Source: Indian Express What is the News? The production-linked incentive(PLI) schemes for several sectors have received a good response. However, the scheme is struggling across most other sectors where it has been rolled out. About PLI Scheme: The scheme aims to invite foreign investors to set up their manufacturing units in India. Similarly, it also… Continue reading PLI schemes evoke mixed response: IT, mobile steal a march on other sectors
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Rail Cargo movement between India and Nepal gets a big boost
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the revised agreement contain?3 Significance of this revised agreement:4 About Rail Services Agreement (RSA),2004: What is the News? India and Nepal have signed a Letter of Exchange(LoE) to revise the 2004 India-Nepal Rail Services Agreement(RSA). What does the revised agreement contain? The revised agreement allows all… Continue reading Rail Cargo movement between India and Nepal gets a big boost
NHAI resumes infrastructure investment trust project with roadshows
Source: Business Standard What is the News? National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) has started re-engagement with investors for its infrastructure investment trust(InvIT) which has been delayed by over a year. What are Infrastructure Investment Trusts(InvITs)? InvITs are instruments that work like mutual funds. They are designed to pool small sums of money from a number… Continue reading NHAI resumes infrastructure investment trust project with roadshows
Investing in water, sanitation and hygiene can fuel economic recovery: Report
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 About Mission Critical Report:3 Key Findings of the Report:4 Recommendations: What is the News? Water Aid, an international non-profit organisation has released a report titled “Mission-critical: Invest in water, sanitation, and hygiene for a healthy and green economic recovery”. About Mission Critical Report: The Mission Critical… Continue reading Investing in water, sanitation and hygiene can fuel economic recovery: Report
Cooperation Ministry will usurp States’ rights: Oppn
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Objectives of Ministry of Cooperation:3 What are Cooperatives?4 Constitutional Provisions Related to Cooperatives: What is the News? The Government of India has announced the formation of a separate Union Ministry of Cooperation. Objectives of Ministry of Cooperation: To provide a separate administrative, legal, and policy framework for… Continue reading Cooperation Ministry will usurp States’ rights: Oppn
Over 7 lakh yearly deaths in India linked to abnormal temperatures: Lancet study
Source: The Hindu What is the news? An international team, led by researchers at Monash University in Australia, found that globally more than five million extra deaths a year can be attributed to non-optimal temperatures. The team looked at mortality and temperature data across the world from 2000 to 2019, a period when global temperatures… Continue reading Over 7 lakh yearly deaths in India linked to abnormal temperatures: Lancet study
Himalayan yaks to be insured
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 About Himalayan Yak:3 Himalayan Yak in India:4 Decline in Yak Population: What is the News? National Research Centre on Yak(NRCY) in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh has tied up with the National Insurance Company Ltd. for insuring Himalayan Yak. About Himalayan Yak: Himalayan Yak is a long-haired… Continue reading Himalayan yaks to be insured
Women suffer more health-related misery than men
Source: TOI What is the news? Recent findings of World Health Statistics report of 2021, indicating gender inequality in terms of quality of life of women as compared to men. Key findings Gender inequality mars the quality of life as women age, in much of the world. Hostile social norms undo women’s bodily advantage –… Continue reading Women suffer more health-related misery than men
African swine fever: Ripple effect across the world
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? The African Swine Fever(ASF) continues to impact livestock in Mizoram, affecting all 11 districts and killing 10,621 pigs since March 2021. About African Swine Fever: African swine fever(ASF) is a highly contagious hemorrhagic viral disease of domestic and wild pigs which is responsible for serious economic and… Continue reading African swine fever: Ripple effect across the world
India-UK hold Financial Market dialogue via virtual mode
Source: PIB What is the News? India and the United Kingdom(UK) held the inaugural meeting of the India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue virtually. About India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue: India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue was established at the 10th Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) in October 2020 to deepen bilateral ties in the financial sector. The dialogue was… Continue reading India-UK hold Financial Market dialogue via virtual mode
