About BRICS BRICS brings together five major emerging economies- China, Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa. These 5 countries host 41% of the world population, contributing 24% of the world GDP and over 16% share in world trade. The grouping …
About The National Institution for Transforming India, also called NITI Aayog, was formed via a resolution of the Union Cabinet on January 1, 2015. NITI Aayog is the premier policy ‘Think Tank’ of the Government of India, providing both directional …
What’s in the news? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is set to hold the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela as part of the Prime Minister’s Skill India Mission to boost career opportunities and practical training. The major purpose …
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 …
About The idea of creation of Zonal Councils was mooted by the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru in 1956. He suggested that the States proposed to be reorganised may be grouped into four or five zones …
About the Scheme The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme was launched in 2019 for installation of solar pumps and grid connected solar and other renewable power plants in the country. It was launched by …
Why in News: India’s defence exports for 2021-22 were estimated at ₹13,000 crore, the highest ever. India’s defence exports were worth Rs 8,434 crore in 2020-21, Rs 9,115 crore in 2019-20 and Rs 2,059 crore in 2015-16. The Government has …
What’s in News: Ukrainian mathematician Maryna Viazovska was named as one of four recipients of the prestigious Fields Medal, which is often described as the Nobel Prize in mathematics. About The Fields Medal is awarded every four years to mathematicians …
Background In 2020, the Union Cabinet approved the National Education Policy 2020. The new policy aims to pave way for transformational reforms in school and higher education systems in the country. This policy will replace the 34 year old National …
What’s in the news? The Government of India has deployed The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in flood-prone districts of Maharashtra. About NDRF The National Disaster Response Force is a specialised, multi-skilled, humanitarian force in India, which has been playing …