Rural Electrification Corporation : Maharatna Status Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) has been accorded the status of a ‘Maharatna’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE). REC is a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), incorporated in 1969, focusing on Power Sector Financing and Development across India. It comes under the purview of the Ministry of Power. It has been […]
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PM-CARES Fund
PM-CARES Fund: Ratan Tata, KT Thomas (former SC judge) and Kariya Munda ( former deputy speaker) have been appointed as trustees of the PM CARES Fund PM CARES ( PM Citizens’ Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situation Fund) was launched in 2020, following COVID-19 to combat, and containment and relief efforts against the coronavirus outbreak […]
Programme For Development Of Semiconductors And Display Manufacturing Ecosystem
Programme For Development Of Semiconductors And Display Manufacturing Ecosystem: The Cabinet has approved the certain modifications in the Programme for development of semiconductors and display manufacturing ecosystem in India These modifications are: Fiscal support of 50% of Project Cost on pari-passu basis for all technology nodes under Scheme for Setting up of Semiconductor Fabs in […]
Asia-Pacific Institute Of Broadcasting Development (AIBD)
Asia-Pacific Institute Of Broadcasting Development (AIBD): India’s Presidency of the prestigious Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD) has been extended for one more year. This was unanimously decided by the AIBD member countries at the two-day General Conference of the Institute held in New Delhi. The Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) was established in […]
Directorate Of Enforcement
Directorate Of Enforcement: In the eight years from 2014, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has investigated 121 prominent politicians and has arrested, questioned, raided, or filed FIRs against 115 major Opposition leaders. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is a law enforcement agency and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime […]
Prompt Corrective Action Framework
Prompt Corrective Action Framework: Reserve Bank of India has removed the Central Bank of India from its Prompt Corrective Action Framework (PCAF) after the lender showed improvement in various financial ratios, including minimum regulatory capital and net non-performing assets (NNPAs). The Prompt Corrective Action norm is a supervisory tool and is imposed when a bank […]
National Logistics Policy 2022
National Logistics Policy 2022: The Government has launched a National Logistics Policy (NLP) 2022, aiming to achieve ‘quick last-mile delivery’, end transport-related challenges. Logistics encompasses planning, coordinating, storing, and moving resources —people, raw materials, inventory, equipment, etc., from one location to another, from the production points to consumption, distribution, or other production points. The term […]
National Assessment And Accreditation Council
National Assessment And Accreditation Council: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), which carries out quality checks or assessments of Indian Higher-level Educational Institutions (HEIs), courted controversy recently over the rating of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and allegations of bribery in the process. The NAAC, an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission […]
What Is Philanthropy?
What Is Philanthropy? Through philanthropy, India can reach a per capita income of USD15,000 by India@100 by 2047, accelerating inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Philanthropy refers to charitable acts or other good works that help others or society as a whole. Philanthropy can include donating money to a worthy cause or volunteering time, effort, or […]
State Level Institution
State Level Institution: A state level institution on the lines of NITI Aayog will be established in Maharashtra. It will help to bring drastic changes in sectors like agriculture, health, education, employment, environment etc. in the state. Chief executive officer of NITI Aayog and other experts made a presentation on how Maharashtra will be assisted […]
