New Industrial Development Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade for New Industrial Development Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir. The development of reorganization of Jammu & Kashmir into UT of Jammu & Kashmir under the J&K Reorganisation […]
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Solidarity and Stability Deal Recently, the Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince has said that the Gulf States had signed Solidarity and Stability Deal. Qatar has remained under an air, land and sea embargo imposed by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt since 2017. The Saudi-led bloc also severed diplomatic relations with the gas-rich […]
Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) Recently, the Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) has come out with a noble initiative of making Study materials about Cow Science available and conduct “Kamdhenu Gau-Vigyan Prachar-Prasar Examination”. Highlights It is the first-ever exam of this kind which will be held annually. The students of primary, secondary and college levels and general […]
National Metrology Conclave Recently, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has delivered inaugural address at the National Metrology Conclave 2021. Key Highlights of National Metrology Conclave 2021 The Conclave was organised by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL). The theme of the conclave is ‘Metrology for the Inclusive Growth of the Nation’. […]
Kochi-Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline Recently, the Prime Minister has decided to dedicate the Kochi-Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline to the nation. Kochi-Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline It is a 450 km long pipeline which has been built by GAIL (India) Ltd. It has transportation capacity of 12 Million Metric Standard Cubic Metres per day. It will carry […]
203rd Anniversary of the Bhima-Koregaon Battle The victory pillar (also known as Ranstambh or Jaystambh) in Bhima-Koregaon village (Pune district of Maharashtra) celebrated the 203rd anniversary of the Bhima-Koregaon battle of 1818 on 1st January, 2021. In 2018, incidents of violent clashes between Dalit and Maratha groups were registered during the celebration of the 200th […]
IFSCA becomes member of IOSCO Recently, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has become an Associate Member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) It has been established in 2020 under the International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019. It is headquartered at GIFT City, Gandhinagar in […]
Agri India Hackathon Recently, the Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has inaugurated the Virtual Agri-hackathon 2020. It is organised by the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare in association with IARI, Pusa-New Delhi. It will bring together the most important stakeholders from industry & governmentalongside India’s young bright minds, creative startups […]
Export of Akash Missile Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the export of Akash Missile System and creates a Committee for faster Approval of Exports. It is a Short Range Surface to Air Missile system to protect vulnerable areas and vulnerable points from air attacks. Akash Weapon System can simultaneously engage Multiple Targets in Group […]
Digital Ocean Platform Recently, the Ministry of Earth Sciences has launched the Digital Ocean Platform. It is a web-based application developed by Indian National Centre for Oceanic Information Services (INCOIS). It is a first of its kind digital platform for Ocean Data Management. The Digital Ocean will be promoted as a platform for capacity building […]