BrahMos Missiles: Ministry of Defence signed a contract with M/s BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited BAPL for acquisition of additional dual-role capable Surface to Surface BrahMos missiles at an overall approximate cost of 1700 Crore rupees under Buy-Indian Category. Induction of these dual-role capable Missiles is going to significantly enhance the operational capability of Indian Navy […]
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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 […]
Dharamshala Declaration
Dharamshala Declaration: At the National Conference of State Tourism Minister, the “Dharamshala Declaration” was adopted for developing “sustainable and responsible tourism” and positions India as a “global leader in the tourism sector by 2047”. India is ranked 54th/117 countries on the latest WEF Travel and Tourism Development Index. Its current contribution is 6.8% of the […]
Karnataka Assembly Passes Anti-Conversion Bill
Karnataka Assembly Passes Anti-Conversion Bill: The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2022, (popularly called the anti-conversion Bill) by voice vote. Highlights: Imprisonment: It proposes imprisonment from three to five years with a fine of Rs 25,000 Minors, SC/ST and Women: Any violation of provisions with respect […]
Ebola Virus Disease
Ebola Virus Disease: An outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has been declared in Uganda following the confirmation of a relatively rare Sudan strain case. Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever is a deadly disease with occasional outbreaks that occur mostly on the African continent. Ebola virus was first discovered in […]
State Of Education Report For India 2022: Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Education
State Of Education Report For India 2022: Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Education UNESCO has released the State of education report for India 2022: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education Findings: India has the highest relative AI skill penetration rate ( over 3 times the global average) AI literacy is increasing and is important for India India […]
Promote Common Security Through Dialogue And Cooperation : UNSC
Promote Common Security Through Dialogue And Cooperation : UNSC India’s Permanent Representative to the UN addressed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on the topic ‘Promote Common Security Through Dialogue and Cooperation. The UNSC meeting was convened at the behest of China, the president of the Security Council for August 2022 and a veto-wielding […]
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 […]
PLI Scheme For Solar Modules
PLI Scheme For Solar Modules: The Union Cabinet has approved the second tranche of Production Linked Incentive(PLI) Scheme on ‘National programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules’ for achieving manufacturing capacity of Giga Watt scale in High Efficiency Solar PV Modules. The national programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules aims to build an ecosystem […]
Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals (PCA) Act, 1960
Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals (PCA) Act, 1960: A doctor in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur allegedly tied a dog to his car and dragged it across the city. The doctor faces charges under Section 428 (mischief by killing or maiming animal) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 11 (treating animals cruelly) of The Prevention of Cruelty […]
