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8 years of ‘Make in India’ Programme
In News ‘Make in India’ recently completed 8 years since its inception. More about the news Make in India, the flagship program of the Government of India that aspires to Facilitate investment, Foster innovation, Enhance skill development, Build best-in-class manufacturing infrastructure, Protect the intellectual property, Make India digital, Create healthy relationships with various countries, Provide […]
Push for Semiconductor Industry
In News The government recently modified the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the development of a semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in India. The scheme aims to make India’s $10 billion chip-making initiative more attractive to investors. More about the Modified Scheme About: The new scheme seeks to harmonise government incentives for all technology nodes […]
Carbon Dating Method
In News The District Court in Varanasi allowed a petition seeking Carbon Dating of the structure inside the Gyanvapi mosque that the Hindu side has claimed is a ‘Shivling’. What is Carbon dating? It is a widely-used method applied to establish the age of organic material, things that were once living. Living things have carbon […]
Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA)
In News Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA)was launched during the Globoil Summit at Agra on September 21. About Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA) The apex edible oil industry associations from five major palm oil importing countries of Asia — India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal –– have come together to form the APOA. APOA […]
Loktak Lake
In News Recently, the Central Bureau of Communication under its Integrated Communication & Outreach Programme (ICOP) organised the first ever floating photo exhibition at the Loktak Lake in Manipur. Loktak Lake Image Courtesy: Internationalrivers Loktak Lake is a freshwater lake in the Manipur state of Northeast India. It hosts hundreds of floating islands called Phumdis […]
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) Scheme
In News The Commerce and Industry Ministry is expected to unveil the new policy soon as the 2015 policy which is currently in operation is expiring on September 30 after being extended for two and a half years. About the changes demanded in the scheme Reimbursement: The industry chamber has urged the government that exporters […]
Yield Curve Control
In News Recently, the Bank of Japan has stuck to its policy of yield curve control which is triggering another decline in the country’s currency. About Yield Curve Control Yield curve control is another way of interest-rate setting that involves buying as much U.S. Treasurys and government-backed debt as necessary to keep yields below a […]
Tomistoma
In News Recently, a study suggests that attacks on humans in Indonesia by Tomistoma may be increasing due to increasing intrusion in their habitat. The tomistoma (Tomistoma schlegelii) is a shy and reclusive species that typically retreats from areas with a high degree of human activity. About Tomistoma Native: The tomistoma is a large, slender-snouted […]
MoU to Tackle Plastic Pollution
In News Recently, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to tackle the issue of plastic pollution. Key Points Clean water Goal: This MoU will help achieve the universal goal of clean water bodies through ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’ and ‘Tide Turners Plastic Challenge programme’. Aim: […]
