Daily News Digest:20 February 2021

MOBILE APP NAMED “SNAKEPEDIA” LAUNCHED

A group of scientists, doctors and photographers in Kerala have launched a mobile app named “Snakepedia”. The app will present all relevant information on snakes, to help the public as well as doctors in treating snake bites. The developers have identified 3,600 species of snakes worldwide. India hosts about 300 distinct species of this lot.

PM NARENDRA MODI ADDRESSED INDIA-AUSTRALIA CIRCULAR ECONOMY HACKATHON (I-ACE)

PM Narendra Modi addressed the India-Australia Circular Economy Hackathon (I-ACE). It was launched by the NITI Aayog Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in association with the commonwealth scientific and industrial research organisation (CSIRO) of Australia. It focuses on the identification and development of the innovative technology solutions provided by students, MSMEs and start-ups from both countries.

CENTRE LAUNCHED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS FOR 5 SURVEYS

Labour & Employment Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar launched software applications and release instruction manuals with a questionnaire for five All India Surveys being conducted by Labour Bureau in Chandigarh. The 5 All India Surveys are being conducted by the Labour Bureau in Chandigarh.

GOVERNMENT SWAMIH FUND IS BEGINNING TO DELIVER ON STALLED HOUSING PROJECTS

The SWAMIH Fund will deliver its first finished apartments in the year 2021. It was created to complete the stalled housing projects. SWAMIH Investment Fund has been formed to complete construction of stalled, RERA-registered affordable and mid-income category housing projects which are stuck due to paucity of funds.

3RD INDIA TOURISM MART ORGANIZED

On February 18, 2021, the 3rd India Tourism Mart was organised by the Federation of Associations in India Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) through video conferencing.