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EU-China New Investment Treaty
The European Union and China recently signed a New Investment Treaty after seven years of negotiations. The EU-China Comprehensive Agreement in Investment is the most ambitious agreement China has ever concluded with a third country. The treaty is expected to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
SAHAYAK-NG: India’s first indigenous Air Dropped Container
The SAHAYAK-NG, an air droppable container was tested successfully by the Defence Ministry. It is the first indigenously developed air droppable container. What are the main features of SAHAYAK-NG? The SAHAYAK-NG can carry payload up to fifty kilograms. It can ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Global Pravasi Rishta portal and app
The Government of India launched the Global Pravasi Rishta Portal and Mobile app. The application aims to connect the Indian Diaspora spread all over the world. What is the main purpose of launching Global Pravasi Rishta Portal and Mobile app? ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Cabinet approves Industrial Areas and Logistics Hub
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently approved Industrial Areas and Logistics Hub. What are the projects approved? The projects approved by the Cabinet are as follows: Construction of various trunk infrastructure components for Krishnapatnam Industrial Area ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
India-Bhutan MoU in use of outer space
The Union Cabinet recently approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bhutan for peaceful use of outer space. The MoU was signed between the countries on November 19, 2020. What is India-Bhutan MoU in use of Outer Space? ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Akash Missile System
The cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently approved the export of the Akash missile system. Also, a committee has been formed for fast approvals of export of the missile system. Export of Akash Missile System The Government ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
India’s First Social Impact Bonds
The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal corporation (PCMC) and United Nations Development Programme, India signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the first Social Impact bond of India. What are Social Impact Bonds? A Social Impact Bond is also called pay-for-success bond ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Digital Ocean Application of INCOIS, Ministry of Earth Sciences
The Digital Ocean Applications were launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences to share information on marine data and forecast services. The applications have been launched under the Digital Ocean Platform developed by INCOIS. The Indian National Centre for Ocean ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Minister Harsh Vardhan nominated to GAVI Board
The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan was recently nominated by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation, GAVI as a member of GAVI board. The term of the minister as a member in the GAVI ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement
The United Kingdom and Vietnam recently signed an agreement on trade. The agreement is to eliminate 99% of tariffs within seven years. Highlights With the elimination of 99% of tariff, Vietnam is to benefit from tariff savings of 114 million ..