National Small Industry Day: Every year on August 30, the country celebrates National Small Industry Day. On August 30, 2000, a comprehensive policy package for the SSI (Small Scale Industry) sector was launched, providing significant support to small firms in India. Some of the key reforms introduced by Ministry of MSME are: Revision of MSME […]
Category: Current Affairs
Jallianwala Bagh Complex Renovation
Jallianwala Bagh Complex: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the renovated Jallianwala Bagh complex in Amritsar on August 28, 2021. The monument was first opened by then President Dr Rajendra Prasad on April 13, 1961, as a tribute to the victims of the massacre on April 13, 1919. The central government set up the Jallianwala […]
Confederation Of Indian Industry (CII): Survey
Confederation Of Indian Industry (CII): Survey: A recent poll survey result conducted by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) involving the CEO of companies Observations made through this survey: Growth expected by the government and RBI: The central bank has recently downgraded its GDP growth projection for the year to 9.5% from 10.5% earlier, while the […]
Oil Palm Cultivation: Concern
Oil Palm Cultivation: Concern: Environmental activists and politicians have expressed concerns over the centre’s proposal to promote oil palm cultivation in the Northeastern states and in the Andaman and Nicobar islands The concerns are primarily expressed on the ground that promotion of oil palm cultivation will further result in environmental degradation (oil palm is an […]
Quad Grouping: Recent Developments
What Is Quad grouping? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday while stating that unexpected Paradigm shifts affects countries globally that the Quadrilateral grouping has been constituted keeping these things in mind. The quadrilateral security dialogue includes Japan, India, United States and Australia. In March 2020, the Quad members held a meeting with representatives from […]
SVEEP Workshop: ECI
The Election Commission Of India (ECI) Organized A Two-Say SVEEP: The Election Commission of India (ECI) organized a two-day SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) Consultation Workshop. SVEEP Started in 2009, as the flagship program of the ECI for voter education. Primary goal is to build an inclusive & participative democracy by encouraging all […]
Hurricane Ida: Important Points
Hurricane Ida: Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana, US. It is an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm and one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the US. It will test the hundreds of miles of new levees that were built after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina (2005), which made landfall 16 years ago […]
Hydropower Projects In Himalayas
Hydropower Projects In Himalayas: The central government has said that no new Hydropower projects would be allowed in the upper reaches of the Ganga and those sanctioned would have to abide by environment regulations that prescribe a minimum flow in the river at all times of the year to preserve its health. Seven projects, all […]
15th Finance Commission: Recommendation
15th Finance Commission: water and sanitation: Rs. 1,42,084 Crore tied grant to rural local bodies (RLBs)/ panchayats for water and sanitation for the five years 2021–22 to 2025–26, which has been recommended by the 15th Finance Commission, will have a huge impact on ensuring these services in villages and thus on public health and quality […]
Fit India Mobile App: National Sports Day
Fit India Mobile App On National Sports Day: Sports Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launched the Fit India Mobile App on National Sports Day. The Fit India App is free and available in English & Hindi on both the Android and the iOS platforms. The Fit India Movement was launched on 29th August 2019 by […]
