The Central Government has sought Parliament’s approval for fresh expenditure of Rs 2.14 lakh crore towards major subsidies, over and above the Rs 3.17 lakh crore budgeted for 2022-23. This 5.32 lakh crore spending on subsidy in 2022-23 would be the second highest after the Rs 7 lakh crore of 2020-21. However, there’s a differenceRead more
Smart Meter: The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has flagged concerns over the deployment of advanced metering infrastructure using unlicensed spectrum in the 865-868 MHz frequency band. A smart meter is an electronic device that records information such as consumption of electric energy, voltage levels, current, and power factor. Smart meters communicate the informationRead more
Exercise Bold Kurukshetra:It was the 13th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra, a bilateral military exercise between India and the Singapore army.For the first time in the exercise series, both armies participated in a command post Exercise, which involved Battalion and Brigade level planning elements and computer wargaming.It was hosted by the Indian Army.First conducted in 2005,Read more
Samadhaan Portal: As per the provisions of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act 2006, when a buyer does not make payment to the supplier (Micro & Small Enterprises) for his supplies within 45 days of the acceptance of the goods/service rendered, then the buyer is liable to pay a compound interest with theRead more
National Bamboo Mission:It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme started in the year 2006-07 and was subsumed under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), for the years 2014-15 and 2015-16.MIDH is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented from 2014-15 for the holistic development of horticulture in the country. The aim of the National Bamboo MissionRead more
Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar: It is an award to recognize and honour the invaluable contribution and selfless service rendered by individuals and organizations in India in the field of disaster management. Eligibility : Only Indian nationals and Indian institutions are eligible to apply for the award. Institutions, voluntary organisations, corporate entities, academic/research institutions,Read more
1) Boma capturing Technique: A boma is traditionally known throughout Africa as an enclosure, stockade or fort used to secure and protect people’s livestock. It involves luring of animals into an enclosure by chasing them through a funnel-like fencing. The funnel tapers into an animal selection-cum-loading chute, supported with grass mats and green net toRead more
1) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF): The CISF is a central armed police force under the aegis of Ministry of Home Affairs, established in 1969 under CISF Act, 1968 to protect major PSUs. However, it was converted to armed force with a larger ambit under an amendment to the Act in 1983. CISF is taskedRead more
1) High-Powered Committee on Wild Animals: It is set up under the chairmanship of former judge Justice Deepak Verma, to consider approval, dispute, or grievance concerning the transfer or import of wild animals into India or their procurement or welfare by any rehabilitation center or zoo. It was initially constituted to oversee the transfer ofRead more
1) MSME COMPETITIVE (LEAN) SCHEME: Launched by MSME ministry, the objective is to increase manufacturing competitiveness in the MSME Sector and streamline a system of lean manufacturing using lean techniques such as 5S, Kaizen, KANBAN, Visual Workplace, Poka Yoka, etc. Government will cover 90% of implementation costs for coaching and consulting fees to support MSME.Read more
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