What is the News? The Central Government has approved New Guidelines of Central Sector Scheme “Promotion of MSMEs in North Eastern Region(NER) and Sikkim”. What is the “Promotion of MSMEs in the North Eastern Region and Sikkim” Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME) Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To provide financial… Continue reading New Guidelines for Central Sector Scheme “Promotion of MSMEs in North Eastern Region and Sikkim” for enhancing productivity and competitiveness
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Integrated Landscape Management Plan For Greater Panna Landscape Released
What is the News? The government of India has released the final report of the Integrated Landscape Management Plan for Greater Panna Landscape. What is the Integrated Landscape Management Plan for Greater Panna Landscape? Prepared by: Wildlife Institute of India(WII) Purpose: The plan has been prepared in respect of the Ken-Betwa Link Project which has… Continue reading Integrated Landscape Management Plan For Greater Panna Landscape Released
India to oppose continuation of moratorium on customs duties on e-com trade at WTO meet
What is the News? India will strongly oppose the continuation of the moratorium on customs duties on e-commerce trade at the World Trade Organization(WTO)’s 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) in Geneva, Switzerland. What is the E-transmission Moratorium? WTO members have agreed not to impose customs duty on electronic transmission since 1998 and the moratorium has been… Continue reading India to oppose continuation of moratorium on customs duties on e-com trade at WTO meet
Har Ghar Dastak 2.0 campaign commences
What is the News? The Union Health Ministry has launched “Har Ghar Dastak campaign 2.0” to accelerate the pace and coverage of COVID19 vaccination across States and UTs. What is the Har Ghar Dastak campaign? The Har Ghar Dastak campaign was launched in Nov 2021. Under this campaign, healthcare workers in all the States visited… Continue reading Har Ghar Dastak 2.0 campaign commences
India and Sweden Host Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm
What is the News? India and Sweden hosted the Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm, Sweden. What is Industry Transition Dialogue? Hosted by: India and Sweden as part of the Leadership for Industry Transition (LeadIT) Initiative. Purpose: To contribute to the UN Conference ‘Stockholm+50’ that will set the agenda for COP27. At the dialogue, the Union… Continue reading India and Sweden Host Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm
Kerala registers car that runs on hydrogen fuel — 1st in country
What is the News? The first hydrogen-powered car named “Toyota Mirai” was registered in Kerala in April 2022. With this, Kerala has become one of the select few states to allow the registration of such cars. Note: The registered vehicle is exempt from taxation because it will be used for research and development purposes. What… Continue reading Kerala registers car that runs on hydrogen fuel — 1st in country
Explained: What are ‘artillery rockets,’ and why is the US sending them to Ukraine?
What is the News? The United States has announced that it is sending its High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems known as HIMARS to Ukraine. What is HIMARS? The US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems are known as HIMARS. It is a multiple launch rocket system or MLRS – a mobile unit that can simultaneously launch… Continue reading Explained: What are ‘artillery rockets,’ and why is the US sending them to Ukraine?
Cabinet approves Expanding the mandate of Government e Marketplace – Special Purpose Vehicle (GeM – SPV) to allow procurement by Cooperatives as Buyers
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has given its approval for expanding the mandate of Government e-Marketplace(GeM) to allow procurement by Cooperatives as buyers on GeM. What is the Government e-Marketplace(GeM)? Launched by: Ministry of Commerce and Industry in 2016. Aim: To create an open and transparent procurement platform for Government buyers. At present,… Continue reading Cabinet approves Expanding the mandate of Government e Marketplace – Special Purpose Vehicle (GeM – SPV) to allow procurement by Cooperatives as Buyers
Explained: Why Neptune and Uranus appear in different colours
What is the News? Neptune and Uranus have much in common. They have similar masses, sizes and atmospheric compositions. But their appearances are in different shades of blue. At visible wavelengths, Neptune is a rich, deep azure hue while Uranus is a distinctly pale shade of cyan. Why do Uranus and Neptune appear in different… Continue reading Explained: Why Neptune and Uranus appear in different colours
NTPC releases Biodiversity Policy for conservation and restoration of biodiversity
What is the News? National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC Ltd.), as a member of the India Business & Biodiversity Initiative(IBBI) has released a renewed Biodiversity Policy 2022. What is the purpose of the Biodiversity Policy 2022? Aim: To establish a comprehensive vision and guiding principle for conservation, restoration, and enhancement of biodiversity. – To… Continue reading NTPC releases Biodiversity Policy for conservation and restoration of biodiversity
