Why in News? Indian Government has presented the draft Arctic policy. The policy is open to public comments until January 26. The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Ministry of Earth Sciences is the nodal agency for India’s Polar research programme, which includes Arctic studies. The Ministry of External Affairs provides the external… Continue reading India’s draft Arctic policy
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ShramShakti Portal and ShramSaathi module for Tribal Migrants
Why in News? Union Minister of Tribal Affairs has virtually launched the Shram Shakti Portal for data related to Tribal migrants. The Minister also launched the tribal training module- ShramSaathi. Shram Shakti portal: The portal has been launched to tackle the challenge of lack of real-time data on the migrants with the Governments. Facts: ShramShakti… Continue reading ShramShakti Portal and ShramSaathi module for Tribal Migrants
4-tier structure for regulation of NBFCs
Why in News? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a tighter regulatory framework for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) by creating a four-tier structure. The intensity of regulations will be greatest at the top layer and lowest at the base layer. Objective: It is to keep the big NBFCs in good financial health. It has… Continue reading 4-tier structure for regulation of NBFCs
Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW)
Why in News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has conducted a successful trial of the indigenously developed Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) off the Odisha coast from the Hawk-I jet of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL). Facts: Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon(SAAW): It is a long-range precision-guided anti-airfield weapon developed by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI) Hyderabad. The weapon is… Continue reading Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW)
New land allotment policy of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)
Why in News? A new policy has been approved for Jammu and Kashmir. The policy focus on the allotment of land to industrial entrepreneurs. What are the objectives of the policy? To address various land-related issues that are creating hurdles in the industrial development of Jammu and Kashmir. It will be done by a framework… Continue reading New land allotment policy of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)
Co-WIN platform upgraded
Why in News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced the upgradation of Co-WIN software. It is to cater to more sessions per site and change in site location. Facts: CoWIN App: It is a digitalised platform by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). It allows Indian citizens to apply for a Covid-19 vaccine shot and helps agencies in keeping a track of… Continue reading Co-WIN platform upgraded
Joint Military Exercise Kavach
Why in News? A large scale Joint Military exercise – Exercise Kavach will be conducted in the coming week. Facts: Exercise Kavach: It is a Joint Military exercise involving assets of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard. Conducted under: The exercise will be conducted under the aegis of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, the… Continue reading Joint Military Exercise Kavach
Pardoning Powers of Governor
Why in News? Tamil Nadu Governor will make a decision on a plea for the release of a prisoner. The prisoner is undergoing life imprisonment for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991. Facts: Pardoning Powers of Governor: Article 161: It provides that the Governor shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or… Continue reading Pardoning Powers of Governor
Green bonds
Why in News? According to the Reserve Bank of India(RBI), the cost of issuing green bonds in India has generally remained higher compared to other bonds. It is largely due to asymmetric information. About Green Bonds: It is a debt instrument just like any other normal bond, issued by an issuer for raising funds. The only difference is that these instruments are designed… Continue reading Green bonds
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
Why in News? According to Government data, a total of 1.1 crore houses has been approved under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), of which more than 70 lakh houses are under various stages of construction and more than 41 lakh houses have been completed. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(Urban): It was launched by the Ministry… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
