What is the news? The Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has taken several steps in the year 2021. Several of these steps are: Production Linked Incentive Scheme: PLI schemes for 14 key sectors of manufacturing has been launched. These 14 sectors are: (i) Automobiles and Auto Components,… Continue reading Year End Review – 2021 for Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
New education policy follows Mahatma Gandhi’s “Nai Talim” in terms of mother tongue: Vice President
What is the news? The Vice President of India recently said that the New Education Policy follows the ‘Nai Talim’ of Mahatma Gandhi by giving importance to the mother tongue as the medium of instruction at school level. He was speaking at the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University. What is Nai… Continue reading New education policy follows Mahatma Gandhi’s “Nai Talim” in terms of mother tongue: Vice President
ISRO gearing up for multiple space missions in 2022
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for a number of missions in 2022. What are the missions that will be launched by ISRO in upcoming years? First unmanned mission of Gaganyaan: It is expected to be launched before the 75th anniversary of India’s independence (August 15, 2022). Disha: It… Continue reading ISRO gearing up for multiple space missions in 2022
Understanding IC15, India’s first crypto index
What is the news? Superapp CryptoWire recently launched India’s first cryptocurrency index, IC15. It will measure the performance of the 15 most widely traded cryptocurrencies listed on leading crypto exchanges by market capitalization. Aim: a) To increase awareness and knowledge of the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, and b) To help investors understand how virtual coin… Continue reading Understanding IC15, India’s first crypto index
India questions China’s developing country status on per capita basis
What is the news? During the latest round of China’s trade policy review, India questioned China’s claim that it was a developing country. Also, the US has been demanding that countries like China and India should voluntarily give up the benefits given to developing countries at the WTO, on account of their rapid economic progress.… Continue reading India questions China’s developing country status on per capita basis
Taiwanese manufacturers face unfamiliar conditions in India
News: Taiwanese firms like Foxconn, Wistron ,Pegatron and Quanta Computer have come to dominate global electronics manufacturing Industry and have had a very strong presence in China till now. But, recently, they have started to shift their base to India as China is facing labour shortages and to cut their overreliance on China. However, they… Continue reading Taiwanese manufacturers face unfamiliar conditions in India
Climate crisis in Kerala: An integrated approach is needed to mitigate impact
News: Kerala has seen various instances of heavy rains, floods, landslides and droughts over the last few years. What are the natural disasters that Kerala is prone to? Landslides: These are triggered by the slope of an area, rainfall intensity, soil saturation capacity, soil depth and geological structure of a location. Flash Floods: Low-lying… Continue reading Climate crisis in Kerala: An integrated approach is needed to mitigate impact
Expect a torrid pace of policy action in our tech space
News: In 2022, the tech policy space is going to witness a number of new regulations across a number of areas. Over the past year-and-a-half, the government has undertaken a number of bold and progressive regulatory reforms. We need to ensure that there is no let-up in the pace and progressive approach to regulatory reforms,… Continue reading Expect a torrid pace of policy action in our tech space
A partnership to carry India into net-zero future
News: With active cooperation from the private sector, India will be able to help build a more sustainable world. What are the steps taken by India to reduce GHG emission? New climate targets have been pledged by India at COP26: Read here: https://forumias.com/blog/indias-panchamrita-pledge-at-cop26-explained-pointwise/ New cutting-edge renewable technologies: India has already announced a Hydrogen Energy Mission… Continue reading A partnership to carry India into net-zero future
Some ideas for the budget
News: Budget serves as an appropriate way in the hands of government through which it can shape the nation’s destiny. Article presents with ideas for the upcoming Budget. What are the reforms that the government needs to take in the upcoming budget? 1) Free Trade agreements: Impact of the reforms like GST, IBC, and labor… Continue reading Some ideas for the budget
