Wheat exports: India to send delegations to 9 countries

Contents1 What is the News?2 Why is India targeting to boost Wheat Exports?3 What are the steps taken by the Government of India to boost Wheat Exports?4 What are the outcomes of these steps? What is the News? India has set a target of a record 10 million tonnes of wheat export in 2022-23 amid… Continue reading Wheat exports: India to send delegations to 9 countries

Andaman and Nicobar islands to get gas plant

What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has approved gas-powered plants to be set up in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Background In 2019, the Government of India notified the Island Coastal Zone Regulation(ICRZ). It declared certain coastal stretches as ‘Coastal Regulation Zone’ and imposed restrictions on setting up and expanding… Continue reading Andaman and Nicobar islands to get gas plant

Coir is the best example of ‘Waste to Wealth’, says Union Minister for MSME

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Coir?3 Coir Board4 Largest Producer of Coir5 Significance of Coir Industry in India What is the News? The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) inaugurated the ‘Enterprise India National Coir Conclave 2022’ at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. What is Coir? Coir is a versatile natural fibre extracted from… Continue reading Coir is the best example of ‘Waste to Wealth’, says Union Minister for MSME

Explained: What we know about the new startup policy announced by the Delhi government

What is the News? Delhi Cabinet has passed an ambitious Delhi Startup Policy which it hopes would turn the capital into an international startup hub. What is Delhi Startup Policy? Aim: To enable Delhi to emerge as a Global Innovation Hub and the most preferred destination for Startups by 2030 by creating an enabling ecosystem… Continue reading Explained: What we know about the new startup policy announced by the Delhi government

Explained: Why Punjab’s DSR push matters, how much groundwater will it save

Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Direct Seeding of Rice(DSR)?3 How is DSR different from Normal Transplantation?4 What are the advantages of DSR?5 What are the disadvantages of DSR? Why in the News? Punjab government announced Rs 1,500 incentive per acre for farmers opting for Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR). What is Direct Seeding… Continue reading Explained: Why Punjab’s DSR push matters, how much groundwater will it save

Joblessness on the rise in India

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights from the article?2.1 Less number of Non-Farm Jobs Generated3 Increase in Farm Employment3.1 Manufacturing Employment3.2 MSMEs have not recovered to Pre-Covid Levels What is the News? There has been a massive increase in joblessness of at least 10 million due to COVID-19 on top of… Continue reading Joblessness on the rise in India

National Open Access Registry(NOAR) goes live successfully

What is the News? National Open Access Registry(NOAR) has successfully gone live from 1st May 2022. What is the National Open Access Registry(NOAR)? Launched by: Ministry of Power. Purpose: It is a centralized online platform through which short-term open access to the interstate transmission system is being managed in India. The platform is accessible to… Continue reading National Open Access Registry(NOAR) goes live successfully

Railways restructuring to lead to closure of wings

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the SRESTHA?3 Why was the SRESTHA unit closed?4 Why is this restructuring plan of Indian Railways being criticized? What is the News? Indian Railways has announced the closure of the Special Railway Establishment for Strategic Technology and Holistic Advancement (SRESTHA), Lucknow. What is the SRESTHA? It is a… Continue reading Railways restructuring to lead to closure of wings

APEDA launches gluten-free millet products for all age groups at affordable prices

What is the News? Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority(APEDA) has launched a variety of millet products for all age groups at affordable prices ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 15 at the AAHAR food fair. What is AAHAR Food Fair? AAHAR is Asia’s biggest B2B international food and hospitality fair. Organized by:… Continue reading APEDA launches gluten-free millet products for all age groups at affordable prices

Mechanism to process unorganized workers’ accident claims in the works, says Ministry

What is the News? The Ministry of Labour and Employment is working on a mechanism to process accident insurance claims by unorganized workers registered on the e-Shram portal. What is e-Shram Portal? The Ministry of Labour and Employment had launched the e-Shram Portal with the aim of creating a national database of unorganized workers and… Continue reading Mechanism to process unorganized workers’ accident claims in the works, says Ministry

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