What is the news? Department of Posts (DoP) has been the backbone of the country’s communication.It has taken several steps in the year 2021 to strengthen the postal system of India. Several of those steps are: Supply Chain and e-Commerce Nanyatha: It is an app-based monitoring system that contains data pertaining to the location of… Continue reading YEAR END REVIEW-2021: DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
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Year End Review – 2021 for Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
What is the news? The Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has taken several steps in the year 2021. Several of these steps are: Production Linked Incentive Scheme: PLI schemes for 14 key sectors of manufacturing has been launched. These 14 sectors are: (i) Automobiles and Auto Components,… Continue reading Year End Review – 2021 for Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
New education policy follows Mahatma Gandhi’s “Nai Talim” in terms of mother tongue: Vice President
What is the news? The Vice President of India recently said that the New Education Policy follows the ‘Nai Talim’ of Mahatma Gandhi by giving importance to the mother tongue as the medium of instruction at school level. He was speaking at the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University. What is Nai… Continue reading New education policy follows Mahatma Gandhi’s “Nai Talim” in terms of mother tongue: Vice President
ISRO gearing up for multiple space missions in 2022
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for a number of missions in 2022. What are the missions that will be launched by ISRO in upcoming years? First unmanned mission of Gaganyaan: It is expected to be launched before the 75th anniversary of India’s independence (August 15, 2022). Disha: It… Continue reading ISRO gearing up for multiple space missions in 2022
PM pays tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on birth anniversary
What is the news? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary. Who was Rani Velu Nachiyar? Rani Velu Nachiyar is the 18th century queen from Sivagangai district in Tamil Nadu, who fought against British rule to recapture her kingdom. She was known as the first queen to fight… Continue reading PM pays tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on birth anniversary
Union Education Minister Launches NEAT 3.0 And AICTE Prescribed Technical Books
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is NEAT?3 What is NEAT 3.0?4 Why did the AICTE prescribe technical books in regional languages? What is the News? The Union Education Minister has launched National Educational Alliance for Technology(NEAT 3.0) and AICTE-prescribed technical books in regional languages. What is NEAT? The National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT)… Continue reading Union Education Minister Launches NEAT 3.0 And AICTE Prescribed Technical Books
Year End Review -2021- Ministry of Civil Aviation
What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has taken several steps in the Civil Aviation Sector. Several of these steps are: Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) Krishi UDAN Scheme Drone Rules,2021 Digital Sky Platform(DSP): It has been launched to regulate the entire gamut of activities pertaining to drone… Continue reading Year End Review -2021- Ministry of Civil Aviation
AT1 Bonds: Did RBI Change its mind on YES Banks AT1 Bonds?
What is the News? In March 2020, news emerged that the Reserve Bank of India’s(RBI) reconstruction plan for Yes Bank would involve the write-off of Rs 9,000 crore worth of AT-1 bonds. This decision is being contested in courts by the bondholders and mutual funds that have taken the AT-1 bonds. Read more: Green bonds… Continue reading AT1 Bonds: Did RBI Change its mind on YES Banks AT1 Bonds?
Space issues: China and Musk’s row in space
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why did China approach the UN?3 How does the UN help with space issues?4 Can such space incidents happen again? What is the News? Recently, China has said that its astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station had to take evasive measures to avoid a potential collision with two of SpaceX’s… Continue reading Space issues: China and Musk’s row in space
Bioenergy crops create cooling effect on cultivated areas: Study
What is the news? According to a study, converting annual crops to perennial bioenergy crops can induce a cooling effect on the areas where they are cultivated. The study was undertaken to look at the biophysical climate effects of bioenergy crops to fully assess their role in climate mitigation. What are Bioenergy Crops? Bioenergy is… Continue reading Bioenergy crops create cooling effect on cultivated areas: Study
