What is the News? After his ‘vocal for local’ pitch, Prime Minister has made a call for ‘local for global’ while praising the quantum jump in exports of Indian products. What is the “Vocal for Local” and “Local for Global” Slogan? The idea of the slogan “Vocal for Local” is to promote local industries and… Continue reading PM pitches for ‘local for global’
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Cabinet approves extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) for another 6 months
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) scheme for another six months, i.e., till September 2022. This will be the sixth phase of PM-GKAY. The Phase V of the scheme was to end in March 2022. What is Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana(PM-GKAY)? Launched… Continue reading Cabinet approves extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) for another 6 months
India’s ‘space economy’ valued at ₹36,794 crore
What is the News? The Centre for Development Studies(CDS) and the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) has released a paper titled “The space economy of India: its size and structure”. About the paper on the Space Economy of India Purpose: The paper is a first-of-its-kind attempt at measuring the size of India’s… Continue reading India’s ‘space economy’ valued at ₹36,794 crore
State can impose tax on lotteries of other States within its jurisdiction: SC
What is the News? The Supreme Court has held that a State legislature has the right to impose tax on lotteries conducted by other States within its jurisdiction. What was the case about? Karnataka and Kerala governments had enacted laws to tax lotteries organized and promoted by the States of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Manipur… Continue reading State can impose tax on lotteries of other States within its jurisdiction: SC
Union Minister launches TEJAS skilling project at Dubai Expo
What is the News? The Union Minister has launched the TEJAS skilling project at the Dubai Expo. What is TEJAS Skilling Project? Full-Form: TEJAS stands for Training for Emirates Jobs And Skills. Launched by: It is a Skill India International Project to train overseas Indians. Aim: The project is aimed at skill enhancement, certification and… Continue reading Union Minister launches TEJAS skilling project at Dubai Expo
India’s Exports Reach US$ 400 billion: Reasons, Challenges and Way Ahead – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The value of India’s goods exports in the FY2021-22 hit $400 billion in March 2022 which is the highest till date and is expected to reach US$ 410 billion by the end of the month. It adds another feather in the cap of the Indian Economy and shows its potential… Continue reading India’s Exports Reach US$ 400 billion: Reasons, Challenges and Way Ahead – Explained, pointwise
Explained: Who are the Bucharest Nine, countries on NATO’s eastern flank?
What is the News? Bucharest Nine(B9) rejected the Russian claim about the eastward “expansion” of the North-Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). What is Bucharest Nine(B9)? About: It is a group of nine NATO countries in Eastern Europe that became part of the US-led military alliance after the end of the Cold War. Founded in: 2015. It… Continue reading Explained: Who are the Bucharest Nine, countries on NATO’s eastern flank?
DRDO successfully flight tests Indian Army version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile off Odisha coast
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has conducted two successful flight tests of the Army version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile(MRSAM) at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. What are MRSAM Missiles? MRSAM is a surface-to-air missile developed to use for the Indian Army. Developed by:… Continue reading DRDO successfully flight tests Indian Army version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile off Odisha coast
Smoking causes over seven million deaths a year
What is the News? As per the estimates of WHO, around 1.3 billion people smoke all over the world. Among them, 80% live in low and middle-income countries. Smoking kills over eight million people around the year. Over seven million of these people die due to direct tobacco use, and 1.2 million non-smokers are exposed… Continue reading Smoking causes over seven million deaths a year
UPSC IAS Prelims 2022 Material | Art and Culture Current Affairs- Architecture in India – Dec. 2021- 15th March, 2022
Dear Friends, This post is a part of our current affairs series for the UPSC IAS Prelims 2022. In this post, we have covered Art, architecture, and Culture in the news of the Architecture section. This post covers current affairs from Dec. 2021 to 15th March 2022. In the 2nd part, we will cover the… Continue reading UPSC IAS Prelims 2022 Material | Art and Culture Current Affairs- Architecture in India – Dec. 2021- 15th March, 2022
