KRCNET AND MOBILE APP “MAUSAM” LAUNCHED
Focus: GS-III Science and technology Why in news? Under the Digital India initiative of Government of India, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) aims to develop a World-Class Knowledge Resource Centre Network (KRCNet). Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) launched the mobile App “Mausam” for India Meteorological Department. Details KRCNet Portal The traditional libraries of the MoES […]
INDIA AND INDONESIA: BILATERAL DEFENCE COOPERATION
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? Defence Ministers’ Dialogue between India and Republic of Indonesia was held recently. Highlights The long history of mutually beneficial interactions between India and Indonesia countries with a tradition of close political dialogue, economic and trade linkages as well as cultural and people to people interactions was highlighted. The […]
BIS MOBILE APP ‘BIS-CARE’
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution launched the Bureau of Indian Standard’s Mobile App ‘BIS-Care’ and three portals – the Standardization, Conformity Assessment and Training Portals of e-BIS for consumers. Details Consumers can check the authenticity of the ISI-marked and hallmarked products and lodge complaints […]
SCHEMES, BULK DRUGS PARKS & MEDICAL DEVICES PARKS
Focus: GS-III Industry and Infrastructure Why in news? Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers launched four schemes of Department of Pharmaceuticals for promotion of domestic manufacturing of bulk drugs and medical devices parks in the country. Introduction India is often referred to as ‘the pharmacy of the world’ and this has been proved true especially […]
ISRAELI TEAM ARRIVES FOR TRIALS OF COVID-19 TESTS
Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology, Prelims Why in news? An Israeli team, led by a “high ranking” research and development (R&D) defence official, arrived in India with a multi-pronged mission, codenamed “Operation Breathing Space”. Operation Breathing Space The team will be coordinated by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), and Indian Ministry of Defence (MOD) […]
5 RAFALES HEAD TO INDIA
Focus: GS-III Internal Security Challenges Why in news? Five Rafale fighter jets of the 36 ordered by the Indian Air Force (IAF) took off from France and are homebound to India. Benefits This move of inducting Rafales to the IAF will boost rapid deployment of the jets to upgrade India’s ageing air power amid tensions […]
RBI GOVERNOR: 5 POINTS TO REIGNITE THE ECONOMY
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor said five dynamic shifts have the potential to shape the future of the country’s economy. He said the infrastructure gap still remains large and there is a need for diversifying financing options. The Five Dynamic Shifts I. Favoring Agricultural Sector The RBI […]
GOVT. TO GO AHEAD WITH DIVESTMENT OF PSUS
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? The government is working on completing the stake sale process of about 23 public sector companies whose divestment has already been cleared by the Cabinet. With regard to extending credit to the industry – under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS), micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) […]
CHINA MEETS AFGHANISTAN, PAKISTAN, NEPAL MINISTERS
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? China convened a rare quadrilateral dialogue with the Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan, Nepal and Pakistan. Details China pledged to strengthen cooperation among the four nations in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic as well as boosting their economic recoveries, including through regional connectivity projects. China outlined four proposals at […]
WHAT WAS SAID ABOUT INDIA AND BANGLADESH?
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? Speaking on the occasion of handing over 10 broad gauge locomotives to Bangladesh – Indian Minister of External Affairs said India-Bangladesh relationship is a role model for good neighbourly relationship in the South Asian region. Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister said that the Indian government and society have an obligation […]