What is the news? Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has taken several steps in the year 2021. Initiatives taken by CSIR National Metrology Conclave CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories(NAL)’s “Octacopter” drone Swasth Vayu CSIR Aroma Mission India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus: India’s first indigenously developed and manufactured Hydrogen fuel cell bus was launched… Continue reading Year-End Review-2021- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
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Year End Review: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
What is the news? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched several initiatives for the welfare of the Tribal community in the year 2021. Note: Scheduled Tribes (ST) constitute approximately 8.6% of the population of India, numbering around 10.4 crores. There are over 705 Scheduled tribes notified under article 342 of the Constitution of India.… Continue reading Year End Review: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Western Naval Command conducts Joint maritime exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022)
What is the news? The Indian Navy has conducted a joint maritime Exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022) off the West Coast. What is Exercise Paschim Lehar? Exercise Paschim Lehar is a joint maritime exercise conducted under the aegis of Western Naval Command. Objective: To validate operational plans of the Western Naval Command and enhance Inter-Service synergy… Continue reading Western Naval Command conducts Joint maritime exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022)
Engineering Goods exports register a growth of 54% and jump to USD 81.8 Billion during April-December 2021 as compared to USD 52.9 Billion during same period in the previous year (2020)
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Engineering Goods?3 Why has there been tremendous growth in Engineering Goods Exports?4 What is the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme? What is the News? The Engineering Goods exports have registered a growth of 54% during April-December 2021 as compared to the same period in the previous year… Continue reading Engineering Goods exports register a growth of 54% and jump to USD 81.8 Billion during April-December 2021 as compared to USD 52.9 Billion during same period in the previous year (2020)
Key Initiatives and Achievements of Ministry of Rural Development during the year 2021
What is the News? The Ministry of Rural Development has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) Shyama Prasad… Continue reading Key Initiatives and Achievements of Ministry of Rural Development during the year 2021
Year-End Review-2021- Department of Biotechnology
Contents1 What is the News?2 Several of them are3 Developments in Medical Biotechnology4 Developments in Agriculture Biotechnology5 Crop varieties Developed5.1 Other developments What is the News? The Department of Biotechnology has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are Developments in Medical Biotechnology Autologous hair follicle grafting is a recent therapy to… Continue reading Year-End Review-2021- Department of Biotechnology
Ministry of Electronics & IT releases 2nd Volume of Vision Document on Electronics Manufacturing
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the objective of the report?3 Why should India concentrate on the electronics sector?4 What are the recommendations given by the report to achieve projected growth in the electronics sector? What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released a 5-year roadmap and Vision Document… Continue reading Ministry of Electronics & IT releases 2nd Volume of Vision Document on Electronics Manufacturing
“India emerges as largest exporters of cucumber and gherkins in the world”
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What are gherkins? 3 How was this achieved? 4 Where are Gherkins grown in India? What is the news? India has emerged as the largest exporter of gherkins in the world. What are gherkins? Pickling cucumber is globally referred as gherkins or cornichons. Gherkins are exported under two categories — cucumbers and gherkins, which are… Continue reading “India emerges as largest exporters of cucumber and gherkins in the world”
Union Minister of Home and Cooperation releases India’s First “District Good Governance Index” in Jammu
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why was the District Good Governance Index prepared for J&K?3 What is the District Good Governance Index for J&K?4 What are the key findings of the District Good Governance Index? What is the News? The Union Home Minister has released India’s First “District Good Governance Index” for the Union Territory… Continue reading Union Minister of Home and Cooperation releases India’s First “District Good Governance Index” in Jammu
Year End Review: Ministry of Labour and Employment
What is the News? A number of major initiatives were undertaken by the Ministry of Labour and Employment during the year 2021. Several of them are e-Shram Portal Atma Nirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme: Under the scheme, assurance financial assistance is provided to eligible family members in the event… Continue reading Year End Review: Ministry of Labour and Employment
