What’s in the news? The Centre has approved an amendment in the Foreign Direct Investment, FDI policy, allowing 100% foreign investment in the space sector. The liberalized entry routes under the amended policy are aimed to attract potential investors to …
About FRP Mechanism Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) is an arrangement for the price to be paid to sugarcane farmers by the Sugar Mills. It is announced each year by the Centre, on the advice of the Commission for Agricultural …
What’s in the news? India and Denmark have agreed to work towards expanding their partnership into new areas, including defence, security and new technology As 2024 marks 75 years of diplomatic ties between India and Denmark, both governments unveiled a …
Context The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, being the Nodal Department for welfare of senior citizens, develops and implements programmes and policies for these groups in close collaboration with State Governments, Non-Governmental Organizations and the civil society. Atal Vayo …
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a keynote address in the World Governments Summit (WGS) at Dubai. About the summit: The World Governments Summit Organization is a global, neutral, non-profit organisation dedicated to shaping the future of governments. The Summit, …
What’s in the news? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated MTEX-24, a three-day defence exposition as part of MILAN 2024. MTEX-24 highlights India’s push towards self-reliance in the defence sector. It showcases the latest advancements in naval technology like shipbuilding, communication …
What’s in the news? Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated the first Skill India Centre (SIC) of the country in Sambalpur, Odisha. The initiative is designed to build the capabilities and knowledge of Yuva …
About CCPA The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) was constituted under The Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The CCPA aims to protect the rights of the consumer by cracking down on unfair trade practices, and false and misleading advertisements that are …
Context Lead toxicity in India continues to remain a public health concern. Lead toxicity Lead is a highly toxic metal and a very strong poison. Lead poisoning is a serious and sometimes fatal condition which occurs when lead builds up …