Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 About Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Project:3 Why has the US opposed the Pipeline Project?4 Why has the US now approved the Project? What is the News? The United States has now signaled its approval for the completion of a Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Russia and Germany.… Continue reading Why has the US changed its mind on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline?
Category: Daily Factly articles
Meat ban is a matter of fundamental rights, not of majority vs minority
Source: Times of India Contents1 What is the news?2 Background:3 What did the court say?4 Way Ahead: What is the news? The Uttarakhand HC observed that the matter of banning meat concerns the fundamental rights of citizens. India is a country where 70% of the population eats non-vegetarian food, and hence meat ban is… Continue reading Meat ban is a matter of fundamental rights, not of majority vs minority
Rare Diseases Policy
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha that the National Policy for Rare Diseases,2021 has been finalized and put in the public domain. About National Policy for Rare Diseases,2021: The policy aims at lowering the incidence and prevalence of rare diseases based on… Continue reading Rare Diseases Policy
Maharashtra Govt to join Climate Group’s EV100 drive
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Maharashtra government has announced its decision to become the first state in the country to join hands with Climate Group’s EV100 campaign. About EV100 campaign: The EV100 campaign is an initiative of Climate Group, an international non-profit organization. The campaign aims to make electric transport the new normal… Continue reading Maharashtra Govt to join Climate Group’s EV100 drive
Centre to set up/upgrade 2 lakh micro food processing enterprises from 2020-21 to 2024-25
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Food Processing and Industries is implementing several schemes in the Food Processing sector as part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Initiative. Schemes Mentioned in the Article: About PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME): PM-FME is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Ministry… Continue reading Centre to set up/upgrade 2 lakh micro food processing enterprises from 2020-21 to 2024-25
SERB and GE India announce collaboration for promoting advanced technology research
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Partnership:3 About Fund for Industrial Research Engagement(FIRE):4 About The Industry Relevant R&D (IRRD) scheme:5 Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB): What is the News? Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB) and GE’s John F Welch Technology Centre(JFWTC), Bengaluru are partnering to promote advanced Technology Research. About the Partnership:… Continue reading SERB and GE India announce collaboration for promoting advanced technology research
Defence Minister flags-in Indian Army Skiing Expedition, ARMEX-21
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Defence Minister has flagged-in the Indian Army Skiing Expedition (ARMEX-21) in New Delhi. About ARMEX-21: ARMEX-21 is an Army Skilling Expedition conducted by the Indian Army. Purpose: It was conducted in the mountain ranges of the Himalayan region to promote the adventure activity in the country and the… Continue reading Defence Minister flags-in Indian Army Skiing Expedition, ARMEX-21
AGR Case: SC dismisses plea for recomputation of dues
Source: Live Mint Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the issue?3 What is AGR?4 How is it calculated, and what’s the contention? What is the news? SC dismisses plea by Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea seeking direction for correction of errors in Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) calculation. What is the issue? In 2005, the Cellular… Continue reading AGR Case: SC dismisses plea for recomputation of dues
Union Cabinet approves Production-linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Production Linked Incentive(PLI) Scheme for specialty steel. Contents1 About PLI Scheme for Speciality Steel:2 Expected Benefits of the scheme:3 What is Specialty Steel?4 Why was Speciality Steel chosen for the PLI Scheme? About PLI Scheme for Speciality Steel: The PLI Scheme aims to… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves Production-linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel
Adarsh Smarak Scheme
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Recently, the fort at Gandikota was identified for development under the Centrally-sponsored ‘Adopt a Heritage’ programme. Further, 3 monuments – Nagarjuna Konda in Guntur district, the Buddhist remains at Salihundam in Srikakulam district and the Veerabhadra temple at Lepakshi in Anantapur district have been identified for development under… Continue reading Adarsh Smarak Scheme
