News: The 56th foundation day of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme is being celebrated. Facts: ITEC Programme: It was instituted in 1964 as a bilateral assistance programme run by the Government of India. Purpose: It is a demand-driven, response-oriented programme that focuses on addressing the needs of developing countries through innovative technological cooperation… Continue reading Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC) Programme
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Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord
News: Israel Prime Minister and foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have signed the historic Abraham Accord which is the first Arab-Israeli peace deal in 26 years. Facts: What does Abraham Accord say? As per the accord, the UAE and Bahrain will establish embassies, exchange ambassadors, cooperate and work together with Israel… Continue reading Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord
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Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers extended for six months
News: Government of India has extended Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19 for another six months. Facts: Type: It is a Central Sector Scheme launched in March,2020. Aim: To provide an insurance cover of ₹50 lakh to healthcare providers, including community health workers who may have to be in… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers extended for six months
India, US sign statement of intent to boost dialogue on defence technology cooperation
News: India and the United States have signed a statement of intent to strengthen the bilateral dialogue on defence technology co-operation during the 10th Defence Technology and Trade Initiative(DTTI). Facts: Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative(DTTI): The mechanism was launched in 2012. What is it? It is not a treaty or a law.It is a flexible… Continue reading India, US sign statement of intent to boost dialogue on defence technology cooperation
Union Education Minister launches AICTE-SPICE
News: The Union Education Minister has launched the AICTE-SPICES (Scheme for Promoting Interests, Creativity and Ethics among Students). Facts: Aim: To promote healthy co-curricular activity amongst the students for their all-round development. Purpose: The scheme provides financial support to institutions for developing students club for well-rounded development of students by promoting their interests, creativity and… Continue reading Union Education Minister launches AICTE-SPICE
