Technology
India Climate Change Knowledge Portal launched
Single point information source on Climate Action “India Climate Change Knowledge Portal” launched; India has achieved its Pre-2020 Climate Action targets: Shri Prakash Javadekar […]
Day: November 28, 2020
Foreign Relations
India and Vietnam hold bilateral talks on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of National Defence of Socialist Republic of Vietnam H.E. General Ngo Xuan Lich held bilateral talks via video-conferencing, today. […]
Technology
Technology can be an enabler for international collaborations: Prof. K VijayRaghavan, PSA
Prof. K Vijay Raghavan, Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India, highlighted the challenge of being AtmaNirbhar in a world where one also has to be interactive internationally and how technology can be an enabler for India […]
Technology
Apex Committee suggests finalization of draft STIP 2020
A power-packed Apex Committee meeting of the new Science, Technology & Innovation Policy STIP 2020 discussed various suggestions for the upcoming policy that will pave the way towards a knowledge-based economy. […]
Technology
6th edition of the IISF to be organized during 22-25 December 2020
CSIR–AMPR to highglight Traditional Artisans and Crafts Expo at the India International Science Festival 2020 (IISF2020): CSIR organizes pre-Events for IISF-2020 in various states to generate awareness
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Investments
Q2 sees US$28.1 billion FDI inflow
Total Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) inflows into India during the second quarter of the financial year 2020-21 (July 2020 to September 2020) have been US$ 28,102 million, out of which FDI equity inflows were US$ 23,441 million or Rs. 174,793 crore. […]
General
Govt to Increasing storage and democratizing Renewable Energy
“Increasing storage and democratizing RE deployment will be the next frontier for the Government of India” : Power Minister Shri R K Singh at valedictory session of 3rdGlobal Re-Invest; Apart from 450 GW RE capacity we will also focus on building an integrated clean gas-based economy: Petroleum Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan […]
General
VP calls for a mass movement to promote digital literacy in the country
Vice President calls for a mass movement to promote digital literacy in the country; Information is the main commodity today and ‘digitalization’ is the medium of access to such information; This is the era of digital life and virtual reality is the new reality Vice President calls for a hybrid education model for all-round development of students; Says, online education is here to stay in the post-pandemic period as well; Calls for bridging the digital divide in the society; Governments and the private sector need to enable a ‘digital India’; Says ‘closeness’ to an able Guru is very important to impart value-based and holistic education among the children; End rote learning and promote critical thinking; Virtually launches Adi Shankara Digital Academy […]
Corona Virus
PM to visits Vaccine manufacturing facilities
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today embarked on a 3 city visit to personally review the vaccine development and manufacturing process […]
Health Care
PLI schemes sees acceptance Pharmaceutical & medical device industry
Very encouraging response from pharmaceutical as well as the medical device industry to PLI Schemes Bulk Drugs and Medical Devices so far; Keeping in view the last date as 30.11.2020 and the bank holidays from 28.11.2020 to 30.11.2020 current and prospective registrants are advised to pay application fee be through NEFT […]
Agriculture & Commodities
BEDF to promote organic basmati rice
Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) is a registered society founded by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. […]
Business
GDP Estimated at -7.5% for the second quarter
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter (July-September) Q2 of 2020-21, both at Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices […]
General
BIS standards revised for two-wheeler helmets
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways through S.O. 4252 (E) dated 26th November 2020 has issued the ‘Helmet for riders of Two Wheelers Motor Vehicles (Quality Control ) Order, 2020. […]
Finance
Finance Minister holds 5th review meeting on CAPEX of CPSEs
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman here today held a Video Conference with the Secretaries of the Ministries of Power, Mines, and Department of Atomic Energy and the CMDs of 10 CPSEs belonging to these Ministries, to review the capital expenditure (CAPEX) in this financial year. […]
Finance
Edible Oil Import rates see a jump of $50 per MT from last month
Tariff Notification No. 109/2020-Customs (N.T.) in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver […]