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World Competitiveness Index

In News Recently, India maintained 43rd rank on an annual World Competitiveness Index.   About Index The World Competitiveness Index is compiled by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). It was first published in 1989. It is a comprehensive annual report and a worldwide reference point on the competitiveness of countries. It provides benchmarking and […]

Biden-Putin Summit

In News Recently, the U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their summit meeting at Geneva, Switzerland.   About the Summit The leaders of both the countries met at a highly anticipated summit at a time when both leaders say relations between their countries are at an all-time low. The US sought […]

Inland Vessels Bill, 2021

In News Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021, which will replace the Inland Vessels Act, 1917.   Major Highlights of the Bill  A Total 4,000 km of inland waterways have been operationalised.  The key feature of the Bill is a unified law for the entire country, instead of separate rules framed […]

Deep Ocean Mission

In News Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the long pending Deep Ocean Mission. About the Mission (Image Courtesy: TH) Six Components Significance Concerns and Suggestion Deep Ocean (Image Courtesy: NOAA) International Seabed Authority Created in 1994, it is an autonomous international organisation established under the 1982

Corporatisation of Ordnance Factory Board

In News Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the plan to corporatise the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). Major Highlights  The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security in July 2020, when it approved to transform it into one or more government-owned corporate entities to improve its autonomy, accountability and efficiency in ordnance supplies. […]

ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus

In News Recently, India has called for an open and inclusive order in the Indo-Pacific based upon respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations while addressing the 8th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM+) Plus. About ADMM Plus It is an annual meeting of Defence Ministers of 10 ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries […]

TRIFED’s Initiatives For Tribal Population

In News : Recently, Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED) launched several initiatives for  sustainable livelihoods for the tribal population.  These initiatives were launched in hybrid mode i.e. physically as well as virtually. Objectives and Need of the Initiatives The goal of TRIFED is to connect the entire tribal community of the country with […]

One Nation One Ration Card’ Scheme

In News Recently, the Supreme court observed that all states must implement the ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme. The Supreme court had asked the government to detail its schemes to provide food to migrant workers hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. About the Scheme It was rolled out by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food […]

75th Session of UNGA on Prevention of HIV/AIDS

In News Recently, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally addressed the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Resolution 75/260. The Resolution 75/260 of UNGA deals with the Implementation of the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS and the political declarations on HIV/AIDS. Key Points of Address India has ably […]

Tulu: Demand For Official Language Status

In News  Recently, Various organisations initiated a Twitter campaign demanding official language status to Tulu in Karnataka and Kerala and received an overwhelming response.  About Tulu  Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken mainly in two coastal districts Dakshina Kannada and Udupi of Karnataka and Kasaragod district of Kerala.  As per the 2011 Census report, there […]

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