Navratna and Maharatna Status
Navratna and Maharatna Status are given to PSUs depending on their success. Navratna Status: The Government had introduced Navratna […]
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Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications
Unlike person-to-person (P2P) communication, M2M technologies involve communication between two devices. The technology is basis for automated information exchange
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India-Japan Defence Ties
India and Japan have agreed to collaborate closely in defence production, including on dual-use technologies. The annual defence ministerial dialogue
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Dr Rajiv Kumar Panel (NITI Ayog: Exports)
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog has constituted Expert Task Force to provide major thrust to job creation
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RCEP – Slow Progress and Challenges
Challenges: Slow pace of negotiations on services trade liberalization as opposed to ‘higher priority’ being accorded to commitments to open
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BRICS – 10 Noble Commitments
Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested 10 commitments to be made by the five-member bloc for their role in global transformation. These are
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National Nutrition Strategy
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog launched National Nutrition Strategy aimed at Kuposhan Mukt Bharat. It intends at
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Namami Gange Project – UPSC Prelims
Ministry/Department : Ministry of Jal Shakti Objective: Aims to achieve effective abatement of pollution, conservation and rejuvenation of the National
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Plastic Carry Bags Ban
Context: Maharashtra Plastic Ban National Green Tribunal called for a complete ban on “plastic carry bags” smaller than 50 microns in
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RTI : Challenges
Context: In April, the government of India proposed amendments to the RTI Act The most controversial amendment pertained to Rule 12.