What is the News? The World Economic Forum has announced the launch of an Essential Digital Infrastructure and Services Network(EDISON) Alliance. About Essential Digital Infrastructure and Services Network(EDISON) Alliance: Aim: To work towards ensuring global and equitable access to the digital economy. How will it ensure equitable access to the digital economy? The alliance will… Continue reading World Economic Forum launches “EDISON Alliance”
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“ICMR Serological Survey” -One in five Indians have been exposed to coronavirus,
What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) has released the third round of the Serological Survey. Facts: Serological Survey: It is conducted to assess the prevalence of a disease in a population. It is done by detecting the presence of specific antibodies that are produced against the virus. How was the survey conducted?… Continue reading “ICMR Serological Survey” -One in five Indians have been exposed to coronavirus,
Tenure of “Commission for Sub-categorisation of OBCs” extended
What is the News? The tenure of the Commission to examine the Sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes(OBCs) is extended. The commission now has until July 31 to submit its report. The commission is headed by Justice G Rohini. What is Sub-Categorisation of OBCs? Reservation among OBCs: OBCs are granted 27% reservation in jobs and education… Continue reading Tenure of “Commission for Sub-categorisation of OBCs” extended
What is “Make in India Initiative 2.0”?
What is the News? The Minister of Commerce and Industry has informed Lok Sabha about the Make in India Initiative 2.0. Make in India Initiative: Launched Year: It was launched in 2014 by the Government of India. Aim: To make India a global hub for the manufacturing, research and innovation. Also, the integrations of India… Continue reading What is “Make in India Initiative 2.0”?
Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA) scheme for textile sector
Why in News? The Finance Minister has announced the launch of Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA) Scheme. About Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA) Scheme Aim: The scheme aims to enable the textile industry to become globally competitive and boost exports. The scheme also aims to boost employment generation within the textile sector and also attract… Continue reading Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA) scheme for textile sector
Govt. agrees to maintain States’ share in the divisible pool of taxes
Why in News? Recently the Government released the Fifteenth Finance Commission (15th FC) recommendations along with the action taken report in the Parliament. Major recommendations of 15th FC: Tax Devolution to States: The 14th FC commission recommended that states 42% share in the divisible tax pool of the centre. But the interim report of 15th… Continue reading Govt. agrees to maintain States’ share in the divisible pool of taxes
What is “One District One Product Scheme”?
What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has informed Lok Sabha about the One District One Product Scheme. One District One Product Scheme(ODOP): Aim: To identify one product per district based on the potential and strength of a district and national priorities. A cluster for that product will be developed in the… Continue reading What is “One District One Product Scheme”?
State Reform Action Plan (SRAP), 2019
What is the News? Ministry of Commerce and Industry has informed Lok Sabha about the rankings of States and Union Territories(UTs) under State Reform Action Plan (SRAP), 2019. About State Reform Action Plan(SRAP): SRAP: It is an index that ranks states and Union Territories based on the implementation of the Business Reform Action Plan. Released… Continue reading State Reform Action Plan (SRAP), 2019
125th anniversary celebrations of ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ journal
What is the News? The Prime Minister will address the 125th-anniversary celebrations of the ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ journal. The event is organized by the Advaita Ashrama in Uttarakhand. About ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ journal Prabuddha Bharata: It is an English monthly journal of the Ramakrishna Order founded in 1896, by Swami Vivekanand. Ramakrishna Order: It is the monastic… Continue reading 125th anniversary celebrations of ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ journal
“Chauri Chaura” centenary celebration
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Chauri Chaura centenary celebrations at Chauri Chaura in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. About Chauri Chaura incident: The Chauri Chaura incident took place on 4 February 1922 at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of the United Province(Uttar Pradesh) in British India. The sequence of Events: Launch… Continue reading “Chauri Chaura” centenary celebration
