In the 1980s, the Brandt Line was developed as a way of showing the how the world was geographically split into relatively richer (North) and poorer nations (South).
Category: Economy
SHREYAS Scheme
The umbrella scheme of “SHREYAS” which comprises 4 central sector sub-schemes namely “Top Class Education for SCs”, “Free Coaching Scheme for SCs and OBCs”, “National Overseas Scheme for SCs” and “National Fellowship for SCs”. All these sub-schemes are central sector Read More …
PM dedicates to the nation Yashobhoomi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi dedicated Phase 1 of India International Convention and Expo Centre – ‘Yashobhoomi’ to the nation at Dwarka, New Delhi. It reflects, both multimodal connectivity and PM Gatishakti. The ecosystem of Yashobhoomi will take care Read More …
Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal met with A.O. Chekunkov, the Minister of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic in Vladivostok, Russia. Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC) Northern Sea Route
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), organised a workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) in collaboration with UNICEF and National Stock Exchange at the NSE premises in Mumbai on September 12, 2023.
Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) Duty
With the decision to resolve six outstanding World Trade Organisation (WTO) disputes between the US and India through Mutually Agreed Solutions in June 2023, India has withdrawn additional duties on eight US origin products.
Salem sago received GI Tag
The Salem Starch and Sago Manufacturers Service Industrial Cooperative Society Ltd (popularly called as SAGOSERVE) received Geographical indication tag or GI tag for Salem sago recently. Key points GI Tag
SBI launches ‘Nation First Transit Card’
The State Bank of India has launched the ‘Nation First Transit Card’. It facilitate the seamless and convenient customer commuting experience and ensure easy digital ticketing fare payments in metro, buses, water ferries, parking, etc., through a single card. In Read More …
RBI introduces new features for UPI
Recently, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das announced new features for UPI at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. These features include credit line on UPI, conversational payment mode ‘Hello UPI’, BillPay Connect, UPI Tap & Pay and UPI Lite X.
Cabinet approves the Scheme titled Viability Gap Funding for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
The Union Cabinet approved the Scheme for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Key points About viability gap funding
RBI plans to allow using Central bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the call money market
RBI plans to allow using Central bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the call money market. India also aims to make UPI and other digital products acceptable in a large number of countries. All these products will be showcased during the Read More …
Hitachi Payment Services launches India’s first-ever UPI-ATM
India’s first UPI ATM as a White Label ATM (WLA) was launched on 5 September by Hitachi Payment Services in association with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). White Label ATMs (WLA)
Govt to soon launch a PRIP scheme for Promotion of Research & Innovation in Pharma-Med Sector
The Union Cabinet has given the green light to the National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in the Pharma-MedTech Sector. National Policy PRIP scheme
Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT)
The Union Ministry of Textiles has approved the Startup Guidelines for Technical Textiles – Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT) providing grant-in-aid upto INR 50 Lakhs for upto a period of 18 months. Key Read More …
Nagarnar Steel Plant
The Nagarnar Steel Plant achieved the feat of producing its final product of HR (Hot Rolled) Coil, 9 days after the production of Hot Metal.