What is the news? The Supreme Court has quashed the suspension of 12 opposition MLAs from the Maharashtra assembly for one year over the alleged misbehavior with the presiding officer. The court termed the suspension unconstitutional and arbitrary. What was the issue about? Click Here to read about it What is the Supreme Court ruling… Continue reading Engage in debates in the House, not in ridiculing each other: SC
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India-Israel agree to further enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector
What is the news? Israeli Ambassador to India has called on the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. During the meeting, the two countries agreed to further enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector. What is the history of India-Israel Agriculture Cooperation? In the agricultural sector, India and Israel had bilateral relations since 1993. The… Continue reading India-Israel agree to further enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector
Government Notifies Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II
What is the news? The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has notified the Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II for providing assistance to Common Technology Development and Services Infrastructure. What is the Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector? The scheme was notified by the… Continue reading Government Notifies Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II
Philippines to acquire BrahMos cruise missiles for $375 million
What is the news? India has signed a $375-million contract with the Philippines for the supply of 24-30 BrahMos cruise missiles. What are Brahmos Missiles? Click Here to read about it How would a Brahmos missile protect the Philippines from China? In a hypothetical armed confrontation that involves warships of China attacking the Philippines, the… Continue reading Philippines to acquire BrahMos cruise missiles for $375 million
Year End Review 2021: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
What is the news? The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Initiatives of MoHUA in 2021 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) Global Housing Technology Challenge – India (GHTC -India) LightHouse Projects and Technograhis Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHC) Scheme Smart Cities Mission (SCM) City Innovation Exchange (CiX)… Continue reading Year End Review 2021: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Mission: Will it boost handling, disposal of bye-product
What is the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in its recent order has directed the constitution of a ‘Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Mission’. What is Fly Ash? Fly ash is an unwanted unburnt residue of coal combustion in a coal thermal power plant. It is emitted along with flue gases during the burning… Continue reading Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Mission: Will it boost handling, disposal of bye-product
Explained: The America COMPETES Act, and how it could increase opportunities for Indians in the US
What is the News? The United States has unveiled the ambitious America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act, 2022. What is the COMPETES Act, 2022? Aim: a) To open up new vistas for talented individuals from across the world with a new start-up visa and b) To make the… Continue reading Explained: The America COMPETES Act, and how it could increase opportunities for Indians in the US
Explained: Fed move and Indian markets
What is the News? The US Federal Reserve has announced that it would end its pandemic-era bond purchases and raise interest rates subsequently. Both these measures are aimed at taming inflation, currently at a four-decade high of around 7%. This is likely to impact emerging market economies such as India. How do US Fed actions… Continue reading Explained: Fed move and Indian markets
India-Central Asia Virtual Summit
What is the News? The Prime Minister has hosted the India-Central Asia Summit in virtual format. What is the India-Central Asia Summit? It is the first of its kind engagement between India and the Central Asian countries at the level of leaders. The summit was attended by the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan… Continue reading India-Central Asia Virtual Summit
MoHUA-AFD Launch Swachhata Start-Up Challenge to Nurture the Evolving Ecosystem of Indian Waste Management Sector
What is the News? The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs(MoHUA) in partnership with the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has launched the Swachhata Start-Up Challenge. What is the Swachhata Start-Up Challenge? Aim: – To provide an impetus to innovative start-ups to come forward and… Continue reading MoHUA-AFD Launch Swachhata Start-Up Challenge to Nurture the Evolving Ecosystem of Indian Waste Management Sector
