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India slips 26 places to 105 in global economic freedom index

News: The Global Economic Freedom Index 2020 has been released as a part of the Economic Freedom of the World: 2020 report by the Fraser Institute in Canada.In India, the report was co-published by Delhi-based Centre for Civil Society. Facts: About the report: The report measures the ‘economic freedom’ or the ability of individuals to… Continue reading India slips 26 places to 105 in global economic freedom index

Union Minister launches Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF 2.0) and Streets for People Challenge

News: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs(I/C) has launched Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework(CSCAF) 2.0 along with the ‘Streets for People Challenge’. Facts: Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework(CSCAF):  CSCAF: It is an assessment framework launched in 2019 by the Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs(I/C) on climate relevant parameters. Objective: To provide a clear… Continue reading Union Minister launches Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF 2.0) and Streets for People Challenge

Declaration of Results of Ranking of States: 2019 on support to Startup Ecosystems

News: The Results of the second edition of “States Startup Ranking 2019” has been released by the Minister of Commerce & Industry. Facts: States Startup Ranking 2019: The exercise was conducted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT). Objective: To foster competitiveness and propel States and Union Territories to work proactively towards… Continue reading Declaration of Results of Ranking of States: 2019 on support to Startup Ecosystems

125th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Shri Viswanatha Satyanarayana

News: The Vice President has inaugurated the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Sri Viswanatha Satyanarayana. Facts: Viswanatha Satyanarayana(1895-1976): He was a 20th century Telugu writer.He was the first writer to impart a true Teluguness to the Ramayana.His works included poetry, novels, dramatic play, short stories and speeches, covering a wide range of subjects. Significance: Through… Continue reading 125th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Shri Viswanatha Satyanarayana

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