Monthly Archives: March 2022
AMRUT 2.0: India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge
In News Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the ‘India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge’ under the Ministry’s Atal mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. About Aim: To empower startups in the water/ used-water sector to grow through innovation and design that will drive sustainable economic growth and generate employment […]
Most Favoured Nation (MFN)
In News Recently, the United States, the European Union, Britain, Canada and Japan were due to move jointly to revoke Russia’s “most favoured nation” (MFN) status over its invasion of Ukraine. What is ‘Most Favoured Nation’(MFN) status? The World Trade Organisation’s 164 members commit to treating other members equally so they can all benefit from […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Covid, lockdown hit MSMEs hardest, their bad loans spiked Rs 20,000 crore in 2020-21 (Economy) How has the pandemic impacted the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)?,what are the loan restructuring schemes and packages announced by the Reserve Bank of India […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Why can’t EVMs with VVPAT be used in civic polls? (Polity and Governance) What are VVPATs, How do VVPAT machines work?Difference between VVPAT and EVM ,issues related to them and what are the measures announced by ECI to enhance transparency […]
Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC)
In News India emphasised on following the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) at the UNSC meeting on Ukraine. The meeting came after a request from Russia, who claimed that the US is involved in bio weapon manufacture in the war-torn country. Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) About: Came into force in 1975 and […]
Sahitya Akademi Awards
In News Recently, the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Awards were presented to the 24 Award winners. These awards have been provided for best writings in twenty-four Indian languages. About Sahitya Akademi Awards It was established in 1954, is a literary honour. The first Awards were given in 1955. It is conferred by Sahitya Akademi which is […]
Pandrethan Temple
In News Chinar Corps of the Indian Army was accorded recognition by the National Monuments Authority (NMA) for preserving and rejuvenating Pandrethan temple. The Chinar Corps had adopted the ancient excavation site of Pandrethan within the cantonment and after restoration, had named it ‘Dharohar’. About Pandrethan Temple It is an 8th century heritage site situated […]
Sohrai Murals
In News Santhali communities of Odisha and Jharkhand are changing their ways of painting Sohrai murals. Image Courtesy :DTE About Sohrai Murals It is an art in which santhali women usually paint the walls of their houses to mark Sohrai, a harvest festival coinciding with Diwali or Kali Puja. The art also adorns walls during […]
Indigenous Production of Defence Products
In News Recently, 18 major platforms have been identified by the Ministry of Defence for industry led Design & Development under various routes. List of 18 Major Platforms Make-I Category: About: Under the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, ‘Make’ Category aims to achieve self-reliance by involving greater participation of Indian industry. Projects involving design and development […]
Editorial Analysis
- India–Canada Relations: A Renewed Partnership
- Preparing India For a True Innovation-led Economy
- War & Oil Prices: Impacts Over Global Economy & On India
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Technology Competition or National Security
- Scaling Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) For Fostering MSME-led Growth
