Context: Recently, the Union Labor Ministry has cleared a proposal for a Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS) under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995. More on the news Significance: Centralized Pension
Context: The recently concluded 9th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) focusing on the development of Russia’s Far East region and expanding international cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. More on the news The Eastern Economic Forum Russia’s
Context: Recently, Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran warned that Financialization could distort macroeconomic outcomes and exacerbate inequality as India grows. More on the news About Financialization Reasons Behind Financialization Impacts of Financialization
Context: The Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA) is planning to increase exports of Indian spirits to major foreign destinations as part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Context: Recently, Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas" (Virus War Exercise), was conducted under the National One Health Mission (NOHM). More on the news The drill was structured around two key components: a)
Context: India and Singapore signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the field of digital technologies, semiconductors, health cooperation, and skill development to further strengthen their cooperation. About the Memoranda of Understanding
Context: Recently, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has exempted export-oriented green hydrogen projects from its solar module shortlist of domestic manufacturers to lower their costs of hydrogen. More on
Context: India’s textile industry is expected to grow to US$350 billion by 2030 and create 3.5 million jobs, as stated by the Union Textile Minister during the Curtain Raiser event
Context: Recently, the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare launched the AgriSURE Fund and Krishi Nivesh Portal. More on the News Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme Agri Fund for
Context: Recently, the West Bengal Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the Aparajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024. More on the news Key Provisions of the Aparajita