The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decided to allow card payment providers to offer tokenization services.
This will ensure the safety of digital transactions and reduce chances of fraud.
Tokenisation is expected to increase digital transactions in India.
Tokenisation involves a process in which a unique token masks sensitive card details like card and CVV number.
The token is used to perform card transactions in contactless mode at Point Of Sale (POS) terminals, Quick Response (QR) code payments, etc.
Tokenisation is the foundational aspect of taking payment security and safety to the next level by devaluing data and replacing payment credentials with tokens.
The way the token will work is like this — the debit or credit card holder will create a code for a particular amount, say Rs. 500, through an app in the form of a number.
That number will have the amount that can be spent, the merchant type where it can be spent as well as time within which the transaction needs to be completed.
Then the number can be shared with the merchant who will enter it in the mobile, to get the payment for the items sold.
ELISA Kits
Recombinant Enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay (ELISA) kits are for Glanders and Equine Infectious Anaemia.
It was developed by ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines.
Both these diseases are notifiable diseases in India and require special diagnosis for control and eradication in the country.
Glanders is a fatal infectious and notifiable disease of equines like horses, donkeys and mules.
It is caused by a bacterium known as Burkholderia mallei and has zoonotic potential.
Equine infectious anaemia (EIA) is a chronic, debilitating and persistent infectious disease of equines caused by a retrovirus.
First Swadesh Darshan project in Meghalaya
Development of North East Circuit: Umiam (Lake View) - U Lum Sohpetbneng- Mawdiangdiang - Orchid Lake Resort was recently inaugurated.
It is implemented under Swadesh Darshan Scheme (SDS).
SDS is one of the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Tourism for development of thematic circuits in the country in a planned and prioritized manner.
Lake Umiam is a part of a dam, constructed as a first Hydel Power Project in this North-East Indian State.
U Lum Sohpetbneng is a legendary mountain peak which symbolizes the deep rooted spiritual belief of the Hynniewtrep – the seven huts people.
The Seven Huts people are predominating in the West Khasi Hills, East Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi and Jiantia Hills districts of East Meghalaya.
Know India Program (KIP)
The KIP is a 25-day orientation program organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with the states of India.
It is an initiative of the Government of India with an aim to engage the students and young professionals of Indian Diaspora.
The participants are in the age group of 18 to 30.
The program aims to connect them with their motherland.
The main objective is to motivate and inspire young minds and to give them an exposure to various aspects of India’s art, heritage and culture.
It also aims to promote awareness about different facets of life in the country and the progress made by India in various fields.
KIP provide a unique forum for students & young professionals of Indian origin to visit India, share their views, expectations & experiences and to develop closer bonds with the contemporary India.
Web-Wonder Women
The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, has launched an online campaign, ‘#www : Web- WonderWomen’.
The Campaign aims to discover and celebrate the exceptional achievements of women, who have been driving positive agenda of social change via social media.
The Campaign invites Entries via Nominations from across the world.
The shortlisted entries will be open for public voting on Twitter and the finalists will be selected by a specialized panel of judges.
