What is ‘Vibrant Villages’ programme?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her budget speech that, government is set to work on improving connectivity across northern border under the Vibrant Villages Programme. What is Vibrant Villages Programme? Minister did not provide details on this programme. However, ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

Budget: Corporate Tax, AMT, Tax on Digital Assets

In her Budget Speech 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shed light on tax liabilities for virtual assets like cryptocurrencies. Key Facts Income from any digital asset will now be taxed at 30 percent. There will be no deduction with exception ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Andhra Pradesh’s CLAP campaign

Government of Andhra Pradesh had started the “Clean Andhra Pradesh (CLAP)- Jagananna Swachha Sankalpam Programme, on October 2, 2021. Key Points Government started CLAP programme for cleaning rural areas, improving sanitation conditions and waste management with public participation. Under the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Two New Ramsar sites

The Government of India recently added two new Ramsar sites. The sites were added on the World Wetlands Day. The World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 all over the world. The day spreads the importance of wetlands. It ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Environment Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

One Nation One Registration and DILRMP

During the budget presentation, the finance minister Smt Nirmala Sitaraman introduced the One Nation One Registration scheme. This will increase the easing of doing business and also will improve the ease of living. About the scheme The scheme will bring ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

KAVACH Technology in Railways

During the budget presentation, the finance minister Smt Nirmala Sitaraman announced that the safety of the Indian trains is to be increased through the KAVACH technology. The railways were allocated Rs 1,37,000 crores. Along with Kavach technology, government is to ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Working of e – Passports

The Government of India is to launch e – passports from 2022 – 23. This is to increase the convenience of the citizens. This was announced by the Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitaraman during budget presentation. Working of e – ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Uganda Oil Deal

The Chinese and French oil giants have signed an agreement to build a huge oil pipeline in Uganda. The companies are to exploit the oil resources of the country. This has fumed the environmentalists. What is the deal all about? ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs