1. Golden Jubilee of PIN Code
Tags: National National News
The Minister of State for Communications, Devusinh Chauhan has released Commemorative Postage Stamp on the occasion of Golden Jubilee of PIN Code, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 12 October 2022.
Important facts
He also launched the e-Passbook. It will provide the following services -
No need to visit the Post Office to print the Passbook or to know the balance.
It will save a lot of manual work.
No need to have a separate Mobile Banking app.
Simple and user-friendly webpage.
On this occasion he launched 'PLI Mobile Training App' to provide online training. The app contains training material in audio/visual mode.
What is PIN code or a Postal Index Number?
In India it is a six-digit numeric code in the Indian Postal system.
It was started on 15 August 1972 by Shriram Bhikaji, the then Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Communications.
It is used by India Post for the numbering of the post office or post code system.
In its 6 digits code the first digit reflects the region, the second digit reflects the sub-region, the third digit reflects the district and the last three digits represent the post office code.
2. Golden Jubilee of PIN Code
Tags: National National News
The Minister of State for Communications, Devusinh Chauhan has released Commemorative Postage Stamp on the occasion of Golden Jubilee of PIN Code, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 12 October 2022.
Important facts
He also launched the e-Passbook. It will provide the following services -
No need to visit the Post Office to print the Passbook or to know the balance.
It will save a lot of manual work.
No need to have a separate Mobile Banking app.
Simple and user-friendly webpage.
On this occasion he launched 'PLI Mobile Training App' to provide online training. The app contains training material in audio/visual mode.
What is PIN code or a Postal Index Number?
In India it is a six-digit numeric code in the Indian Postal system.
It was started on 15 August 1972 by Shriram Bhikaji, the then Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Communications.
It is used by India Post for the numbering of the post office or post code system.
In its 6 digits code the first digit reflects the region, the second digit reflects the sub-region, the third digit reflects the district and the last three digits represent the post office code.
3. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches ‘Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot’ website
Tags: Defence National News
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched 'Maa Bharti Ke Sons' website for contribution to Armed Forces Battle Casualty Welfare Fund at a function held at National War Memorial Complex in New Delhi on October 14.
Important facts
This fund is for the three services, which is used to provide immediate financial assistance to the families of the three forces personnel killed or grievously injured in military action.
Rajnath Singh said that security is paramount for any society and there is an important responsibility of all sections of the society towards the welfare of brave soldiers and their families.
He appealed to the countrymen to join this initiative and contribute for the welfare of the brave soldiers.
Popular actor Amitabh Bachchan is the goodwill ambassador of this initiative.
Any individual or any organisation can make a financial contribution to this fund through the website www.MAABHARATIKESAPOOT.MOD.GOV.IN.
4. India participated in the 6th East Asia Education Ministers' Summit in Hanoi, Vietnam
Tags: Summits International News
India participated at the 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting held on 14 October, 2022 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Important facts
Ms. Neeta Prasad, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Education addressed the gathering through virtually.
She informed about the key initiatives of National Education Policy 2020 and India’s collaborative efforts in education and research with partner countries.
Ms. Neeta Prasad said that the National Education Policy - 2020 is a holistic, flexible and multi-disciplinary vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for education.
She said that this policy is based on the fundamental pillars of equity, quality, affordability and accountability.
She informed that the National Education Policy-2020 focuses on internationalisation of education and building cooperation with other countries.
About East Asia Summit (EAS)
It was initiated in 2005 with the convening of the 1st East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
At the time of its establishment, 16 countries had participated in the East Asia Summit.
The United States and the Russian Federation attended the East Asia Summit in Bali, Indonesia on 19 November 2011.
It refers to the meeting of the Heads of State/Government of the countries participating in the EAS which is held annually.
It has identified six priority areas of cooperation which include environment and energy, education, finance, global health issues and pandemic diseases, natural disaster management and ASEAN connectivity.
5. CSIR-NAL in Bengaluru successfully conducts Drone-based magnetic survey
Tags: Science and Technology National News
The CSIR National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bengaluru successfully conducted the Drone based magnetic survey near Magnetic Hill and Puga Chumthang region of Leh-Ladakh on 14 October 2022.
Important facts
The survey was conducted last month in association with Hyderabad-based CSIR National Geophysical Research Institute.
NAL deployed its octa-copter drone which has a payload capacity of 20 kg at sea level.
NAL's OCTA-copter drone performed as designed at an altitude of more than 3600 metres, withstanding the harsh flight conditions of strong winds.
The magnetometer integrated with the drone received the magnetic data and is being analysed by scientists from the National Geophysical Research Institute.
The Director of NAL Dr.Abhay A Pashilkar said that the data will help to plan developmental activities in Ladakh region.
National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL)
It is a constituent of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), established in the year 1959.
It is the only government aerospace R&D laboratory in the country's civilian sector.
It is a highly-technology-oriented institute focusing on advanced subjects in aerospace.
6. PM Modi to chair the meeting of CSIR Society
Tags: Science and Technology National News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Society in New Delhi on 15 October 2022.
Important facts
The meeting will set goals for the next 25 years for CSIR which is a world class body in the field of science and research.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, 13 secretaries of central ministries and all secretaries of science-based ministries will also attend the meeting.
CMDs of four PSUs, NTPC, BHEL, GAIL and HAL, three industry leaders and 12 academicians and members of the scientific community will also participate in the meeting.
The Society meets annually to review CSIR activities and consider future programmes.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
It is the largest research and development organisation in India in the field of science and technology.
It has a dynamic network of 37 national laboratories, 39 outreach centres, 3 innovation complexes and 5 units.
It is ranked 37th out of 1587 government institutions around the world.
The Chairman (ex-officio) of CSIR is the Prime Minister and the Union Minister of Science and Technology is the Vice President (ex-officio).
It is funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Established - September 1942
Located - New Delhi
Director-General of CSIR - N Kalaiselvi
Union Science and Technology Minister - Jitendra Singh
7. NHIDCL signs MoU with IIT Patna for innovation in highways construction
Tags: National Economics/Business National News
National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, on 14 October signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna for innovative solutions collaboration in highway construction.
Important facts
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by IIT Patna Director TN Singh and Managing Director of NHIDCL Chanchal Kumar.
NHIDCL has signed agreements with several IITs and other institutions to promote innovation in highway construction.
It has signed MoUs with CSIR-CBRI, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur and NSDC during the year 2022-23.
Earlier, MoUs were signed with IIT Bombay and IIT Guwahati to share knowledge of innovative ideas and technologies in the field of Highway Engineering.
This will help NHIDCL to introduce innovative technologies and find practical solutions to the issues of highway construction in challenging hilly and border areas.
8. NHIDCL signs MoU with IIT Patna for innovation in highways construction
Tags: National Economics/Business National News
National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, on 14 October signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna for innovative solutions collaboration in highway construction.
Important facts
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by IIT Patna Director TN Singh and Managing Director of NHIDCL Chanchal Kumar.
NHIDCL has signed agreements with several IITs and other institutions to promote innovation in highway construction.
It has signed MoUs with CSIR-CBRI, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur and NSDC during the year 2022-23.
Earlier, MoUs were signed with IIT Bombay and IIT Guwahati to share knowledge of innovative ideas and technologies in the field of Highway Engineering.
This will help NHIDCL to introduce innovative technologies and find practical solutions to the issues of highway construction in challenging hilly and border areas.
9. First National Coal Conclave and Exhibition to be held in Delhi
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The Indian National Committee World Mining Congress, under the patronage of the Ministry of Coal, will organize the first National Coal Conclave and Exhibition during 16-17 October in New Delhi.
Important facts
The theme of the conclave is “Indian coal sector-sustainable mining towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.
The two-day event will provide a platform for policy makers, public and private sector mining companies.
Researchers, academicians and other stakeholders will prepare and interact with necessary road maps for the Indian coal sector to align with the national mission of 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat'.
Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Prahlad Joshi and Minister of State for Coal, Mines and Railways, Raosaheb Patil Danve will address the conclave.
Around 150 students from the mining engineering sector are expected to participate, apart from senior functionaries from the Ministries of Coal, Mines, Power, Steel, NITI Aayog, Disaster Management.
Focus area of the conclave
Self-sufficiency in power sector
Aatmnirbharata’ in steel making for coal
Technology and sustainability
10. First National Coal Conclave and Exhibition to be held in Delhi
Tags: National National News
The Indian National Committee World Mining Congress, under the patronage of the Ministry of Coal, will organize the first National Coal Conclave and Exhibition during 16-17 October in New Delhi.
Important facts
The theme of the conclave is “Indian coal sector-sustainable mining towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.
The two-day event will provide a platform for policy makers, public and private sector mining companies.
Researchers, academicians and other stakeholders will prepare and interact with necessary road maps for the Indian coal sector to align with the national mission of 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat'.
Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Prahlad Joshi and Minister of State for Coal, Mines and Railways, Raosaheb Patil Danve will address the conclave.
Around 150 students from the mining engineering sector are expected to participate, apart from senior functionaries from the Ministries of Coal, Mines, Power, Steel, NITI Aayog, Disaster Management.
Focus area of the conclave
Self-sufficiency in power sector
Aatmnirbharata’ in steel making for coal
Technology and sustainability
