What is the News? The recent reforms in the gems and jewellery industry would help it achieve the $43.75 billion exports target for this fiscal year. About the performance of Gems and Jewellery Sector Gems & Jewellery sector is one of the important sectors of Indian Economy with a contribution of around 7% to GDP,… Continue reading Reforms in jewellery sector to help achieve export target: Minister
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Union Cabinet clears decks for National Asset Reconstruction Company
What is the News? The Union Government has approved a proposal that requires the government to guarantee Security Receipts(SR) issued by National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) when buying non-performing assets (NPAs) from banks. This will clear the path for the launch of National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL). Note: Security Receipts (SR) are issued by ARCs… Continue reading Union Cabinet clears decks for National Asset Reconstruction Company
28% jump in filing of cases in 2020: NCRB
What is the News? National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) has released a report titled Crime in India 2020. What are the key findings of the Crime in India Report? Registration of Cases: There was a 28% increase in the registration of cases in 2020 in the country compared to 2019. The surge in cases was primarily… Continue reading 28% jump in filing of cases in 2020: NCRB
PM launches Sansad TV
What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has launched Sansad TV on the occasion of the International Day of Democracy. About Sansad TV Sansad TV has been formed by merging the two parliamentarian channels Lok Sabha TV and Rajya Sabha TV. The merger was done based on the recommendations of a committee formed… Continue reading PM launches Sansad TV
Cabinet clears PLI for auto sector to spur ‘green’, high-tech
What is the News? Government of India has approved Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Auto Industry and Drone Components. About PLI Scheme for Auto Industry Aim: To overcome the cost disabilities to the industry for the manufacture of Advanced Automotive Technology products in India. Eligibility: The scheme is open to existing automotive companies as… Continue reading Cabinet clears PLI for auto sector to spur ‘green’, high-tech
NITI Aayog to Launch Report on ‘Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India’
What is the News? NITI Aayog will launch a report on ‘Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India’. About Report on Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India Prepared by: The Report has been prepared by an advisory committee headed by NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman. Purpose: The report will review the urban planning education system in… Continue reading NITI Aayog to Launch Report on ‘Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India’
NITI Aayog, RMI, and RMI India Launch ‘Shoonya’ Campaign
What is the News? NITI Aayog along with Rocky Mountain Institute(RMI), an independent non profit organization has launched Shoonya Initiative. About Shoonya Initiative Shoonya is an initiative to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and the industry. Aim: To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the urban deliveries segment and create… Continue reading NITI Aayog, RMI, and RMI India Launch ‘Shoonya’ Campaign
Developed countries seek to end export financing for coal
What is the News? The US, European Union, South Korea and other countries are planning to forbid their export-financing agencies from supporting coal-fired power projects overseas. What is the issue? The US, EU and other countries are planning to put a proposal at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD) to take a tough position… Continue reading Developed countries seek to end export financing for coal
India, UK aim to launch FTA negotiations by November 1
Contents1 What is the News?2 About India-UK FTA3 What are the key expectations linked with India-UK FTA?4 Non-tariff and technical barriers What is the News? India and the UK are planning to begin the negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement(FTA) by November 2021. About India-UK FTA India and the UK are planning to sign an… Continue reading India, UK aim to launch FTA negotiations by November 1
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare signs 5 MOUs with private companies for taking forward Digital Agriculture
What is the News? Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with private corporations to advance digital agriculture. What is Digital Agriculture? Digital agriculture is the use of new and advanced technologies, integrated into one system, to enable farmers and other stakeholders within the agriculture value chain to… Continue reading Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare signs 5 MOUs with private companies for taking forward Digital Agriculture
