About the Index Global Innovation Index (GII) is co-published annually by Cornell University, INSEAD Business School, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. GII ranks global economies according to their innovation capabilities, using …
About the project In 2021, the Government of India launched the “PM GatiShakti — National Master Plan” for infrastructure development aimed at boosting multimodal connectivity and driving down logistics costs. PM GatiShakti is a digital platform that connects 16 ministries …
Background The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021, was passed by the Parliament in 2021. What is the Act all about? The monitoring and management of air quality in the Delhi-NCR …
About PM Vishwakarma is a Central Sector Scheme launched recently to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools. The Scheme covers artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 trades, viz.(i) Carpenter (Suthar/Badhai); (ii) Boat …
What’s in the news? The Ministry of Tourism, unveiled an innovative initiative – the Travel for LiFE for Cleanliness Campaign. This campaign marks a significant step in India’s commitment to cleanliness and environmental sustainability. It is a nationwide cleanliness drive …
Context The Parliament Standing Committee on Education recently tabled a report during the special session of Parliament on the “Implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 in Higher Education.” What were the issues discussed? The 31 member panel tried …
What’s in the news? Government has said that the claims of more than ten thousand Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) accepted under the Vivad se Vishwas-I scheme. This has led to a grant of more than 256 crore rupees …
Background Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) was introduced under Foreign Trade Policy of India (FTP 2015-20), as a part of Exports from India Scheme. The scheme provides incentive in the form of duty credit scrip to exporters to compensate …
Context Urban India is becoming a heat-trap. It is important to strengthen resilience through effective building materials and zone-specific master plans. Urban heat island effect The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect refers to localized areas within cities or metropolitan areas …