What is the News? The Minister of Railways has launched Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana. What is Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana? Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana is a skill development programme launched under the aegis of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY). Aim: To provide training skills to the youth in various trades, with a special focus on… Continue reading Minister of Railways launches Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
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India scores 46th rank in the Global Innovation Index 2021
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Global Innovation Index?3 What are the key findings of the Global Innovation Index 2021?3.1 Key findings related to India3.2 Other Key findings What is the News? The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2021 has been released. What is the Global Innovation Index? The Global Innovation Index is published… Continue reading India scores 46th rank in the Global Innovation Index 2021
Holding TNCs accountable
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What are the past efforts? 3 How we can hold the TNCs accountable? 4 What lessons India needs to learn? What is the news? As per the report published by the UN working group on ‘human rights, transnational corporations (TNCs) and other businesses’, it is important for states to ensure that their bilateral investment treaties (BITs) are compatible… Continue reading Holding TNCs accountable
Govt eyes 14GWh battery storage system in Kutch
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Khavda Renewable Energy Park3 What are Large Battery Storage systems used for?4 India’s Renewable Energy Capacity and the need of Battery Storage systems What is the News? India has planned to set up around 14 gigawatt-hour (GWh) grid-scale battery storage systems at the Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat.… Continue reading Govt eyes 14GWh battery storage system in Kutch
Ministry of Law and Justice launches Pan-India Special Campaign for Justice Delivery at doorstep
What is the News? The Ministry of Law and Justice in association with the National Legal Service Authority (NALSA) has launched the “Ek Pahal” Campaign. What is Ek Pahal Campaign? Ek Pahal Campaign aims to mainstream legal aid and to actualize the aspiration of access to justice for every citizen. Under the campaign, people will… Continue reading Ministry of Law and Justice launches Pan-India Special Campaign for Justice Delivery at doorstep
15TH EDITION OF INDO – NEPAL JOINT EXERCISE SURYA KIRAN
What is the News? The 15th Edition of Indo – Nepal Joint Military Training, Exercise Surya Kiran between Indian Army and Nepali Army is starting at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. What is Exercise Surya Kiran? Exercise Surya Kiran is a joint annual military exercise between India and Nepal. The exercise is conducted alternatively in Nepal and India.… Continue reading 15TH EDITION OF INDO – NEPAL JOINT EXERCISE SURYA KIRAN
Businesses should give useful inputs for FTA negotiations
What is the news? Recently, the Commerce Ministry said that the negotiations for India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will commence from November this year. The governments in both the countries are eager to conclude an interim agreement quickly, but the businesses are yet to warm up to the idea. What are the findings of the study published by… Continue reading Businesses should give useful inputs for FTA negotiations
Union Minister of Home paid tributes to the great King Shankar Shah
What is the News? Union Minister of Home Affairs has paid tributes to the great patriot King Shankar Shah and his son Kunwar Raghunath Shah in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Who is King Shankar Shah? King Shankar Shah was a Gond king of Garha Kingdom in the Gondwana region of Madhya Pradesh. Despite his state being… Continue reading Union Minister of Home paid tributes to the great King Shankar Shah
India will become 3rd largest importer by 2050: UK report
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?2.1 India’s Imports2.2 A shift in Economic Activity2.3 E7 Group of Economies3 What are the concerns highlighted in the report? What is the News? The UK’S Department of International Trade has released a report titled ‘Global Trade Outlook‘. What are the key findings… Continue reading India will become 3rd largest importer by 2050: UK report
Explained: How a Gupta era temple in Etah has put focus back on shankhalipi script
What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discovered remains of an ancient temple dating back to the Gupta period (5th century) in Bilsarh village in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district. Note: The Bilsarh site was declared as a ‘protected’ site in 1928. Every year, the ASI undertakes scrubbing work at the protected sites. What… Continue reading Explained: How a Gupta era temple in Etah has put focus back on shankhalipi script
