Source: The post is based on the article “Union Agriculture Minister inaugurates the setting up of Agriculture Investment Portal” published in PIB on 5th December 2022 What is the News? The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has inaugurated the Agriculture Investment Portal (Krishi Nivesh Portal). What is an Agriculture Investment Portal? Launched by:… Continue reading Union Agriculture Minister inaugurates the setting up of “Agriculture Investment Portal”
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India restores e-visas for Britons under five categories
Source: The post is based on the article “India restores e-visas for Britons under five categories” published in The Hindu on 6th December 2022. What is the News? India has restored e-visas for Britians wanting to visit India. What is e-visa? The Government of India had launched the e-visa in 2014. It enables the prospective… Continue reading India restores e-visas for Britons under five categories
India, Germany ink migration agreement; Jaishankar defends Russian oil purchase
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Germany ink migration agreement; Jaishankar defends Russian oil purchase” published in The Hindu on 6th December 2022 What is the News? India and Germany have signed a mobility partnership pact and held comprehensive discussions on key global challenges including the Ukraine conflict, situation in Afghanistan. What… Continue reading India, Germany ink migration agreement; Jaishankar defends Russian oil purchase
Sri Lanka turns to India for help to boost dairy production
Source: The post is based on the article “Sri Lanka turns to India for help to boost dairy production” published in Indian Express on 6th December 2022 What is the News? Sri Lanka has sought technical assistance from India’s National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and market leader Amul to boost dairy production. Why has Sri… Continue reading Sri Lanka turns to India for help to boost dairy production
Explained | Why are fisherfolk protesting the Vizhinjam port project?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Why are fisherfolk protesting the Vizhinjam port project?” published in The Hindu on 6th December 2022 What is the News? Vizhinjam in Kerala has been on the boil with protesters mainly fisherfolk and their families demanding the halting of under-construction Vizhinjam port. What is Vizhinjam… Continue reading Explained | Why are fisherfolk protesting the Vizhinjam port project?
Ministry of Culture organizes International conference on the contributions of “J C Bose: A Satyagrahi Scientist”
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture organizes International conference on the contributions of J C Bose: A Satyagrahi Scientist” published in PIB on 5th December 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has organized an international conference on the contributions of J C Bose: A Satyagrahi Scientist” on… Continue reading Ministry of Culture organizes International conference on the contributions of “J C Bose: A Satyagrahi Scientist”
Pension bill exceeded salary & wages spending for Centre, 3 states: CAG data
Source: The post is based on the article “Pension bill exceeded salary & wages spending for Centre, 3 states: CAG data” published in Indian Express on 6th December 2022. What is the News? According to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India(CAG) report titled ‘Union and State Finances at A Glance’ for 2019-20, expenditure on… Continue reading Pension bill exceeded salary & wages spending for Centre, 3 states: CAG data
First Loss Default Guarantee(FLDG) system: Digital lending – No clarity, awaiting RBI response, say bank & fintechs
Source: The post is based on the article “Digital lending: No clarity, awaiting RBI response, say bank & fintechs” published in Indian Express on 5th December 2022 What is the News? Two months after the Reserve Bank issued guidelines on digital lending, banks, non-banking financial companies and fintech players are still awaiting clarity on many… Continue reading First Loss Default Guarantee(FLDG) system: Digital lending – No clarity, awaiting RBI response, say bank & fintechs
State of Finance for Nature report: Double financing for natural ecosystems by 2025 to deal with climate, biodiversity crises: UN report
Source: The post is based on the article “Double financing for natural ecosystems by 2025 to deal with climate, biodiversity crisis: UN report” published in Down To Earth on 4th December 2022 What is the News? The second edition of the State of Finance for Nature report has been released. What is the State of… Continue reading State of Finance for Nature report: Double financing for natural ecosystems by 2025 to deal with climate, biodiversity crises: UN report
Just Energy Transition Partnership(JETP): India-G7 JETP stuck over coal, Centre’s insistence on own transition plan
Source: The post is based on the article “India-G7 JETP stuck over coal, Centre’s insistence on own transition plan” published in Business Standard on 5th December 2022 What is the News? Global efforts to bring India on board the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) with G7 nations have failed to move forward. What is the… Continue reading Just Energy Transition Partnership(JETP): India-G7 JETP stuck over coal, Centre’s insistence on own transition plan
