Monthly Archives: September 2022
Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS)
In News Recently, the government said that the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), launched under Startup India initiative in 2016 has committed Rs 7,385 crore to 88 Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). These AIFs in turn have invested Rs 11,206 crore in 720 startups. About Fund of Funds for Startups Meaning Fund of Funds is […]
Solarization of Aviation sector
In News Recently, The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) More about the news About: The conclusion of MoU between ISA and ICAO was Jointly hosted by India and France. The MoU aims to check the growth of CO2 emissions in the sector. The […]
QUAD will increase India’s Trade
In News Recently, Moody’s stated that India’s membership of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) would give it an opportunity to benefit from greater trade and investment flows. Moody’s Forecast: Key Points India is poised to become a growing destination market for goods from the other Quad countries, including commodities, machinery and chemicals. The U.S. and […]
The Malthusian Trap
In News Thomas Malthus elaborated on a concept in his book – “An Essay on the Principle of Population”, which quite famously inspired Charles Darwin. More about the Malthusian trap About: The Malthusian trap or Malthusian check refers to the theory that as the human population grows there is increasing pressure on earth’s resources, which […]
India-Netherlands Fast-Track Mechanism (FTM)
Context The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Invest India and the Embassy of the Netherlands formalized the India-Netherlands Fast-Track Mechanism (FTM). About Aims and Objectives: To strengthen bilateral efforts to increase mutual investment activities. To support and develop business cooperation between companies in both the countries To serve as a platform […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 You are not fooling anybody:Jaishankar on US clearance of package for F16s (International Relations) Know about the US’s F16 Package to Pakistan and response of India . GS 2 9 Twitter: Govt cannot order blocking of accounts without […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Centre’s push for NavIC system lands smartphone giants on unknown road (Science & Technology ) Know about Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) Technology,its features and advantages . . GS 2 6 Putting power back in the hands […]
India’s Potential in Tourism Sector
In News Recently ,The National Conference of State Tourism Ministers ended with the adoption of the “Dharamshala Declaration” which affirms commitment toward developing “sustainable and responsible tourism” and positions India as a “global leader in the tourism sector by 2047”. Potential of Tourism Sector In India Tourism and Hospitality sector is one of the largest […]
Thamirabarani River
Context District administration of Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu along with Bengaluru-based non-profit ATREE are using a ‘hyper local’ approach to restore one of south Asia’s oldest rivers, the Thamirabarani. About The Thamirabarani or Tamraparni or Porunai is a perennial river that originates from the Agastyarkoodam peak of Pothigai hills of the Western Ghats. It flows […]
