What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and IT is conducting a six-day Deep Dive Training program. What is a Deep Dive Training program? Launched by: National e-Governance Division, Ministry of Electronics and IT under the Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative. Purpose: It is a six day training programme that aims to create awareness around… Continue reading MeitY organises 24th CISO Deep Dive Training program under Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative
‘Aadhaar 2.0- Ushering the Next Era of Digital Identity and Smart Governance’ workshop
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Aadhar?3 Importance of Aadhar4 Recommendations from the workshop What is the News? The Minister of Electronics & Information Technology has addressed the three-day workshop ‘Aadhaar 2.0- Ushering the Next Era of Digital Identity and Smart Governance’. The workshop was organized by the Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI). The… Continue reading ‘Aadhaar 2.0- Ushering the Next Era of Digital Identity and Smart Governance’ workshop
Need to make agri-food systems resilient to address food security: SOFA 2021
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the report?3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What happens if there is a disruption in Agri-Food Systems?5 What are the recommendations given by the report to improve Agri-Food Systems? What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) has released the… Continue reading Need to make agri-food systems resilient to address food security: SOFA 2021
Centre may continue to hold at least 26% stake in public sector banks
What is the News? The Government of India will be introducing the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021 in the upcoming winter session. The Bill seeks to amend the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Acts, 1970 and 1980 and incidental amendments to Banking Regulation Act,1949. What are the key provisions of the Banking Laws… Continue reading Centre may continue to hold at least 26% stake in public sector banks
Science Ministers from India and UK discuss Green Energy collaboration
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology held an online meeting with the United Kingdom (UK) Science Minister wherein the two discussed Green Energy collaboration between the two countries. India-UK Science & Technology (S&T) collaboration India-UK Science & Technology(S&T) collaboration has been growing at a rapid pace and the joint research… Continue reading Science Ministers from India and UK discuss Green Energy collaboration
Religious conversion does not change caste, says Madras high court
What is the News? The Madras High Court has ruled that an individual’s caste couldn’t change on account of their conversion from one religion to another. What is the issue? A person originally belonging to the Adi- Dravidar Community had married a person from the Hindu Arunthathiyar community, both of which are originally Scheduled Caste.… Continue reading Religious conversion does not change caste, says Madras high court
Group of 8 Food secretaries to create national policy for community kitchens
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What was the Central Government’s response?4 What is a Community Kitchen? What is the News? The Government of India has decided to constitute a group of secretaries from states, along with senior officers of the Centre, to deliberate on a framework of Community Kitchens Scheme. Background A petition was… Continue reading Group of 8 Food secretaries to create national policy for community kitchens
Explained: What is INS Vela, the submarine commissioned by the Indian Navy?
What is the News? INS Vela has been commissioned by the Indian Navy. What is INS Vela? INS Vela is the fourth submarine in the series of six Scorpene-Class submarines being built under Project-75. Named After: Vela is named after a type of Indian fish belonging to the stingray family, and the crest depicts the… Continue reading Explained: What is INS Vela, the submarine commissioned by the Indian Navy?
Bring in three-rate GST structure, says study by Finance Ministry-backed think-tank
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current GST Tax rate structure?3 What is the problem with this GST Tax rate structure?4 What has the NIPFP suggested in its study? What is the News? National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP), an autonomous think tank backed by the Finance Ministry, has released a… Continue reading Bring in three-rate GST structure, says study by Finance Ministry-backed think-tank
Union Minister for Jal Shakti Launches River Cities Alliance -A Dedicated Platform For River Cities In India To Ideate, Discuss And Exchange Information For Sustainable Management of Urban Rivers
What is the News? Union Minister for Jal Shakti has launched the River Cities Alliance. What is the River Cities Alliance? Launched by: The alliance is a partnership of two Ministries i.e., Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Purpose: It is a dedicated platform for river cities in India to… Continue reading Union Minister for Jal Shakti Launches River Cities Alliance -A Dedicated Platform For River Cities In India To Ideate, Discuss And Exchange Information For Sustainable Management of Urban Rivers
