What is the News? A bronze statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda will be unveiled soon at the premises of the Kempegowda International Airport(KIA). Who is Nadaprabhu Kempegowda? Nadaprabhu Kempegowda is a 16th-century chieftain of the Vijayanagara empire. Community: He belonged to the Vokkaliga community in south Karnataka. Contributions: He is credited as the founder of Bengaluru… Continue reading Explained: Who was Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, whose statue is coming up at the Bengaluru airport?
Explained: What is ISRO’s ‘POEM’ platform?
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) PSLV-C53 rocket has successfully placed three Singaporean satellites into orbit. Besides placing these three Singaporean satellites in orbit, ISRO has also achieved the feat of successfully launching the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module or ‘POEM’. What is POEM? The PSLV Orbital Experimental Module is a platform that will… Continue reading Explained: What is ISRO’s ‘POEM’ platform?
Assessment of States/UTs based on implementation of Business Reforms Action Plan for the year 2020 declared
What is the News? The Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs has announced the assessment of States/UTs under the Business Reforms Action Plan(BRAP) 2020. What is the Business Reforms Action Plan(BRAP)? Released by: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry since 2014. Aim: To boost investor confidence, foster business-friendly… Continue reading Assessment of States/UTs based on implementation of Business Reforms Action Plan for the year 2020 declared
PM participates in ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme
What is the News? The Prime Minister has participated in the ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme. During this, he launched several initiatives like 1) Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme, 2) Capacity Building of First-Time MSME Exporters(CBFTE) scheme, and 3) new features of the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) to ramp up the MSME sector. … Continue reading PM participates in ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme
INS SATPURA ARRIVES AT PEARL HARBOUR IN HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN RIMPAC-22
What is the News? INS Satpura has entered Pearl Harbour in Hawaii Islands to participate in Rim of the Pacific(RIMPAC) exercise. Note: INS Satpura is an indigenously designed and built 6000-tonne guided missile stealth frigate equipped to seek and destroy adversary in air, surface and underwater. What is Exercise RIMPAC? It is one of the… Continue reading INS SATPURA ARRIVES AT PEARL HARBOUR IN HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN RIMPAC-22
Vritika Research Internship
What is the News? The one-month-long Vritika Research Internship was concluded with the valedictory function organized by CSIR-NIScPR. What is Vritika? VRITIKA is the call for initiation and practice in science through the Training and Skill Internship. Objective: To provide necessary knowledge on converting research data into an indexed publication and exposure to processing of… Continue reading Vritika Research Internship
High-speed expendable aerial target Abhyas successfully tested off Odisha coast
What is the News? India has successfully tested the indigenously-designed Abhyas – a High-speed Expendable Aerial Target(HEAT) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), off the coast of Odisha. What is Abhyas? Source: Wikipedia Designed and developed by: Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) of DRDO Purpose: It offers a realistic threat scenario for practice of weapon systems.Hence,… Continue reading High-speed expendable aerial target Abhyas successfully tested off Odisha coast
Growing reliance on MGNREGA in rural areas, elevated youth unemployment in urban areas, are worrying signals
Context: Employment scenario in India remains poor. This can be gauged by the data on work demanded and availed by households under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). Worrying MGNREGS data MGNREGS data: Number of households seeking employment under MGNREGS has increased gradually. No of households availing work under MGNREGS May 2022… Continue reading Growing reliance on MGNREGA in rural areas, elevated youth unemployment in urban areas, are worrying signals
Don’t ignore the services sector
News: India aspires to become a $5-trillion economy. It is predicated on the growth of its international trade to $2 trillion by 2030 which is equally contributed by the merchandise and services sector. About the Status of services and manufacturing sector It comprises over 50% of the GDP, overriding the contribution of both agriculture and… Continue reading Don’t ignore the services sector
About the ban on single-use plastics: Plastic Challenge
News: The GoI notified the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2021 in August last year. It prohibits 20 single-use plastic items by 2022. About the rules 2021 Various single-use plastic items will be banned from 1 July 2022, including ubiquitous plastic cutleries. However, plastic carry bags having a thickness of less than 120 microns will… Continue reading About the ban on single-use plastics: Plastic Challenge
