What is the News? The Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers has launched the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Research Portal. What is NIPER Research Portal? NIPER Research Portal has been created with the aim to disseminate the information about all the NIPERs and their research activities, patents filed and Publication information… Continue reading Union Minister launches NIPER Research Portal
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Engage in debates in the House, not in ridiculing each other: SC
Contents1 What is the news?2 What was the issue about?3 What is the Supreme Court ruling on the suspension?4 What are the key highlights from the Supreme Court judgment on the suspension? What is the news? The Supreme Court has quashed the suspension of 12 opposition MLAs from the Maharashtra assembly for one year over… Continue reading Engage in debates in the House, not in ridiculing each other: SC
India-Israel agree to further enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the history of India-Israel Agriculture Cooperation?3 Agreement on Agriculture Cooperation4 INDO-ISRAEL Villages of Excellence5 Indo-Israeli Agriculture Project (IIAP) What is the news? Israeli Ambassador to India has called on the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. During the meeting, the two countries agreed to further enhance cooperation… Continue reading India-Israel agree to further enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector
Government Notifies Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II
What is the news? The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has notified the Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II for providing assistance to Common Technology Development and Services Infrastructure. What is the Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector? The scheme was notified by the… Continue reading Government Notifies Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II
Philippines to acquire BrahMos cruise missiles for $375 million
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are Brahmos Missiles?3 How would a Brahmos missile protect the Philippines from China?4 What is the significance of this deal for India? What is the news? India has signed a $375-million contract with the Philippines for the supply of 24-30 BrahMos cruise missiles. What are Brahmos Missiles? Click Here… Continue reading Philippines to acquire BrahMos cruise missiles for $375 million
Year End Review 2021: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
What is the news? The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Initiatives of MoHUA in 2021 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) Global Housing Technology Challenge – India (GHTC -India) LightHouse Projects and Technograhis Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHC) Scheme Smart Cities Mission (SCM) City Innovation Exchange (CiX)… Continue reading Year End Review 2021: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Mission: Will it boost handling, disposal of bye-product
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Fly Ash?3 What has the NGT done to overcome the underutilisation of Fly Ash?4 What is the issue with the constitution of the Fly Ash Management Mission? What is the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in its recent order has directed the constitution of a ‘Fly Ash… Continue reading Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Mission: Will it boost handling, disposal of bye-product
Explained: The America COMPETES Act, and how it could increase opportunities for Indians in the US
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the COMPETES Act, 2022?3 What are the key provisions of the COMPETES Act,2022?4 What is the significance of the COMPETES Act for India? What is the News? The United States has unveiled the ambitious America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act, 2022.… Continue reading Explained: The America COMPETES Act, and how it could increase opportunities for Indians in the US
Explained: Fed move and Indian markets
What is the News? The US Federal Reserve has announced that it would end its pandemic-era bond purchases and raise interest rates subsequently. Both these measures are aimed at taming inflation, currently at a four-decade high of around 7%. This is likely to impact emerging market economies such as India. How do US Fed actions… Continue reading Explained: Fed move and Indian markets
India-Central Asia Virtual Summit
What is the News? The Prime Minister has hosted the India-Central Asia Summit in virtual format. What is the India-Central Asia Summit? It is the first of its kind engagement between India and the Central Asian countries at the level of leaders. The summit was attended by the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan… Continue reading India-Central Asia Virtual Summit
