GoI revamps PCPIR Policy

On June 25, 2020, the chemicals and Fertilizers Advisory Forum meeting was held. The meeting was chaired by the Union Minster of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Sadananda Gowda. Highlights This was the second meeting attended by the members of the forum. The forum members during the meet discussed possible ways to realize Atma Nirbhar Bharat ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan • BIS standards • Chemical industry • Ease of Doing Business • PCPIR • Petrochemicals • Policy in India • Special economic zones • World Bank

Defence Conclave, 2020 in Gujarat

On June 25, 2020, the Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik inaugurated a two-day Defence Conclave 2020 in Gujarat. Highlights The minister addressed the conference virtually. The conclave was organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry and Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers. About the Conclave The Conclave will bring together the government representatives and serve ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan • ConClave • Defence exports • Defence Manufacturing • FDI • Make in India • MSME • ordnance factory

70th Anniversary of Korean War marked by North and South Korea

On June 25, 2020, North and South Korea marked the 70th anniversary of the start of Korean war that killed millions of people. Highlights In South Korea the event was celebrated under the theme Theme: Salute to the Heroes South Korea received the remains of 150 soldiers that were repatriated from Hawaii and excavated in ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: China • korean peninsula • Korean War • North Korea • South Korea • United Nations • World War II

Behaviour Change Campaign launched by NITI Aayog

A behaviour change campaign named ‘Navigating the New Normal’ was launched on 25th June 2020 by NITI Aayog. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is a partner for the behavior change campaign. Aim of the Campaign As the country is now in an Unlock phase, the aim is to develop an appropriate COVID safe behavior in ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: behaviour change • Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation • COVID-19 • NITI Aayog

Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan launched

On June 26, 2020, PM Modi launched Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan. UP is one of the 6 states chosen where the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan is to be implemented. The other 5 states include MP, Maharashtra, Bihar, Odisha and Jharkhand. Highlights There are 30 lakh migrant workers in UP that have returned to ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: States Current Affairs

Topics: Aspirational District Programme • Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan • Fisheries • Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan • MGNREGA • Migrant workers • MSME • Rural Development • Uttar Pradesh