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Atal Innovation Mission Launches Atma Nirbhar Bharat ARISE-ANIC Initiative

News: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has launched the Atma Nirbhar Bharat ARISE-Atal New India Challenges. Facts: Aim: To promote applied research and innovation in Indian MSMEs and startups. Ministries Involved: The programme will be driven by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), four ministries—Ministry of Defence; Ministry of Food Processing Industries; Ministry of Health… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission Launches Atma Nirbhar Bharat ARISE-ANIC Initiative

Overall FDI rises 10% in FY20, but money coming in from Cayman Islands jumps 305%

News: Reserve Bank of India has released the data on the Foreign direct investment(FDI) into India. Facts: Singapore and Mauritius remained the major source countries accounting for about 50% of total FDI flows in 2019-20. They were followed by the Netherlands, the Cayman Islands, US and Japan. The FDI from Cayman Islands has jumped 305%… Continue reading Overall FDI rises 10% in FY20, but money coming in from Cayman Islands jumps 305%

India’s child mortality rate declined between 1990 and 2019: UN

News: “The Levels and Trends in Child Mortality: Report 2020” has been released by UNICEF, WHO, Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the World Bank Group. Facts: Key Takeaways: Globally: The number of global under-five deaths has dropped to its lowest point on record in 2019 – down… Continue reading India’s child mortality rate declined between 1990 and 2019: UN

Indo-Pacific trilateral dialogue held

News: The first Indo-Pacific trilateral dialogue was held between India, Australia and France. Facts: Objective: To build strong bilateral ties that the three countries share with each other and synergise their respective strengths to ensure a peaceful, secure, prosperous and rules-based Indo-Pacific Region. Who attended it? The dialogue was co-chaired by Indian foreign secretary, secretary-general… Continue reading Indo-Pacific trilateral dialogue held

Union Minister declares EASE 2.0 Index Results

News: Union Finance Minister has felicitated the best performing banks on EASE Banking Reforms Index. Facts: EASE Banking Reforms Index: EASE stands for ‘Enhanced Access and Service Excellence’.It was launched in 2018 with the aim to institutionalize clean and smart banking. EASE 2.0 further progresses the reforms built in EASE 1.0 by making the reforms… Continue reading Union Minister declares EASE 2.0 Index Results

Ministry of Education will be organising Shikshak Parv initiative

News: The Ministry of Education will be organising a two-day conclave on School Education in the 21st Century under Shikshak Parv Initiative. Facts: Shiksha Parv Initiative: It is being celebrated from 8th September- 25th September, 2020 to felicitate the teachers and to take New Education Policy 2020 forward. Under this, the Ministry will be organizing… Continue reading Ministry of Education will be organising Shikshak Parv initiative

Rogan art’s connect during COVID-19

News: The centuries old tradition of Rogan art is facing an unprecedented challenge due to pandemic. Facts: Rogan Art: The word Rogan means “Oil” in Persian.It is an art of cloth printing practiced in the Kutch District of Gujarat. Origin: The art was started by the Khatris, a Muslim community who came to India from… Continue reading Rogan art’s connect during COVID-19

Ministry of Tourism organises a webinar titled “Punjab- A historic perspective”

News: Ministry of Tourism organises a webinar titled “Punjab- A historic perspective” under Dekho Apna Desh Webinar Series. Facts: Punjab: It is called ‘the land of Five Waters’ referring to the rivers Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas. Who controlled it? Much of the frontier was occupied by Maharaja Ranjit Singh also known as Sher-e-Punjab… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism organises a webinar titled “Punjab- A historic perspective”

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