Regulatory Sandbox Scheme: The Reserve Bank tweaked guidelines for Regulatory Sandbox (RS) scheme. Regulatory Sandbox scheme refers to the live testing of new products or services in a controlled regulatory environment. It acts as a “safe space” for business as the regulators may or may not permit certain relaxations for the limited purpose of […]
Tag: 1st Mar 2024
SWAYAM Plus Platform
SWAYAM Plus Platform: The Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched the ‘SWAYAM Plus’ platform. SWAYAM Plus platform offers courses developed collaboratively with the industry. This platform aims to enhance the employability of both college students and lifelong learners. It will offer programmes in sectors like Manufacturing, Energy, Computer Science and Engineering/IT/ITES, […]
Sweden’s NATO Membership
Sweden’s NATO Membership: Hungary’s parliament voted to approve Sweden’s bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), making it the 32nd nation to join the alliance. NATO, a vital transatlantic military and political alliance, ensures collective security for its member countries. Established in 1949 by 12 founding nations, with a majority from Europe and […]
Mission Utkarsh
Mission Utkarsh: The Ministry of Ayush and the Ministry of Women and Child Development have partnered to enhance the nutrition of adolescent girls through Ayurveda interventions as a part of Mission Utkarsh. Under Mission Utkarsh, 15 central ministries or departments will work to elevate districts at the bottom, to state and national averages. In the […]
Women Exporters In The Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund
Women Exporters In The Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund: The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have jointly launched a USD 50 million global fund called the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund. The aim of this fund is to assist women-led businesses and women entrepreneurs in developing economies and […]
Flue-Cured Virginia
Flue-Cured Virginia: The Government of India has taken several measures to support Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka Flue-cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco is a type of tobacco leaf that is cured by exposing it to heat in a flue, or enclosed space. This process removes moisture from the tobacco leaves while […]
Tawi Festival : Jammu And Kashmir
Tawi Festival : Jammu And Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir is set to host the annual ‘Tawi Festival’ from March 1st to 4th, 2024. Centered on the banks of the river Tawi flowing through Jammu city, the event will showcase the region’s vibrant cultural legacy through arts, cuisine, literature and folk traditions. The festival is being […]
Obelisks : New Virus-Like Life-Forms
Obelisks : New Virus-Like Life-Forms A new genetic entity dubbed ‘obelisks’ has recently been discovered in abundant numbers inside bacteria inhabiting the human gut and mouth. This never-before-seen biological construct displays unique characteristics unlike other known viruses or cell types, prompting researchers to classify obelisks as a third fundamental domain that could help better understand […]
