What is the News? Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt have reached Jakarta, Indonesia to participate in Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’. What is Exercise Samudra Shakti? Exercise Samudra Shakti is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and Indonesia. Aim: To strengthen the bilateral relationship, enhance mutual understanding and interoperability in maritime operations between the two navies. … Continue reading INDIAN NAVY AND INDONESIAN NAVY PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE ‘SAMUDRA SHAKTI’
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Is India nearing 100% school enrolment? Yes & No
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key analyses from the report?3 Enrollment in Primary Education4 The target of 100% enrolment ratio4.1 Reduction in Schools What is the News? The Ministry of Education has recently released the United Information System for Education Plus(UDISE+) 2019-20 report for School Education in India. Click Here to Read… Continue reading Is India nearing 100% school enrolment? Yes & No
Pandemic study reveals lack of trained health personnel
What is the News? The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) have released a report titled ‘Health Workforce in India-Why, Where and How to Invest’. What are the Key Findings of the Report? Nurse to Doctor Ratio: The nurse to doctor ratio in India is estimated to be 1.7:1. This… Continue reading Pandemic study reveals lack of trained health personnel
Power Finance Corp set to be India’s 11th Maharatna CPSE
What is the News? Power Finance Corp. Ltd(PFC) is set to become the 11th Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) with an inter-ministerial committee clearing the status. What is Maharatna Status? Maharatna Status was introduced for Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs) in 2010 in order to empower mega CPSEs to expand their operations and emerge as… Continue reading Power Finance Corp set to be India’s 11th Maharatna CPSE
India will resume exports of covid-19 vax from Oct to meet its commitments
What is the News? India will resume the export of COVID-19 vaccines under its ‘Vaccine Maitri’ programme to fulfil the commitment towards COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access). What is the Vaccine Maitri Programme? Vaccine Maitri Initiative was launched by the Government of India in January 2021. Purpose: It is a humanitarian initiative undertaken by India… Continue reading India will resume exports of covid-19 vax from Oct to meet its commitments
Minister of Railways launches Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
What is the News? The Minister of Railways has launched Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana. What is Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana? Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana is a skill development programme launched under the aegis of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY). Aim: To provide training skills to the youth in various trades, with a special focus on… Continue reading Minister of Railways launches Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
India scores 46th rank in the Global Innovation Index 2021
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Global Innovation Index?3 What are the key findings of the Global Innovation Index 2021?3.1 Key findings related to India3.2 Other Key findings What is the News? The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2021 has been released. What is the Global Innovation Index? The Global Innovation Index is published… Continue reading India scores 46th rank in the Global Innovation Index 2021
Govt eyes 14GWh battery storage system in Kutch
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Khavda Renewable Energy Park3 What are Large Battery Storage systems used for?4 India’s Renewable Energy Capacity and the need of Battery Storage systems What is the News? India has planned to set up around 14 gigawatt-hour (GWh) grid-scale battery storage systems at the Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat.… Continue reading Govt eyes 14GWh battery storage system in Kutch
Ministry of Law and Justice launches Pan-India Special Campaign for Justice Delivery at doorstep
What is the News? The Ministry of Law and Justice in association with the National Legal Service Authority (NALSA) has launched the “Ek Pahal” Campaign. What is Ek Pahal Campaign? Ek Pahal Campaign aims to mainstream legal aid and to actualize the aspiration of access to justice for every citizen. Under the campaign, people will… Continue reading Ministry of Law and Justice launches Pan-India Special Campaign for Justice Delivery at doorstep
15TH EDITION OF INDO – NEPAL JOINT EXERCISE SURYA KIRAN
What is the News? The 15th Edition of Indo – Nepal Joint Military Training, Exercise Surya Kiran between Indian Army and Nepali Army is starting at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. What is Exercise Surya Kiran? Exercise Surya Kiran is a joint annual military exercise between India and Nepal. The exercise is conducted alternatively in Nepal and India.… Continue reading 15TH EDITION OF INDO – NEPAL JOINT EXERCISE SURYA KIRAN
