Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Geographical Information System (GIS)?3 What is GIS-based planning under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Initiative?4 What are the other GIS based initiatives under MGNREGA? What is the News? The Ministry of Rural Development has completed Geographical Information System (GIS) plans for two lakh out of the 2.69 lakh Gram Panchayats… Continue reading Geographical Information System (GIS) plans for around 75% Gram Panchayats completed
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Union Minister for MSME launched Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) for Services Sector
What is the News? The Union Minister for MSME has launched the Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) for the services sector. What is Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) for the services sector? The scheme aims to help in meeting the technology related requirements of enterprises in the services sector. Under the… Continue reading Union Minister for MSME launched Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) for Services Sector
DRI seizes of 85.535 kg gold, apprehends 4 foreign nationals in Operation “Molten Metal”
What is the News? The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recently conducted an Operation code-named “Molten Metal”. What was the aim of Operation Molten Metal? Operation Molten Metal was launched to nab several Indian and foreign nationals suspected to be indulging in smuggling gold into India from Hong Kong using the air cargo route. What… Continue reading DRI seizes of 85.535 kg gold, apprehends 4 foreign nationals in Operation “Molten Metal”
PM inaugurates the first Global Innovation Summit of the Pharmaceuticals sector
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the first Global Innovation Summit of the Pharmaceuticals sector. About Global Innovation Summit of the Pharmaceuticals Sector Organized by: Indian Pharmaceutical Association. Aim: To bring together key Indian and international stakeholders from the government, industry, academia, investors, and researchers to foster a thriving innovation ecosystem in… Continue reading PM inaugurates the first Global Innovation Summit of the Pharmaceuticals sector
One-day Conference on PESA organised on completion of 25 years of the Act
What is the News? Union Minister of Tribal Affairs inaugurated the one-day National Conference on provisions of the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act 1996 (PESA). What is the PESA Act? The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act,1996 (PESA) is an important and key legislation to empower the tribal communities. … Continue reading One-day Conference on PESA organised on completion of 25 years of the Act
Sexual intent, not skin-to-skin contact, key: SC
What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has set aside the controversial judgment of the Bombay HC which held that ‘skin-to-skin’ contact is necessary for the offence of sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences(POCSO) Act. Background The Bombay High Court in Satish v State of Maharashtra had acquitted a… Continue reading Sexual intent, not skin-to-skin contact, key: SC
‘Tight oil’: What is shale and its potential in India
What is the News? Cairn Oil & Gas has announced that it is partnering with US-based Halliburton to start shale exploration in the Lower Barmer Hill formation, Western Rajasthan. What is Shale Oil? Shale oil is an unconventional oil produced from oil shale rock fragments. How does Shale Oil differ from conventional crude oil? The… Continue reading ‘Tight oil’: What is shale and its potential in India
India needs $10 tn. to meet net zero
What is the news? According to a study by climate and energy research firm, CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF), India is going to need Rs 700 lakh crore (10 trillion) to meet its net-zero target by 2070. What are the findings of the study? – Majority of the funds would be needed to significantly… Continue reading India needs $10 tn. to meet net zero
Need global collaboration to regulate cryptos: Modi
What is the news? Indian Prime Minister, delivered the keynote at the inaugural Sydney Dialogue via video conferencing. He spoke on the theme of India’s technology evolution and revolution and new age digital tech like cryptocurrencies. Indian PM called for countries to collaborate for regulating cryptocurrencies to prevent any harmful impact on youth. The reference… Continue reading Need global collaboration to regulate cryptos: Modi
Prime Minister to Formally Handover DRDO Designed and Developed Advanced Electronic Warfare Suite ‘Shakti’ for Indian Naval Ships to Chief of Naval Staff
What is the News? The Prime Minister will formally hand over the advanced electronic warfare system ‘Shakti’ to the Chief of Naval Staff at a ceremony in Jhansi. What is Shakti? Shakti is an advanced electronic warfare(EW) system developed for the Indian Navy. Designed and Developed by: Defence Electronics Research Laboratory in Hyderabad, which is… Continue reading Prime Minister to Formally Handover DRDO Designed and Developed Advanced Electronic Warfare Suite ‘Shakti’ for Indian Naval Ships to Chief of Naval Staff
