Substandard teacher training colleges to be shut down

The National Council for Teacher Education has begun the process of removing substandard teacher training colleges. This comes in the backdrop of the recommendations made by the Draft National Education Policy, 2019. The Draft National education Policy had recommended removal of corrupt or substandard ones through mandatory accreditation of all TEIs (Teacher Education Institutions) as… Continue reading Substandard teacher training colleges to be shut down

Krishonnati Yojana

Green Revolution – Krishonnati Yojana is a scheme of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It is an Umbrella Scheme comprising both Central Sector as well as Centrally Sponsored Schemes/Missions in agriculture sector. The umbrella scheme comprises of 12 schemes/ missions. These schemes seek to develop the agriculture and allied sector in a holistic and… Continue reading Krishonnati Yojana

Spreading influence: On Realm naval base and Kra Canal

Recently, there have been reports that China and Cambodia have signed a secret agreement that allows China exclusive use of the Realm naval base on the Gulf of Thailand. However, both China and Cambodia have denied such speculations. According to reports, China will use the base for 30 years, with automatic renewals every 10 years… Continue reading Spreading influence: On Realm naval base and Kra Canal

Explained: Lok Sabha has passed amendments to The Companies Act. Here’s what they are

Lok Sabha has passed The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2019.The Bill seeks to amend The Companies Act,2013. Under the 2013 Act,there were 81 compoundable offences that carry punishments of a fine and/or prison terms.These offences were heard by courts.  The Bill makes 16 of these offences civil defaults where government appointed adjudicating officers may levy penalties.Some… Continue reading Explained: Lok Sabha has passed amendments to The Companies Act. Here’s what they are

Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana

Union Minister of Textiles has informed Lok Sabha about the Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana(AHVY). The Government had launched the Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana (AHVY) in the year 2001-2002. The objective of the scheme is to mobilize the artisans into Self Help Groups and training the groups on various aspects of forming and running the community… Continue reading Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana

Ministry of mines organises a workshop on Effective utilization of Red Mud

Ministry of Mines has organised a workshop called ‘Waste To Wealth’ on effective utilization of ‘Red Mud’. The workshop was organised in association with Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre(JNARDDC). Red Mud is a solid waste generated during the aluminium production process.This is an environmental concern due to the presence of impurities such… Continue reading Ministry of mines organises a workshop on Effective utilization of Red Mud

Preventive steps taken to check Marine Pollution

Minister of State for Shipping(I/C) and Chemical & Fertilizers has informed Lok Sabha about the various preventive steps taken by the Government of India to check marine pollution. The Minister informed that India is a signatory to MARPOL(International Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution).  In addition,the Prevention of Marine Pollution is also dealt with… Continue reading Preventive steps taken to check Marine Pollution

IBBI amends norms for insolvency resolution process for corporate persons

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India(IBBI) has made several changes to regulations around insolvency resolution process for corporates as well as the liquidation process. The amendments require completion of liquidation process within one year of its commencement notwithstanding the pendency of applications for avoidance transactions. The amendments also specifies a maximum time of 90 days… Continue reading IBBI amends norms for insolvency resolution process for corporate persons

China launches first private rocket capable of carrying satellites

Chinese startup company iSpace has successfully launched the first commercial rocket of China into the Earth’s orbit. The successful launch of  Hyperbola-1 was lifted off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre with several satellites and payloads into a predetermined orbit. Hyperbola-1 has also carried the CAS-7B CubeSat.It is an amateur radio mission which is developed by… Continue reading China launches first private rocket capable of carrying satellites

Currency policing should be done by IMF not US:RBI governor Shaktikanta Das

The Reserve Bank of India governor has said that the International Monetary Fund(IMF) should not allow the U.S to bilaterally label countries as currency manipulators. He questioned the US bi-annual report calling out emerging markets for currency manipulation.He said that such labelling should not be a bilateral prerogative when multilateral institutions like the IMF exist.… Continue reading Currency policing should be done by IMF not US:RBI governor Shaktikanta Das

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