Author: Athira Sethu

The Indian Railways is on a Green Mission. It commissioned 142 MW of solar plants and 103 MW of wind power plants until October 31, 2022. It started using Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU) trains and mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) trains .Railways further adopted head-on-generation trains. They reduce noise, air pollution and diesel consumption. Green certification of Industrial units, stations and other railway establishments are other measures. Railways also did the environmental system certification of some railway stations. It also installed waste-to-energy plants. The goal is to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030.

Truecaller introduces an in-app digital government directory in India. Users can access the contacts of thousands of verified government officials and departments. One can look for helplines, law enforcement agencies, embassies, educational institutes, hospitals etc.Contacts in about 23 states, including union territories, will be available. Truecaller will source the information from official government sources. A blue tick with green background indicates the number is verified. Truecaller says it’s an effort to protect users from scams, fraud, and spam. It will also strengthen people’s trust in digital communication.

“We are moving toward adopting one of the government’s already-available databases as the entry point; most likely, that will be the PAN number. As a result, the PAN database already contains a lot of the fundamental information about the company, its directors, addresses, and other common information “Goyal made a statement. There are already around 13 business IDs that can apply for government permissions using the EPFO number, ESIC number, GSTN, TIN, TAN, and PAN. Goyal stated that his ministry has already contacted the department of revenue on the issue and that the PAN number will aid in automatically populating…

Students in the Technology and Management (ITM) programme at Gorakhpur University of Uttar Pradesh have developed a unique firing helmet for the military and security forces that is based on artificial intelligence (AI). The AI-based firing helmet may broadcast photographs and videos as well as GPS tracking data to the base or control centre. The helmet, according to one of the students working on the project, will also aid in tracking any soldiers who may have lost communication. The AI Based Automatic Firing Helmet smart helmet model was created by Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) and Bachelor of Technology students…

To increase exports, attract investments, and make local manufacturing competitive on a global scale, the government is trying to provide toys that comply with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) production-linked incentive benefits worth Rs 3,500 crore, an official said. According to the official, the government’s actions, including the issuance of quality control orders and a rise in customs taxes from 20% to 60%, have reduced the amount of subpar imports and encouraged domestic production in the nation. The idea is to provide incentives for the entire product rather than individual components because the toy sector still needs to import some…

Melinda Gates, a philanthropist, praised India for supporting gender equality and said, “India continues to show the world what investing in women can do and the advantages of investing in women.” In addition, the co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation stated that India has been constructing a more gender-equal nation by using digital bank accounts to send money to over 20 crore women throughout the pandemic. Melinda Gates further explained at the “Women Leading Change in Health and Science in India” conference in Delhi that “the government used digital bank accounts to transfer money to them in order…

The “National Single Window System,” India’s significant stride toward digitising trade, will turn “Red Tape” into “Red Carpet,” Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said. The online tool, which Mr. Goyal launched in September, aids dealers and investors in locating and requesting permissions. Guidance is provided for 31 states and 32 Central Departments in the “Know Your Approvals” section. The platform, according to the government, is intended to guarantee ecosystem responsiveness, transparency, and accountability. All information will be accessible on a single dashboard. The single window system will simplify compliance, speed up project gestation, and simplify beginning and running a business. The…

For the first time in its 72-year history, the Supreme Court is conducting a “hackathon” event, sending a clear message that it is looking to the general public and the country’s youth to contribute innovations to improve the efficiency of the justice delivery system. According to Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, the occasion would allow for “collaborative thinking.” The aim is to “bring in evolution by including a new approach for updating the ecosystem by generating out-of-the-box, open, inventive ideas,” according to a statement from the Supreme Court. The incident focuses attention on the court’s efforts to identify a unique and…

While almost all human jobs around the world are being taken over by robots, the star is now a robot that excels in body massaging as well. Robosculptor is an aesthetic robotic body solution powered by artificial intelligence. The parts of this massaging robot are control screen, treatment couch, high-speed 3D scanner and robotic drive. A high-speed 3D camera scans the body in 10 seconds. Massaging is done by analysing the human body. The Robosculptor platform is suitable for many non-invasive body treatments. This robot is suitable for medical massage, laser hair removal, sports therapy, anti-cellulite treatment and skin firming.

In India, the global coffee chain Starbucks is celebrating its 10th year. As part of it, the brand has Indianised its menu by offering an array of Picco-size beverages such as Cardamom Chai, Masala Chai, and Filter Coffee at its outlets in Bengaluru, Bhopal, Indore, and Gurugram. What is the reason behind this change? According to Sushant Dash, CEO, Tata Starbucks, the Picco size, which is 6 oz, is specific to the Indian market. It is because Indians mostly don’t consume huge quantities of liquid. The stomach share of Indians is much lower than that of their western counterparts. Also, Indians are familiar with items such as Masala Chai or Filter coffee.…