National Multidimensional Poverty Index: NITI Ayog NITI Aayog has released the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). Earlier, Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021 was released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative (OPHI). The MPI seeks to measure poverty across its multiple dimensions and in effect complements existing poverty […]
Month: December 2021
Zero Defect Zero Effect Scheme
Zero Defect Zero Effect Scheme: According to the recent data, as many as 23,948 Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) had registered with intent to adopt the principle of the Zero Defect Zero Effect Scheme (ZED). Launched in 2016 by the Ministry of MSME, the scheme is an integrated and comprehensive certification system. The scheme […]
Central Bank Digital Currency
Central Bank Digital Currency: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed amendments to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, which would enable it to launch a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), thus enhancing the scope of the definition of ‘bank note’ to include currency in digital form. The move has come amid the […]
India Young Water Professional Programme
India Young Water Professional Programme: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched the first edition of the India Young Water Professional Programme. Its launch marks a significant milestone in Australia-India Water relationship. This Programme looks to prepare future water leaders. This program has been taken up under the National Hydrology Project. It will be implemented […]
