White Label ATM: The Reserve Bank of India has extended the validity of authorization issued to Vakrangee to set up, own and operate White Label ATMs in India. White Label ATM: Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) set up, owned and operated by non-banks are called White Label ATMs. Non-bank ATM operators are authorised under the Payment […]
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Museum Grant Scheme : Financial Assistance For Digitization
Museum Grant Scheme: Financial Assistance For Digitization The union Minister of Culture informed Lok sabha about Museum Grant Scheme (MGS). Ministry of Culture provides financial assistance for digitization of museum collections under Digitization of Museum component of Museum Grant Scheme This scheme was launched in 2013. The Ministry of Culture provides financial assistance under the […]
Landing Of INS Vikrant
Landing Of INS Vikrant: The Naval variant of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft undertakes its maiden landing onboard the country’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant. INS Vikrant: It is the first ever indigenously designed and constructed aircraft carrier which will strengthen the country’s stand as a ‘Blue Water Navy’. The ship has been designed […]
Yuva Sangam Registration Portal
Yuva Sangam Registration Portal: The Yuva Sangam registration portal was recently launched at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi. Yuva Sangam portal is an initiative of the Prime Minister of India. The main aim of this portal is to build close ties between the youth of the North East Region and the […]
Perform Achieve & Trade (PAT) Scheme : Impressive Progress In Recent Years
Perform Achieve & Trade (PAT) Scheme: Impressive Progress In Recent Years The Director of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) recently said that the Government of India has made impressive progress in recent years in accelerating energy efficiency in industrial sectors through its flagship program Perform, Achieve & Trade (PAT) Scheme. PAT Scheme is a flagship […]
What Is Res-Judicata
What Is Res-Judicata: The Madras High Court recently dismissed a civil revision petition filed by a woman against an order of a lower court that had allowed a second divorce petition filed by her husband on the ground of res-judicata. The concept of res judicata has evolved from the English Common Law System. Res judicata […]
India-France-UAE Trilateral Cooperation Initiative
India-France-UAE Trilateral Cooperation Initiative: India has been increasing its bilateral trade with UAE. With CEPA and the Golden Visa program (extension) of UAE, business relations have increased exponentially. On the other hand, India has strong defence relations with France. From fighter jets to drones, the Indian military is using French-made goods. Extending the ties further, […]
India Energy Week 2023
India Energy Week 2023: The India Energy Week was inaugurated by PM Modi in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The event is to focus on energy security and India’s energy transition goals. This includes net-zero emission target achievement by 2070. The major attraction of the event is the launch of E20 fuel in more than 84 outlets in […]
Grammy Award Winners 2023
Grammy Award Winners 2023: The Grammy Awards are presented by the Recording Academy of the US. The awards are presented to recognize the works of the music industry. Best Song of the Year: “Just Like That”, won by Bonnie Raitt Performed by Raiit Album of the Year: “Just Like That” won by the songwriter Bonnie […]
Surveillance Balloon
Surveillance Balloon: The United States (US) shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted over US airspace for a couple of days. These cheap, quiet and hard-to-reach balloons have been used for reconnaissance purposes, including in conflicts like the American Civil War. The practice became widespread during World War I and was used […]
