What is the News? The Minister of Tourism has informed the Lok Sabha about the National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism. What is Medical Tourism and Wellness Tourism? Medical Tourism: It may be defined as ‘activities related to travel and hosting a foreign tourist who stays at least one night at the… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism: Union Minister
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Prime Minister dedicated the National Defence University to the Nation and addressed its first convocation, at Gandhinagar, Gujarat
What is the News? The Prime Minister dedicated the Rashtriya Raksha University(National Defense University) to the nation and addressed its first convocation at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. What is Rashtriya Raksha University? Rashtriya Raksha University is a Central University located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It has a specialization in National and Internal Security. It was established by the… Continue reading Prime Minister dedicated the National Defence University to the Nation and addressed its first convocation, at Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Union Minister launches ‘India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge’ under AMRUT 2.0
What is the News? The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the ‘India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge’ under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation(AMRUT) 2.0. Why was this challenge launched? AMRUT 2.0 was launched by the Prime Minister in 2021. The mission aims to provide central assistance for universal coverage… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge’ under AMRUT 2.0
Halari Breed of Donkey: Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying addresses Saurashtra Maldhari Sammelan
What is the News? Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has addressed the Saurashtra Maldhari Sammelan. The sammelan deliberated upon the conservation of threatened breeds of livestock, particularly the Halari breed of Donkey. What is the Halari Breed of Donkey? Halari Donkey is one of the important livestock in the semi-arid landscape of… Continue reading Halari Breed of Donkey: Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying addresses Saurashtra Maldhari Sammelan
Union Minister reviews Gallium Nitride Technology center – GEECI, Bengaluru
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Gallium Nitride Ecosystem Enabling Centre and Incubator(GEECI)?3 What is Gallium Nitride(GaN)?4 Applications of Gallium Nitride What is the News? The Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology has visited the Gallium Nitride Ecosystem Enabling Centre and Incubator(GEECI) facility at the prestigious Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bengaluru. What… Continue reading Union Minister reviews Gallium Nitride Technology center – GEECI, Bengaluru
Department of Pharmaceuticals releases Approach paper on ‘Draft National Medical Devices Policy 2022’ for consultation
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Medical Devices Sector?3 What is the Draft National Policy for the Medical Devices, 2022?4 Features of the Policy What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals has released “Draft National Policy for the Medical Devices, 2022”. What is the Medical Devices Sector? The medical device is a… Continue reading Department of Pharmaceuticals releases Approach paper on ‘Draft National Medical Devices Policy 2022’ for consultation
Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers releases guidelines for the scheme “Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI)”
What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has released the guidelines for the scheme “Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI)”. What is the Scheme for Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry(SPI)? Aim: To strengthen the existing infrastructure facilities in order to make India a global leader in the Pharma Sector. Components of… Continue reading Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers releases guidelines for the scheme “Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI)”
India – Canada to re-launch the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights from the dialogue?2.1 India-Canada Trade3 What is the need for India to sign FTA with other countries? What is the News? India and Canada held the fifth Ministerial Dialogue on Trade & Investment(MDTI). The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister and Canada’s… Continue reading India – Canada to re-launch the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations
Union Home Minister addressed the 37th Foundation Day celebrations of National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB)
What is the News? Union Minister of Home Affairs attended the 37th Foundation Day celebrations of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) as the Chief Guest in New Delhi. What is the National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB)? National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) was established in 1986. It is an Indian government agency responsible for collecting and analyzing… Continue reading Union Home Minister addressed the 37th Foundation Day celebrations of National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB)
Union Minister launches MSME Innovative Scheme (Incubation, Design and IPR) & MSME IDEA HACKATHON 2022 under MSME Champions Scheme
What is the News? The Union Minister for MSME has launched the MSME Innovative Scheme (Incubation, Design and IPR) along with the MSME IDEA HACKATHON 2022. What is the MSME Innovative Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of MSME Aim: a) To promote and support untapped creativity of the MSME sector and b) To act as a… Continue reading Union Minister launches MSME Innovative Scheme (Incubation, Design and IPR) & MSME IDEA HACKATHON 2022 under MSME Champions Scheme

