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Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP)
The Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), a new initiative aimed at improving the performance of blocks within districts lagging in various development parameters, is set to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 7 January. The ABP was announced by ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
NITI Aayog on Decarbonizing Industrial Emissions
NITI Aayog recently released an assessment report titled “Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage Policy Framework and its Deployment Mechanism in India”. It explores the importance of Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) in promoting the sustainable development of India. It ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
NITI Aayog-CSIR Report on Lead Poisoning in India
A joint study by NITI Aayog and CSIR highlighted the growing concern of lead poisoning among children under 19 years of age in India. Key findings A new report by the CSIR and NITI Aayog found that India has the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
First Anniversary of Shoonya campaign
NITI Aayog has recently hosted the inaugural edition of Shoonya Forum in Delhi to commemorate the first anniversary of Shoonya Campaign. Key facts At the Shoonya Forum, 25 Shoonya partners have announced their commitment to accelerate India’s transition to Electronic ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
NITI Aayog: Approval of beneficiaries under PLI Scheme
The Empowered Committee headed by NITI Aayog CEO Parameswaran Iyer recently approved the first distribution of incentives for mobile manufacturing. Key Facts This production-linked incentive scheme will give India a competitive position in the field of electronics manufacturing. The plan ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Haridwar: Best Aspirational District
NITI Aayog has declared Haridwar city of Uttarakhand as the best aspirational district on the basis of five parameters. Haridwar has secured first position in Basic Infrastructure theme. Now an additional allocation of Rs 3 crore will be made to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
What are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)?
Recently, member of NITI Aayog V K Saraswat suggested the government to focus on setting up small modular reactors (SMRs). This move will help in meeting India’s energy needs and replace the thermal power plants. Highlights of the suggestion: V K ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting- Highlights
On August 7, 2022 7th Governing Council meeting was held at Rashtrapati Bhawan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. It was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was the first in-person meeting of the council since July 2019. Agenda of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Arunachal Pradesh- NITI Aayog MoU on School education
Recently, government of Arunachal Pradesh signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the NITI Aayog & an organisation to bring a large-scale transformation in school education. Highlights of the MoU include; The MoU has been signed as a three-year ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
What is outcome of the NITI Aayog Study on India’s R&D expenditures?
As per NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index 2021, gross expenditure on research and development (R&D) in India is lowest in the world. India spends USD 43 per capita on R&D. India Innovation Index was recently released by NITI Aayog, providing ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs