. Celebrated across the nation as Vijay Diwas; on this day India emerged triumphant against Pakistan in 1971 war.
93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered at the end of the conflict. Following India’s triumph, East Pakistan, now known as Bangladesh, gained independence.
Bharti Airtel and technology services major Capgemini have announced to collaborate on bringing India-specific, 5G-based enterprise grade solutions to the country.
Capgemini's 5G Lab within its Mumbai campus and Airtel's 5G Lab in Manesar, Haryana, will be the development hubs.
Focused on smart health and immersive remote assistance for field operations and maintenance.
5G: 5th generation mobile network.
Gyandoot 2.0, the second phase of the Gyandoot programme, is being launched to enhance the subjective knowledge, academic problem solving and creative use of their time by the students studying in colleges of Rajasthan state.
The faculty members working in government colleges will give lectures on a completely voluntary basis for the project.
The classes would be free for the students studying in all government & private colleges.
The Andhra Pradesh government has joined hands with the FAO & Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) to help strengthen its support to farmers in adopting sustainable agri food systems.
A network of Rythu Bharosa Kendras were set up at the village level by government as part of efforts to weed away fake seeds, pesticides and pesticides and fertilizers from market.
CM:- Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy; Governor:-Biswabhusan Harichandan.
Arvind Kumar has joined as Director General of Software Technology of India. Software Technology Parks of India is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology Government of India. STPI is fuelling the culture of tech entrepreneurship and innovation in the country by launching 25 + Centres of Entrepreneurship in emerging technology domains.
India's TVS Motor Company will develop electric vehicles (EV) with BMW's motorcycle brand in India, joining a host of Indian automakers that have sought to expand their clean mobility offering.
The tie-up comes at a time when new-age start-ups like Ola Electric & Ather are ramping up investment in electric scooters.
Union Power Minister R K Singh said that electricity is available for about 22 hours per day in villages and 23.5 hours in cities across the country.
The availability of power in rural and urban areas has increased tremendously in comparison to 2014, he said while addressing a function to mark the National Energy Conservation Day.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has prepared a blueprint - Maritime India Vision 2030 (MIV 2030), to ensure coordinated & accelerated growth of India’s maritime sector in the next decade with the objective of driving India to the forefront of the Global Maritime Sector.
India is aiming to increase the supply chain efficiency & lower logistics costs.
India to achieve its well-defined goal of being a USD 5 trillion economy by 2025.
The country's largest lender State Bank of India collected around Rs. 346 cr from 2017-18 up to Oct 2021 in the form of additional services to customers holding basic savings, including Jan Dhan accounts, which were beyond their free services.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana provide basic minimum facilities free of charge and without the need to maintain a minimum balance.
PMJDY is a scheme introduced by the government in 2014.
Durga Puja is a classic fusion of religion and culture, regarded with a lot of pride and celebrated predominantly by the Bengali community. The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has inscribed ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The decision came recently during the 16th session, taking place virtually.
The government has appointed General MM Naravane, Chief of Army Staff, as the Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee (Chairman, CoSC), the post which fell vacant after the sudden demise of the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash on December 8.
CDS is the fourth and permanent member of the CoSC.
Important issues related to the armed forces are handled by this committee.
Launched in 2018, the Parker Solar Probe aims to unravel the mysteries of the Sun by traveling closer to it. After three years of launching, Parker has finally arrived in the solar atmosphere.
Parker Solar Probe has flown through the Sun’s upper atmosphere for the first time in history – the corona. The probe sampled particles and magnetic fields there.
Lewis Hamilton picked up a new title only days after losing one on the track. The seven-time Formula One champion received a knighthood at Windsor Castle, London.
Hamilton gets the honorary title of “Sir” after being knighted by the Prince of Wales for services to motorsports.
Three other F1 drivers have been knighted: Jack Brabham, Stirling Moss and Jackie Stewart.
Hamilton is the first to be awarded while still competing in the sport.