What’s in the news? To ensure that every Indian has access to quality skill development, relevant opportunities and entrepreneurial support, the Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched Skill India Digital (SID). It is a comprehensive digital platform …
About The Central Government has launched PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India) in 2022. This will be a new centrally sponsored scheme for upgradation and development of more than 14500 Schools across the country by strengthening the selected …
What’s in the news? Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has had a transformative impact on India, extending far beyond inclusive finance. The G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion document prepared by the World Bank has lauded transformative impact of DPIs in …
What’s in the news? Drone technology has revolutionised the civil and defence sectors by increasing efficiency, reducing exposure to risk as also by being a capability enhancer. The usage of drones in India is also seeing an increase – both, …
Context Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has said that it will allow pension funds to invest in sovereign green bonds (SGrBs). What are Green Bonds? Green bonds are bonds issued by any sovereign entity, inter-governmental groups or alliances …
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 …
About GeM Launched in 2016, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is a 100 percent government-owned company setup under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is a completely paperless, cashless and system driven e-market place that enables procurement …