What is the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) will be organising its first global hackathon titled “HARBINGER 2021–Innovation for Transformation”. What is the purpose of the HARBINGER 2021 Hackathon? HARBINGER 2021 aims to invite participants that can identify and develop solutions which can make: digital payments accessible to the under-served enhance the ease of payments… Continue reading RBI to hold its first-ever hackathon, HARBINGER 2021, on payments system
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New online certification system puts exporters in a fix
What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce had launched an online portal to issue Certificate of Origin(CoO) to the exporters from November 1,2021. The portal was launched to facilitate exporters through a secure, electronic, paperless CoO issuance process. However, exporters are facing challenges in registering on to the portal as it requires high-quality digital… Continue reading New online certification system puts exporters in a fix
Cabinet okays declaration of Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary on Nov 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
Contents1 What is the News? 2 What is Janjatiya Gaurav Divas?3 Why was November 15 chosen for Janjatiya Gaurav Divas?4 Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum What is the News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the declaration of 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. What is Janjatiya Gaurav Divas? Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is… Continue reading Cabinet okays declaration of Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary on Nov 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
Union Cabinet brings back MPLAD Scheme
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the MPLADS Scheme?3 What had happened with the MPLADS Scheme during Covid-19?4 How will the funds be released for the MPLADS Scheme from now on? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the restoration and continuation of the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)… Continue reading Union Cabinet brings back MPLAD Scheme
India to work towards zero-emission cars by 2040
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Glasgow Declaration on Zero Emission Cars and Vans?3 What is the significance of this declaration?4 India’s Target to Transition to Electric Vehicles What is the News? India has joined over 30 other countries in signing the Glasgow Declaration on Zero Emission Cars and Vans. What is the… Continue reading India to work towards zero-emission cars by 2040
India, U.S. monitoring defence trade projects
What is the News? India and the United States held the 11th Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) group meeting. What is the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI)? The DTTI mechanism was launched in 2012. Purpose: To bring sustained leadership focus to the bilateral defence trade relationship and create opportunities for co-production and co-development… Continue reading India, U.S. monitoring defence trade projects
Allow unimpeded aid into Afghanistan, say NSAs in Delhi Declaration
What is the News? India has hosted the ‘Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan’ to address the security concerns arising due to new developments in Afghanistan. The dialogue was chaired by India’s National Security Advisor(NSA) and was attended by the NSA of 7 countries including Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. During the… Continue reading Allow unimpeded aid into Afghanistan, say NSAs in Delhi Declaration
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Releases Training Modules of Central Sector Scheme
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the training module of the Central Sector Scheme?3 What is the Rehabilitation Council of India(RCI)?3.1 Functions of RCI What is the News? The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has released the Training Modules of the Central Sector Scheme. What is the training module of the Central… Continue reading Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Releases Training Modules of Central Sector Scheme
New Climate Pledges barely affect global warming: UN
What is the News? The United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) has released an update to their Emissions Gap Report 2021. What are the key findings of the report? Several Countries have announced new Nationally Determined Contributions(NDCs) or emissions pledges during the COP26 climate summit. For example, India has announced a target to be carbon-neutral by 2070.… Continue reading New Climate Pledges barely affect global warming: UN
DST selects 2020 Swarna Jayanti Fellows
What is the News? The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has selected 17 scientists for the Swarna Jayanti fellowship. What is the Swarna Jayanti fellowship? Swarna Jayanti Fellowships scheme was instituted by the Government of India to commemorate India’s fiftieth year of Independence (1997). Under the scheme, a selected number of young scientists are… Continue reading DST selects 2020 Swarna Jayanti Fellows
