What’s in the news? NITI Aayog has released the second edition of the India Innovation Index-2020. The idea of the index is to showcase the government’s initiative to create an innovation-driven economy. The first edition of the index was launched …
Why in News? NASA recently conducted a test firing of the engines for its giant Space Launch System (SLS) lunar rocket. About the project: The SLS rocket is intended to launch the Artemis missions that will take U.S. astronauts back …
NEWS The consumption of what we have inherited without a thought for generations to come will leave the whole world poorer; like an addict selling the family gold. Thus, the principle of Intergenerational Equity makes it imperative for us to …
NEWS The consumption of what we have inherited without a thought for generations to come will leave the whole world poorer; like an addict selling the family gold. Thus, the principle of Intergenerational Equity makes it imperative for us to …
About the scheme It was launched on June 1, 2020, by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for providing affordable Working Capital loans to street vendors to resume their livelihoods that have been adversely affected due to Covid-19 lockdown. …
Why in News? Last year, the Union Cabinet approved the New Education Policy 2020. The policy aims to pave way for transformational reforms in school and higher education systems in the country. This policy replaces the 34 year old National …
About the scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The scheme was launched in 2015. The objective of this Skill Certification Scheme is to enable a large …
About the SKOCH Challenger Award The SKOCH Challenger Awards are distinctive for its approach of selection of awardees, which is not based on the nomination but on discovery. It is considered India’s Highest Independent Honour and is conferred after exhaustive …