The startup ecosystem which has been in overdrive for the past few years is now showing signs of weakness.
In Context Semiconductor fabrication represents the ultimate frontier of human tech advancement. About Semiconductors: What are Semiconductors? Semiconductors are the thumbnail-sized building blocks of almost every modern electronic device from smartphones to connected devices in the Internet of Things (IoT). They help give computational power to devices. Components: The basic component of a semiconductor chip […]
In News India’s National Quantum Mission could be a game changer in multiple sectors, from defence, energy, and environment to healthcare and civil applications. About Quantum Technology About: It is based on the principles of Quantum mechanics developed in the early 20th century to describe nature at the scale of atoms and elementary particles. Scientists […]
In News According to World Bank’s Logistic Performance Index (LPI) 2023, India has climbed six places, now ranking 38th in the 139 countries index, as a result of significant investments in both soft and hard infrastructure as well as technology. India’s performance has drastically improved from 2014 when it was ranked 54th on the LPI. […]
In News The Prime Ministerhas lauded Mudra Yojana on completion of 8 years. PM MudraYojana has played a vital role in funding the unfunded and ensuring a life of dignity as well as prosperity for countless Indians. Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) About: The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) was launched on 8th April 2015. […]
In News The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into a record 95 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in FY 2022-23 with Indian taxpayers. This includes 63 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 32 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). About This year, CBDT recorded the highest ever APA signings in any financial year since the launch of the […]
In Context Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the Kirit Parikh panel recommendations on natural gas pricing. The Kirit Parikh committee was constituted in 2022 to review the existing pricing formula for domestically produced natural gas in India. More about the Committee Composition : The committee is headed by energy expert Kirit […]
In News Recently the government announced seven mega textile parks under the scheme PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA). More about the PM MITRA Scheme Key highlights: The seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks will be set up at Greenfield or Brownfield sites located in different states. It […]
In News Government plans to increase Inland Water Transport share to 5% by 2030. About The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has recently released the blueprint to increase share of Inland transport through “ Maritime India Vision (MIV)-2030”. The vision comprises 150 initiatives across 10 themes, covering port infrastructure, logistics efficiency, technology, policy framework, […]
In News India’s Electric Vehicle future shines bright with ambitious government targets and advancements in technology. Roadmap for Electric vehicles India has set an ambitious goal to become a leader in the electric vehicle market by 2030 with the government laying out a comprehensive roadmap to achieve this goal, which includes several initiatives and policies […]