For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Deregulation of oil price3 What are oil bonds?4 Previous instances5 Rationale behind issuing bonds by the government6 Issues/concerns7 Suggestions/Measures8 Way forward Introduction The Centre has argued that it cannot reduce taxes on petrol and diesel, as it has to bear the burden of payments in lieu of oil bonds… Continue reading Oil bonds and other associated issues – Explained, pointwise
India, UK plan world bank for green energy
Source: Livemint Contents1 What is the News?2 What will be the purpose of the World Bank of Green Energy?3 About COP-26:4 Ratchet Mechanism:5 Green Hydrogen: What is the News? Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-26), India and the UK are planning to explore the possibility of setting up a World Bank for green… Continue reading India, UK plan world bank for green energy
Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 of Coal Ministry to be Launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Coal will be launching Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations. About Vriksharopan Abhiyan: Organized by: It is a tree plantation campaign to be organized by the Ministry of Coal. Under the initiative, large scale plantations will be carried out in… Continue reading Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 of Coal Ministry to be Launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Atal Innovation Mission in collaboration with Dassault Systemes launch Student Entrepreneurship Program 3.0
Source: PIB What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission(AIM),NITI Aayog in collaboration with Dassault Systemes has launched the third series of the ‘Student Entrepreneurship Program’ (SEP 3.0) About Student Entrepreneurship Program(SEP 3.0): Launched by: Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in collaboration with Dassault Systemes Target Group: Young Innovators of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL). Aim: To push school… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission in collaboration with Dassault Systemes launch Student Entrepreneurship Program 3.0
India records 572% growth in grant of Patents in last 7 years
Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister of Commerce and Industry has conferred the National Intellectual Property Awards 2020. About National Intellectual Property Awards: Given by: Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks(CGPDTM), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Aim: To recognize and reward… Continue reading India records 572% growth in grant of Patents in last 7 years
India to host second UNWGIC in 2022
Source: PIB What is the News? The Global Geospatial Information Community was sensitized about the second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC) to be organized by India in 2022. About United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress(UNWGIC): Organized by: United Nation Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) every four years. Aim: To… Continue reading India to host second UNWGIC in 2022
Reserve Bank launches index to capture financial inclusion
Source: Livemint and Business Standard What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India has released India’s First composite Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index). About Financial Inclusion Index(FI-Index): Released by: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) Aim: To capture the extent of financial inclusion across the country. Parameters: The index comprises three broad parameters — access (35% weightage),… Continue reading Reserve Bank launches index to capture financial inclusion
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #07 : Manoj Soni Board, Philosophy Optional, Uttar Pradesh State
Board:- Manoj Soni Education:- B.tech in Mechanical Engg. MNNIT Allahabad Work ex:- Tata Motors, New Delhi Optional:- Philosophy State:- Uttar Pradesh Chairman Asked to remove mask to verify photo. So ‘my name’, How is life? So you left your job in TML after a couple of years to prepare for civil services, are you also… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #07 : Manoj Soni Board, Philosophy Optional, Uttar Pradesh State
Govt notifies RoDTEP rates, guidelines
Source: Livemint and The Hindu What is the News? The government of India has notified the rates and norms for the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. About RoDTEP Scheme: Launched by: Ministry of Commerce & Industry Which scheme is it replacing? The RoDTEP scheme is replacing the earlier Merchandise and… Continue reading Govt notifies RoDTEP rates, guidelines
MeitY-NASSCOM Start-up Women Entrepreneur Awards in partnership with UN Women
Source: PIB What is the News? The government has announced the winners of the Start-up Women Entrepreneur Awards 2020-21. It has also launched the Amrit Mahotsav Shri Shakti Innovation Challenge. About Start-up Women Entrepreneur Awards 2020-21: Setup by: Ministry for Electronics and IT (MeitY)-NASSCOM in partnership with UN Women. Aim: To recognize and cultivate the… Continue reading MeitY-NASSCOM Start-up Women Entrepreneur Awards in partnership with UN Women
