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Author: ForumIAS
Economic Advisory Council
News:Government of India has reconstituted the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) for a period of two years with effect from 26th September 2019. Facts: About EAC-PM: Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) is a non-constitutional, non-permanent and independent body constituted to give economic advice to the Government of India, specifically the Prime… Continue reading Economic Advisory Council
Higher Education Commission of India bill
News:Government is likely to introduce the Higher Education Commission of India(HECI) Bill in the winter session of Parliament. Facts: Key features of the bill: The bill aims to create a Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) replacing the University Grants Commission(UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE). The bill proposes to bring almost… Continue reading Higher Education Commission of India bill
SIDHIEE Portal
News:Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises has launched Knowledge Management Portal “SIDHIEE”. Facts: The portal was launched at the National Conclave on Enhancing Energy Efficiency. This Conclave was organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE). SIDHIEE Portal The portal was launched under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(BEE’s MSME)… Continue reading SIDHIEE Portal
Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
News:Indian Prime Minister has made a pitch for India’s membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group(NSG) in New York. Facts: About Nuclear suppliers group: NSG is a group of nuclear supplier countries that frames and implements agreed rules for exporting nuclear equipment with a view to controlling the spread of nuclear weapons The NSG was set… Continue reading Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)
News:The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) will now become an independent organization led by an Executive Director. Facts: About GIFCT: Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism(GIFCT) was formally established in July 2017. The forum was led by a rotating chair drawn from the founding four companies—Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube. The main aim… Continue reading Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)
Pacific Small Islands Developing States (PSIDS)
News:Indian Prime Minister has met leaders of the Pacific small Islands Developing States (PSIDS) on the sidelines of the UNGA session in New York,USA. Facts: Prime Minister has announced a USD 150 million line of credit to the group of Pacific island nations for undertaking solar, renewable energy and climate related projects based on their… Continue reading Pacific Small Islands Developing States (PSIDS)
Zero budget natural farming
News:Noted agriculturist Subhash Palekar has said that the zero budget natural farming (ZBNF) can act as an alternative method of agriculture to resolve the plight of farmers. Facts: About Zero budget natural farming(ZBNF): Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) is a farming practice that believes in natural growth of crops without adding any fertilizers and pesticides… Continue reading Zero budget natural farming
Participatory Guarantee Scheme (PGS)
News:India’s food safety regulator has said that Union Agriculture Ministry’s Participatory Guarantee Scheme(PGS) should incentivise more farmers to grow organic food. Facts: What is Participatory Guarantee System (PGS)? PGS is an internationally applicable organic quality assurance system. Participatory Guarantee System –India (PGS-India) is a decentralised organic farming certification system. The system certifies organic products maintaining… Continue reading Participatory Guarantee Scheme (PGS)
India Water Week-2019
News:President of India has inaugurated the 6th India Water Week-2019, at Vigyan Bhavan,New Delhi. Facts: About India water week: India Water Week is a forum where international and national experts, who are associated with water issues are invited to join in and share their views, opinions and solutions regarding the water crisis. The water week… Continue reading India Water Week-2019
