What is the News? The Minister of Minority Affairs has informed the Lok Sabha about the Parsi Population in India. About Parsi Population As per the Census, the population of the Parsi (Zoroastrian) community decreased from 69,601 in the Census 2001 to 57,264 in the Census 2011. About Jiyo Parsi Scheme Nodal Ministry: Ministry of… Continue reading Declining Parsi Population in the Country
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India-Japan Summit Joint Statement Partnership for a Peaceful, Stable and Prosperous Post-COVID World
What is the News? The Prime Minister of Japan has made an official visit to India for the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit. What are the key highlights from the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit? India and Japan: – Reaffirmed the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan. – Welcomed the holding of the first… Continue reading India-Japan Summit Joint Statement Partnership for a Peaceful, Stable and Prosperous Post-COVID World
Centre focuses on promoting exports of GI-tagged niche agricultural products
What is the News? The Government of India has been taking steps to promote exports of locally sourced Geographical Indications(GI) tagged agricultural products. What are the steps taken by the Government to promote the export of GI tagged Agri Products? Exports of GI Products: Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority(APEDA) has been facilitating exports… Continue reading Centre focuses on promoting exports of GI-tagged niche agricultural products
Defence Minister inaugurates Flight Control System Integration complex
What is the News? The Defence Minister inaugurated a seven-storeyed Flight Control System (FCS) Integration facility. What is the Flight Control System (FCS) Integration facility? Developed by: DRDO with the help of M/s Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Located at: Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Bengaluru, Karnataka… Continue reading Defence Minister inaugurates Flight Control System Integration complex
Union Panchayati Raj Minister releases the Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj
What is the News? Union Minister of Panchayati Raj has released the “Disaster Management Plan of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj(DMP-MoPR)”. What is the Disaster Management Plan of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj(DMP-MoPR)? Prepared by: Ministry of Panchayati Raj Need for this plan: India has been vulnerable in varying degrees to many natural as well… Continue reading Union Panchayati Raj Minister releases the Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj
National Rail Plan Vision – 2030
What is the News? The Minister of Railways has informed Lok Sabha about the National Rail Plan Vision – 2030. What is the National Rail Plan Vision – 2030? Prepared by: Indian Railways Aim: To create a ‘future ready’ Railway system by 2030 Salient Features of the plan – Formulate strategies based on both operational… Continue reading National Rail Plan Vision – 2030
National eVidhan Application(NeVA)
What is the News? Minister Of State For Parliamentary Affairs has informed Lok Sabha about the National eVidhan Application(NeVA). What is the National eVidhan Application(NeVA)? National eVidhan Application(NeVA) is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) included in the Digital India Programme. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs(MoPA) Aim: To make the functioning of all Legislative Houses… Continue reading National eVidhan Application(NeVA)
Beneficiaries Under PM-Daksh Yojana
What is the News? The Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment has informed Rajya Sabha about the PM-Daksh Yojana. What is PM-Daksh Yojana? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Full Form: Pradhan Mantri-Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH) Purpose: It is a National Action Plan for skilling marginalized persons covering SCs, OBCs,… Continue reading Beneficiaries Under PM-Daksh Yojana
Union Minister launches world’s most advanced technology – developed Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Toyota Mirai
What is the News? The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has launched the world’s most advanced technology – developed Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Toyota Mirai. What is Toyota Mirai? Toyata Mirai (‘Mirai’ in Japanese means ‘future’.) is India’s first green hydrogen-based advanced Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle(FCEV). The car is capable… Continue reading Union Minister launches world’s most advanced technology – developed Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Toyota Mirai
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor(GEM)
What is the News? The Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has informed Lok Sabha about the Startup and Entrepreneurship ecosystem in India. Startup Ecosystem in India: India has become the third-largest start-up ecosystem in the world after the US and China, with over 60,000 start-ups. India created 42 Unicorns in the year 2021 alone.… Continue reading Global Entrepreneurship Monitor(GEM)
