Source- This post on the ICMR’s New TB Detection System has been created based on the article “ICMR ready to transfer technology of a ‘breakthrough’ TB detection system” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is working to spread a new, affordable, fast,… Continue reading ICMR’s New TB Detection System
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Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes
Source- This post on the Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes has been created based on the article “Five new schemes to aid job creation” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Budget allocates ₹2 lakh crore for employment and skilling schemes. About Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes 1. The Centre will implement… Continue reading Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes
Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries
Source- This post on the Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries has been created based on the article “Emission standards may be imposed on polluting industries” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech indicated that “hard to abate” industries such as iron, steel,… Continue reading Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries
Tax simplification measures for settling direct tax disputes
Source- This post on the Tax simplification measures for settling direct tax disputes has been created based on the article “Govt decriminalises late payment of TDS, to reduce litigation with Vivad se Vishwas scheme” published in “Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Budget proposes several tax simplification measures, including… Continue reading Tax simplification measures for settling direct tax disputes
Establishment of e-commerce export hubs
Source- This post on the Establishment of e-commerce export hubs has been created based on the article “Govt looks to boost e-commerce exports, will set up PPP hubs along lines of Southeast Asian countries” published in “Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of e-commerce… Continue reading Establishment of e-commerce export hubs
Government Takes Major Step Towards Digitising Agriculture
Source- This post on “Government Takes Major Step Towards Digitising Agriculture” has been created based on the article “Govt takes a big leap towards digitising agriculture” published in “The Indian express” on 24th July, 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the rollout of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the agricultural sector.… Continue reading Government Takes Major Step Towards Digitising Agriculture
Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs
Source- This post on the Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs has been created based on the article “Budget’s big MSME push: New credit rating mechanism for smaller units; Mudra loan limit hiked” published in “Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently unveiled several key measures aimed at boosting… Continue reading Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs
Brown Dwarfs
Source- This post on the Brown Dwarfs has been created based on the article “Webb telescope reveals wild weather on cosmic brown dwarfs” published in “The Hindu” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? Researchers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to conduct detailed examinations of the atmospheric conditions on pairs of brown… Continue reading Brown Dwarfs
Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project
Source- This post on the Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project has been created based on the article “IREDA to invest ₹290 crore in Nepal’s 900 MW hydroelectric project” published in “Economic Times” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is investing approximately ₹290 crore in the… Continue reading Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project
National Mission for Cultural Mapping
Source- This post on the National Mission for Cultural Mapping has been created based on the article “Cultural mapping of villages” published in “PIB” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? The Government of India under the Ministry of Culture has initiated the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM). About National Mission for Cultural… Continue reading National Mission for Cultural Mapping
