On January 8, 2022, the European Union announced a USD 48 billion plan, in a bid to become a major semiconductor producer. Key Points The Chip production plan...
Sustainable Access to Markets and Resources for Innovative Delivery of Healthcare (SAMRIDH) initiative was announced by ‘Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog in association with the U.S....
Since February 6, 2022, Mumbai has witness high levels of pollution, with its air quality index (AQI) reading reached above 300 frequently. Highlights On February 6, AQI in...
Indian documentary Writing with Fire, has been nominated at the 94th Academy Awards in ‘Best Documentary Feature Category’. Key Points The documentary is directed by filmmakers Rintu Thomas...
Parliamentary Committee recently recommended to increase in guaranteed days of work from 100 to 150 under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), after observing that,...
On February 6, 2022, seven Indian army personnel were killed in an Avalanche in Arunachal Pradesh. These army personnel were a part of the patrol team. The Indian...
The scientists recently found white cheeked macaque in Arunachal Pradesh. The discovery adds a new species to the mammal list of India. The White Cheeked macaque was first...
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced redemption price for the premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), which was due on February 8, 2022. Key Facts The redemption price...
According to Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Gen. Dr. V K Singh, Government has prepared a draft National Air Sports Policy (NASP 2022) for promoting air sports...
India has agreed to provide a grant to Sri Lanka for implementing a ‘Unitary Digital Identity framework’. Key Points The Unitary Digital Identity Framework is apparently modelled on...