What is the News? India and the European Union are set to hold an initial round of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement(FTA) in June with the aim of concluding an FTA by late 2023 or early 2024. Note: EU is the third-largest trading partner for India after the US and China. India-EU Free Trade… Continue reading India and EU comprehensive free trade deal to be finalized by 2024
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New smart machine for making welding operations faster, energy-efficient and eco-friendly
What is the News? Researchers have developed a smart Internet of Things(IoT) integrated machine called “Magnetically Impelled Arc Butt Welding Equipment”. What is Magnetically Impelled Arc Butt(MAIB) Welding Equipment? It is an Internet of Things(IoT) integrated machine developed for welding ferrous tubes faster than conventional fusion welding or solid-state processes. This machine has several benefits… Continue reading New smart machine for making welding operations faster, energy-efficient and eco-friendly
RBI asks SEBI to act against agencies for loan rating gaps
What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) wants the Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) to widen its role and take action against rating agencies that are found deficient in rating loans. What does SEBI regulate currently? Currently, It is observed that the SEBI’s enforcement and punitive actions against rating agencies have lapses… Continue reading RBI asks SEBI to act against agencies for loan rating gaps
Heatwaves linked to man made Climate Change
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Heatwave?3 How is Climate Change impacting Heatwaves and other conditions?4 What should India do to fight against the impact of Climate Change? What is the News? According to Scientists, India’s long spell of Heatwaves is significantly due to human-induced climate change. What is Heatwave? According to the Indian… Continue reading Heatwaves linked to man made Climate Change
Qualcomm and MeitY’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) partner to support Indian semiconductor startups
What is the News? Qualcomm India has announced the launch of the Qualcomm Semiconductor Mentorship Program(‘QSMP’) 2022. What is the Qualcomm Semiconductor Mentorship Program(QSMP) 2022? Launched by: Qualcomm India in collaboration with C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing). Aim: To support selected semiconductor startups by providing them mentorship, technical training and industry outreach. Under… Continue reading Qualcomm and MeitY’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) partner to support Indian semiconductor startups
Atal New India Challenge 2.0 (ANIC 2.0) Launch
What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission has launched the phase 1 of the 2nd edition of the Atal New India Challenge (ANIC 2.0) What is Atal New India Challenge? Atal New India Challenge is a flagship program of Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog. Aim: To seek, select, support and nurture technology-based innovations that solve… Continue reading Atal New India Challenge 2.0 (ANIC 2.0) Launch
Ministry of Tribal Affairs organizes workshop in Jharkhand on ADIGRAMS
What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has organized a workshop across the Jharkhand state on ADIGRAMS (Adivasi Grants Management System) Portal. What is ADIGRAMS (Adivasi Grants Management System) Portal? Launched by: Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MoTA). Aim: To provide a central database for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the State Tribal Development/… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal Affairs organizes workshop in Jharkhand on ADIGRAMS
Union Minister to launch ‘Azadi se Antyodaya Tak’ 90-day inter-ministerial campaign tomorrow under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
What is the News? The Union Minister of Rural Development has launched the Azadi Se Antyodaya Tak campaign. What is Azadi Se Antyodaya Tak? Azadi Se Antyodaya Tak is a 90-day inter-ministerial campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Aim: To take up 17 select schemes of Nine Ministries in 75 selected districts across the country.… Continue reading Union Minister to launch ‘Azadi se Antyodaya Tak’ 90-day inter-ministerial campaign tomorrow under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Xi’s Global Security initiative to counter Quad Grouping
What is the News? The Chinese President has proposed for the first time a Global Security Initiative at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2022. What is the Global Security Initiative? Proposed by: Chinese President Purpose: It is China’s initiative to make up for the global security deficit and guard world peace and tranquillity.… Continue reading Xi’s Global Security initiative to counter Quad Grouping
Union Minister launches MSME Sustainable(ZED) Certification Scheme
What is the News? The Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has launched the MSME Sustainable(ZED) Certification Scheme. What is the MSME Sustainable(ZED) Certification Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of MSME. Aim: To create awareness amongst MSMEs about Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices and motivate and incentivise them for ZED Certification while also… Continue reading Union Minister launches MSME Sustainable(ZED) Certification Scheme
