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Strategic disinvestment and transfer of management control in IDBI
The Union Cabinet recently approved the Strategic Disinvestment and transfer of management control in IDBI bank. Current Scenario The Government of India recently holds 45.48% stake in IDBI bank, LIC (Life Insurance Corporation) owns 49.24%. In 2019, LIC infused 21,624 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
NITI calls for EV purchase subsidy in addition to FAME-II subsidy
NITI Aayog recently said that the Government of India should provide incentives on purchase of electric vehicles over and above existing subsidies being provided under FAME II scheme. Also, it has recommended to provide interest subvention on loan amount taken ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Somanathan: New Finance secretary
The Expenditure Secretary T V Somanathan was recently designated as the Finance Secretary by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. About T V Somanathan Currently he is the senior most officer among all the secretaries in the Ministry of Finance. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Chandler Good Government Index
The Chandler Good Governance Index is released by the Chandler Institute of Governance headquartered in Singapore. The index is prepared based on seven pillars namely leadership and foresight, strong institutions, robust laws and policies, attractive market place, financial stewardship, helping ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Poshan Gyan: Digital Repository on Nutrition Information
NITI Aayog recently launched Poshan Gyan along with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Centre for Social and Behaviour Change, Ashoka University. Poshan Gyan is a National Digital Repository on health and nutrition. Poshan Gyan Poshan Gyan is ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
India Energy Dashboards (Version 2.0) by NITI Aayog
The Niti Aayog recently launched the India Energy Dashboards Version 2.0. It will provide single window access to the data related to utilisation, pricing, production, distribution of energy in the country. It will provide data from Central Electricity Authority, Ministry ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Atal Innovation Mission: CSIR Adopts 295 Atal Tinkering Labs
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research recently adopted 295 Atal Tinkering Labs established under Atal Innovation Mission. This will help young innovators associated with the Atal Tinkering Labs to learn from the best scientists in the country. It will ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Online Dispute Resolution Handbook of NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog is to launch Online Dispute Resolution handbook. It is an invitation to business leaders to adopt Online Dispute resolution. About the Handbook The Handbook highlights the need for the businesses to adopt Online Dispute Resolution mechanism. According to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Atal Innovation Mission, CIPS join hands for Innovation in Public System
The Atal Innovation Mission, Centre for Innovations in Public Systems (CIPS) and NITI Aayog recently announced collaboration to reinforce entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in India. What is the plan? The CIPS and Atal Innovation Mission signed a Statement of Intent ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
NITI Aayog Investment in Healthcare Sector Report
NITI Aayog has released a report titled ‘Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector’. The report highlights investment opportunities in different segments of the healthcare sector of India, including health insurance, telemedicine, medical devices and equipment, hospitals, home healthcare, and medical ..