PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)
Focus: GS-II Social Justice, GS-III India Economy Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the continuation of lending under the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) beyond March 2022 till December 2024, with focus on enhanced collateral free affordable loan […]
Reforming Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) Regime
Focus: GS-III: Agriculture Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers for Kharif Season – 2022 About Nutrient-Based Subsidy Regime Under the Nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) regime – fertilizers are provided to […]
PIB Summaries 28 April 2022
CONTENTS Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) India Post Payments Bank PM SVANidhi Indian Mission in Lithuania Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Focus: GS-III: Agriculture Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers for […]
Static Quiz 28 April 2022 (Environment)
Current Affairs Quiz 27 April 2022
The Goal of An Energy-Secure South Asia
Context Given that a 0.46% increase in energy consumption leads to a 1% increase in GDP per capita, electrification not only helps in improving lifestyle but also adds to the aggregate economy by improving the nation’s GDP. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Dimensions of the […]
India, Europe and the Russian Complication
Context The re-election of Emmanuel Macron as the president of France on Sunday has sent a sigh of relief across Europe and North America. Delhi too is pleased with the return of Macron, who laid a strong foundation for India’s strategic partnership with France. Relevance GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing […]
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy Why in News? Nineteen companies have filed applications for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED Lights) in the 2nd Round of Applications with committed investments of Rs 1,548 crore. Key points: The prime objective of the PLI scheme is to make manufacturing in India globally competitive by removing sectoral […]
Revamped FAME-II scheme
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Why in News? Price Bids of the Grand Challenge tender process under the remodeled FAME II scheme for electric buses were opened by Ministry of Heavy Industries About FAME-II FAME India is a part of the National Electric Mobility Mission (NEMM) Plan. Main thrust of FAME is to encourage electric vehicles […]
Direct Tax Collections Surge in FY22
Context: India’s net direct tax collections amounted to ₹14,09,640.83 crore for FY22, which is the highest collection ever, signaling that the Indian economy has bounced back after two years of the pandemic. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Details About Direct Tax in India About Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Details: […]