Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Report on the State of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy(FLN) in India3 What is Foundational Literacy and Numeracy(FLN)?4 About Index on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy5 Key Findings of the Index6 Other key Observations of the report What is the News? The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) has… Continue reading The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister releases the report on State of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in India
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CCEA nod to extension of irrigation scheme
What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for 2021-26. What is Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana(PMKSY)? Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) was launched in 2015. Aim: To enhance physical access of water on farms and… Continue reading CCEA nod to extension of irrigation scheme
Cabinet approves an incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions (P2M)
What is the news? Cabinet has approved an incentive scheme for promotion of Rupay debit cards and low value BHIM-UPI transactions (Person to Merchant) of up to 2000 rupees in the country. This scheme currently has a validity of one year. What is the scheme? Under the scheme, the government will reimburse transaction charges… Continue reading Cabinet approves an incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions (P2M)
UNESCO inscribes ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
What is the news? The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has inscribed ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. With the inscription of Durga Puja, India now has 14 intangible cultural heritage elements on the prestigious UNESCO Representative List of ICH… Continue reading UNESCO inscribes ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Cabinet approves Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing in the country. About Scheme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem Aim: To provide attractive incentive support to companies that are engaged in Silicon Semiconductor Fabs (Fabrication plants), Display Fabs, Compound Semiconductors / Silicon Photonics /… Continue reading Cabinet approves Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India
India’s first and one of world’s largest Green Hydrogen Microgrid Projects to be set up at Simhadri
What is the news? NTPC Ltd has awarded a project of “Standalone Fuel-Cell based Micro-grid with hydrogen production using an electrolyser in NTPC Guest House at its Simhadri plant in Andhra Pradesh. About Green Hydrogen Microgrid Project It is India’s first Green Hydrogen based Energy Storage Project. Under this project, hydrogen would be produced using… Continue reading India’s first and one of world’s largest Green Hydrogen Microgrid Projects to be set up at Simhadri
Cabinet approves Treaty between India and Poland concerning Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Mutual Legal Assistance?3 What is Letters Rogatory (LR)?4 Difference between Mutual Legal Assistance and Letter Rogatory(LR) What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Government of the Republic of India and the Republic of Poland. The… Continue reading Cabinet approves Treaty between India and Poland concerning Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
6th India Water Impact Summit Concludes
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the India Water Impact Summit?3 What are the key highlights of the summit?4 Other key Facts Mentioned in the Article What is the News? The 6th Edition of the India Water Impact Summit has concluded. What is the India Water Impact Summit? Organized by: National Mission for Clean… Continue reading 6th India Water Impact Summit Concludes
India loses WTO dispute over sugar subsidies; set to file an appeal
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the issue?3 What did the WTO Dispute Panel rule?4 How has India responded?5 Will this ruling impact India? What is the news? India has lost the dispute over subsidies of sugar exports at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The dispute settlement panel has ruled against India on a… Continue reading India loses WTO dispute over sugar subsidies; set to file an appeal
Progress Achieved in National Leprosy Eradication Programme
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Leprosy?3 What is National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP)?4 Major initiatives under Leprosy Eradication What is the news? Recently, the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare tabled the progress report of Leprosy in the Rajya Sabha. According to that, India has achieved the elimination of leprosy… Continue reading Progress Achieved in National Leprosy Eradication Programme
