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
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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 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: The Partnership has been set up as part of the Fund for Industrial Research Engagement(SERB-FIRE). Purpose: The Partnership aims to promote innovation and solve specific challenges… 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 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 Operators Association of India (COAI) challenged the government’s definition for AGR calculation. The Supreme Court in 2019 upheld the definition… 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. About PLI Scheme for Speciality Steel: The PLI Scheme aims to boost the production of high-grade specialty steel in the country. Coverage: The five categories of specialty steel that have been chosen in the PLI Scheme… 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
It’s time for digital currency to counter crypto, says RBI
Source: TOI What is the news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that it is working towards a phased implementation strategy for its digital currency (i.e. Central Bank Digital Currency). Central banks across the world have drawn up plans to launch their digital currency to battle cryptocurrencies. China has said that its e-CNY… Continue reading It’s time for digital currency to counter crypto, says RBI
Indian Navy exercise with UK’s Royal Navy carrier strike group
Source: PIB What is the News? The Indian Navy took part in a bilateral Passage Exercise(PASSEX) with the UK Royal Navy Carrier Strike Group(CSG)-21 in the Bay of Bengal. Passage Exercise(PASSEX): Passage Exercise will take place between the two navies to ensure that the navies are able to communicate and cooperate in times of war… Continue reading Indian Navy exercise with UK’s Royal Navy carrier strike group
Cabinet approves establishment of an Integrated Multi-purpose Corporation for Ladakh
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of Integrated Multi-purpose Infrastructure Development Corporation for the Union Territory of Ladakh. Background: After the re-organisation of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir as per the Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Union Territory of Ladakh (without Legislature) came into… Continue reading Cabinet approves establishment of an Integrated Multi-purpose Corporation for Ladakh
