News: According to the data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC), India’s trade with China declined in 2020 to the lowest level since 2017, with the trade deficit narrowing to a five-year low as India imported far fewer goods from China. Facts: Source: The Hindu Data Related to Trade between India and China: Bilateral Trade: The… Continue reading Trade with China shrank in 2020, deficit at five-year low
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One Nation One Ration Card system reform – Tamil Nadu becomes the 11th State to complete the reform
News: Tamil Nadu has become the 11th State in the country to successfully undertake the “One Nation One Ration Card system” reform stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Facts: One Nation One Ration Card(ONORC) System: It is an important citizen-centric reform. Its implementation ensures the availability of ration to beneficiaries under the National Food… Continue reading One Nation One Ration Card system reform – Tamil Nadu becomes the 11th State to complete the reform
Union Minister inaugurates the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’
News: Union Minister of Commerce has inaugurated the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’. Facts: Prarambh: Startup India International Summit: The summit has been organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The summit is organized as a follow-up to the announcement made by the Indian Prime Minister at the… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’
PMKVY 3.0: Govt. launches Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY) 3.0
News: The government of India has launched the third phase of its flagship skilling scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0). Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY): It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched in 2015 and implemented by National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC). Objective: To enable a large number… Continue reading PMKVY 3.0: Govt. launches Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY) 3.0
Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme
News: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has cautioned consumers against rooftop solar companies that are claiming to be authorised vendors for the implementation of the Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme. The scheme is being implemented only by power distribution companies(DISCOMS). Facts: Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme(Phase-II): The scheme aims to generate solar power by installing solar… Continue reading Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme
Open Skies Treaty
News: Russia has announced that it is exiting the Open Skies treaty. It said that the pact had been seriously compromised by the withdrawal of the United States. Facts: Open Skies Treaty: The treaty was signed in 1992 and came into effect in 2002. Aim: To build confidence among members through mutual openness thus reducing the chances of… Continue reading Open Skies Treaty
Henley Passport Index 2021
News: Henley & Partners has released the Henley Passport Index 2021. Facts: Henley Passport Index(HPI): It is a global ranking of countries according to the travel freedom for their citizens. When was it started? It was started in 2006 as Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index (HVRI) and was modified and renamed in January 2018. Based on: The ranking… Continue reading Henley Passport Index 2021
One Planet Summit has commenced virtually
News: One Planet Summit has commenced virtually through video conference. Facts: One Planet Summit: It has been organised by France in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank. Objective: The summit focuses on four major topics 1) protecting terrestrial and marine ecosystems; promoting agro ecology 2) more sustainable way to grow food c) increasing funding to protect biodiversity and 4) identifying links… Continue reading One Planet Summit has commenced virtually
UK Report classified India among ‘difficult four’ countries
Synopsis: The report released by the Royal Institute of International Affairs (UK) recommends an arm’s length relationship with India due to rise of religious intolerance. Back ground Recently, the Royal Institute of International Affairs (UK) have proposed a blueprint titled “Global Britain, Global Broker”, for Britain’s future foreign policy after Brexit. As a matter of concern for India, the report… Continue reading UK Report classified India among ‘difficult four’ countries
WEF’s “Indian Cities in the Post-pandemic world” report mentions cities critical role in post-covid India
News: World Economic Forum(WEF) has released a report titled “Indian Cities in the Post-Pandemic World”. Facts: About the report: The report has been produced in collaboration with IDFC Institute, Mumbai. It compiles insights from leading global and Indian urban experts across seven thematic pillars— planning, housing, transport, environment, public health, gender and vulnerable populations. Purpose:… Continue reading WEF’s “Indian Cities in the Post-pandemic world” report mentions cities critical role in post-covid India
