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 …
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 …
Context: In her Interim Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman promised to launch a new scheme to strengthen deep-tech capabilities in the defence sector. Explanation and Opportunities in India: Deep tech refers to advanced and disruptive technologies, many of which …
About Swadesh Darshan The Swadesh Darshan Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in 2014. It aims to develop theme-based tourist circuits in the country. These tourist circuits will be developed on the principles of high tourist value, competitiveness …
What are Virtual Assets? A virtual asset is a digital representation of an item that has value in a specific environment. This medium of exchange or property can be digitally traded, transferred or used for payment or investment purposes. Virtual …
What’s in the news? The Indian Air Force will be conducting Exercise Vayu Shakti-24 on 17 February 2024 at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range, near Jaisalmer. Ex Vayu Shakti will be a riveting demonstration of the offensive and defensive …
What’s in the news? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval for the signing and ratification of the Bilateral Investment Treaty between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the United …
What’s in the news? The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, envisioning resilient growth led by the United States and a slower pace of inflation. In its latest World Economic Outlook, the 190-country …
All stars form in nebulae, which are huge clouds of gas and dust. Though they shine for many thousands, and even millions of years, stars do not last forever. The changes that occur in a star over time and the …
What’s in the news? Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced that institutional investors will have to disclose all short-sell transactions upfront at the time of placing an order. An Institutional Investor is a legal organization …