In News The Ministry of Education released a pre-draft version of the National Curriculum Framework for School Education. About Framework The National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF) is developed based on the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and to enable its implementation. It addresses education for the age group 3 to […]
In News The Union government has approved the Indian Space Policy 2023. About Policy The policy lays down the roles and responsibilities of organizations such as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), NewSpace India Limited, and private sector entities. The government had earlier opened up the space sector for the private sector to help boost […]
In News The Reserve Bank of India held its first bi-monthly monetary policy of 2023-24. What is the Monetary Policy Committee? About: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is a committee of the Central Bank in India (Reserve Bank of India), headed by its Governor, which is entrusted with the task of fixing the benchmark policy […]
In Context Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the Kirit Parikh panel recommendations on natural gas pricing. The Kirit Parikh committee was constituted in 2022 to review the existing pricing formula for domestically produced natural gas in India. More about the Committee Composition : The committee is headed by energy expert Kirit […]
In News The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of The World Bank, has said it will not support investments in new coal projects. The IFC is taking the next step toward alignment with Paris Agreement ambitions. About Earlier, in 2020, IFC had unveiled a policy requiring clients to reduce their exposure to […]
In News India has been elected to the highest statistical body of the United Nations for a four-year term beginning January 1, 2024. India was a member of the Statistical Commission last in 2004 and the country is returning to the UN agency after a gap of two decades. United Nations Statistical Commission About: The […]
In News The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. Major Highlights of the Bill The Bill seeks to amend the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act 2005. The Bill seeks to decriminalise the offences under the Act for promoting ease of doing business and to fine-tune the operational procedures of the […]
In News The spyware maker Cognyte, often billed as an alternative to Pegasus, has been selling tech gear to the Signal Intelligence Directorate which comes under the Ministry of Defence. The firm in question is Cognyte Software Ltd, which faces a class action lawsuit in the U.S. from investors. About Cognyte regularly targeted journalists, dissidents, […]
In News Finland recently joined the US-led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Finland-Russia ties & Background of the move Borders: Finland and Russia share a 1,300-km border and doubling it from the present 1,200 km, parts of NATO in northern Norway, Latvia and Estonia, and Poland and Lithuania. Treaty of Friendship, Co-operation and Mutual Assistance: […]
In Context The Prime Minister recalls the noble teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir on Mahavir Jayanti. The occasion is considered to be the most important one for Jains and marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. About Mahavira Birth: In Ikshvaku dynasty of Kshatriyakund (Vaishali republic) in Bihar. Kshatriya prince of Lichchhavis (Vajji Sangha). At 42, […]
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