Background In March 2020, to boost large-scale electronics manufacturing in India, the Union Cabinet approved three schemes with a total outlay of almost Rs 48,000 crore. The three schemes together will enable large-scale electronics manufacturing, a domestic supply chain ecosystem …
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has 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 …
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) The Code creates time-bound processes for insolvency resolution of companies and individuals. These processes will be completed within 180 days (unless extended by a one time extendable period of 90 days). If insolvency cannot be …
What’s in the news? The Ministry of Human Resource Development has released the India Report on Digital Education 2020. About: The report elaborates on the innovative methods adopted by the Ministry of HRD, Education Departments of States and Union Territories …
About Ayushman Bharat Ayushman Bharat is an attempt to move from sectoral and segmented approach of health service delivery to a comprehensive need-based health care service. Ayushman Bharat adopts a continuum of care approach, comprising of two interrelated components, which …
About : The Study in India programme, a flagship project under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, was launched in 2018. This program has been put together to facilitate and encourage the global student community to study in India, which …
Context: In this article the author highlights the pros and cons of Privatising railways and the need to weigh both carefully. What does Privatisation mean? The transfer of ownership, property or business from the government to the private sector is …
Background: The induction of women officers in the Army started in 1992. Recruits under the Women Special Entry Scheme (WSES) had a shorter pre-commission training period than their male counterparts who were commissioned under the Short Service Commission (SSC) scheme. …
About Manodarpan: Manodarpan initiative provides psycho- social support and counseling to students for their mental health and well being. Under the initiative, the Minister of Human Resource Development launched a toll-free national helpline number ( 8448440632), a website of Manodarpan …