Source- This post on Amendment to Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules 2019 has been created based on the article “Department of Economic Affairs amends Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 in pursuance of Union Budget 2024-25 announcement” published in “PIB” on 16 August 2024. Why in News? The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA),… Continue reading Amendment to Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules 2019
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Bhavishya Software
Source- This post on Bhavishya Software has been created based on the article “BHAVISHYA – Promoting Digital Empowerment and Ease of Living for Pensioners” published in “PIB” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the DOPPW has introduced an innovative centralized pension processing software called ‘Bhavishya’ for all central government Ministries/Departments. About Bhavishya 1. About:… Continue reading Bhavishya Software
Eri Silk
Source- This post on Eri Silk has been created based on the article “NEHHDC achieves Oeko-Tex Certification for Eri Silk, marking a milestone for Northeast’s unique vegan silk” published in “PIB” on 16 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) under the Ministry of Development of North… Continue reading Eri Silk
Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS)
Source- This post on Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS) has been created based on the article “Centre launches new decision support system for agriculture sector” published in “Business Standard” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? The Union government has introduced a digital geospatial platform called Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS). About Krishi-DSS: 1. About- It is… Continue reading Krishi-Decision Support System (Krishi-DSS)
Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP)
Source- This post on Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) has been created based on the article “Greening in India gets a boost with Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) SOP launched by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal” published in “PIB” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways officially launched… Continue reading Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP)
EOS-08- Earth Observation Satellite
Source- This post on EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite has been created based on the article “ISRO’s SSLV successfully launches earth observation satellite into orbit” published in “The Hindu” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? ISRO has successfully launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite through the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3) from the Satish Dhawan… Continue reading EOS-08- Earth Observation Satellite
ASEAN-India Fellowship for Higher Education in Agriculture and Allied Sciences
Source- This post on ASEAN-India Fellowship for Higher Education in Agriculture and Allied Sciences has been created based on the article “Centre’s guidelines for special assistance to states finalised, Rs 10,000 crore for land reforms” published in “Indian Express” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? The ASEAN-India Fellowship for Higher Education in Agriculture and Allied… Continue reading ASEAN-India Fellowship for Higher Education in Agriculture and Allied Sciences
St Martin’s Island
Source- This post on St Martin’s Island has been created based on the article “What is Bangladesh’s St Martin’s Island, under spotlight after Sheikh Hasina’s resignation?” published in “Indian Express” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, has dismissed the report claiming that Sheikh Hasina could… Continue reading St Martin’s Island
Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) and land related reform
Source- This post on Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) and land related reform has been created based on the article “Centre’s guidelines for special assistance to states finalised, Rs 10,000 crore for land reforms” published in “Indian Express” on 16 August 2024. Why in News? The Centre has allocated ₹10,000 crore in incentives to… Continue reading Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) and land related reform
Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak
Source- This post on Mpox outbreak has been created based on the article “Why latest mpox outbreak is ‘emergency of international concern’” published in “Indian Express” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? The World Health Organization has raised its highest level of alert and has declared Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.… Continue reading Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak
