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Grand ICT Challenge under Jal Jeevan Mission

News: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology(MeitY) in partnership with National Jal Jeevan Mission(NJJM) has developed a ‘Smart water supply measurement and monitoring system’ via an ICT Grand Challenge. Facts: Aim: To conduct an ICT Grand Challenge which will bring innovative, modular and cost effective solutions to develop a “Smart water supply measurement and monitoring… Continue reading Grand ICT Challenge under Jal Jeevan Mission

Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) Policy in Defence Sector

News: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued the revised Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy in Defence Sector. Facts: Present Position:        Sector/Activity     % of Equity/ FDI Cap       Entry Route Defence Industry subject to Industrial license under the Industries(Development &… Continue reading Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) Policy in Defence Sector

India has Air Bubble Agreements with 10 Countries

News: India has entered into Air Bubble agreements with 10 countries viz. USA, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Maldives, UAE, Qatar, Afghanistan and Bahrain. Facts: Air Bubble:These are temporary agreements between two countries aimed at restarting commercial passenger services when regular international flights are suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are reciprocal in… Continue reading India has Air Bubble Agreements with 10 Countries

IBSA grouping issue joint statement calling for UNSC reforms

News: External Affairs Minister of India has chaired the India-Brazil-South Africa(IBSA) Foreign Ministers meet.  Facts: The countries called for accelerated and comprehensive reforms of the United Nations Security Council(UNSC). They also agreed to extend their support to African Union in accordance with the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration. Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte declaration: It was… Continue reading IBSA grouping issue joint statement calling for UNSC reforms

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