Context: the national Automotive Mission Plan significance and challenges Automotive Mission Plan (AMP) 2016-26: AMP is a collective vision of government and the Indian automotive industry on where vehicles, Auto-Components, and Tractor industries should reach over the next ten years in terms of size, contributions to India’s development AMP 2026 also seeks to define the… Continue reading 7 PM | Automotive slump & industrial policy | 1st August, 2019
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7 PM | Fighting forces that shackle Dalit business | 1st August, 2019
Context: Dalit entrepreneur’s opportunities and challenges Industrialization and entrepreneurship development have broken the social immobility. The villages, nowadays, are no longer isolated from the rest of the country. Social mobility has increased and the people are migrating to long distance from their homes in search of jobs. The entrepreneurship is helping not only a particular… Continue reading 7 PM | Fighting forces that shackle Dalit business | 1st August, 2019
Goa planning to reserve 80% jobs in factories for locals
The Goa state government is planning to reserve 80% jobs in industrial units receiving State government subsidies for people of Goan origin. Recently, the Andhra Pradesh state government passed the AP Employment of Local Candidates in Industries and Factories Bill, 2019 making Andhra Pradesh the first state in India to reserve jobs for locals. The… Continue reading Goa planning to reserve 80% jobs in factories for locals
Motor Vehicles bill won’t usurp rights of states: Gadkari
The Rajya Sabha has cleared the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill seeks to amend the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 It seeks to improve road safety through multifold increase in penalities for traffic violations. It also aims to streamline the licensing and road permit process. The Bill proposes a National Transportation Policy for ushering… Continue reading Motor Vehicles bill won’t usurp rights of states: Gadkari
PM chairs 30th PRAGATI meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chaired his 30th PRAGATI meeting. Launched in 2015, PRAGATI stands for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. It is an ICT based multi-purpose and multi-modal platform. It bundles three latest technologies: Digital data management, video-conferencing and geo-spatial technology. It is aimed at addressing common man’s grievances, and simultaneously monitor and review… Continue reading PM chairs 30th PRAGATI meeting
What the Bill to curb Ponzi schemes says
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019. It seeks to tackle the problem of illicit deposit taking activities in India and protect the interests of depositors. According to the bill, a scheme is unregulated if it is not registered with the regulators listed in the Bill. There are several… Continue reading What the Bill to curb Ponzi schemes says
Thailand in talks with India to buy Brahmos cruise missiles
According to media reports, Thailand is in talks with India over purchasing BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. If the sale materialises, it will be the first export of the BrahMos missile by India. BrahMos missile is a 2.5 ton supersonic air to surface cruise missile with ranges of close to 300 km. BrahMos is a joint… Continue reading Thailand in talks with India to buy Brahmos cruise missiles
Indonesian Villagers resist relocation plan from Komodo
Villagers on the island of Flores, which is the gateway to Komodo National Park are resisting an Indonesian government plan to relocate them as part of efforts to conserve Komodo dragons. Recently, Indonesian authorities said the island of Komodo would be closed in 2020 to allow for the recovery of the reptiles and the Komodo… Continue reading Indonesian Villagers resist relocation plan from Komodo
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launches Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC) Program
The Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel has launched the Atal Community Innovation Centre(ACIC) program.This program is a new initiative under Atal Innovation Mission(AIM). The new initiative will aim to encourage the spirit of innovation in the country’s specific areas that lack the required infrastructure and facilitating innovation ecosystem. The purpose of… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launches Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC) Program
Cabinet approves ISRO Technical Liaison Unit at Moscow
The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO)’s Technical Liaison Unit(ITLU) in Moscow, Russia. The establishment of this unit will help ISRO to collaborate with Space agencies/industries in Russia and neighbouring countries for mutually synergistic outcomes. Further,this unit will also help in ISRO’s Gaganyaan programme which requires development of some… Continue reading Cabinet approves ISRO Technical Liaison Unit at Moscow
