Electronics Sector Current Affairs, GK & News
India’s exports of Electronic Goods- Recent Trends
India’s exports of electronic goods reached to USD 1.67 Billion in December 2021. It registered a growth of 33.99%, as compared to export of USD 1.25 Bn in December 2020. Key Points During April-December 2021, electronic sector registered a exports growth of 49%, reaching to USD 11.0 Billion against USD 7.4 Billion during in year ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Electronics Export • Electronics Sector • India’s exports of Electronic Goods • Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) • Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI)
GoI launches three new schemes to boost Electronics sector
On June 2, 2020, the Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launched three new schemes to bbost electronics sector. They are Production linked incentive scheme, cluster scheme (EMC 2.0) and component manufacturing scheme (SPECS). The schemes were approved by the Union Cabinet in March 2020. About the schemes The schemes are expected to attract investments. They ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Electronics Manufacturing Cluster • Electronics Sector • employment generation • manufacturing sector • Mobile Production • Semiconductors
Three Schemes launched to boost Electronic Manufacturing Sector
The Government of India has launched three incentive schemes to boost electronics manufacturing in the country. The scheme will provide incentives of 4% to 6% when a company shows increased sales on electronic products. Highlights The incentives offered under the scheme are of worth Rs 48,000 crores. The companies shall claim the incentives from August ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Economic growth • Electronics Manufacturing Cluster • Electronics Sector • Infrastructure Development • Mobile Manufacturing • National Policy on Electronics • Semiconductors
Incentive Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing approved by Cabinet
On March 21, 2020, the Union Cabinet under PM Modi approved the Production Incentive Scheme for large scale manufacturing of Electronics. The main aim of the incentivisation is to increase investments in mobile manufacturing. Benefits The scheme aims to create more than 2 lakh jobs. The indirect employment opportunities are expected to be three times ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: 5 Trillion Dollar Economy • Assemble in India • Electronics Sector • GST Council • Make in India • nirmala sitaraman • PM Modi • union budget 2020-21 • Wealth
Modified Electronics Manufacturing Scheme 2.0 approved by the Union Cabinet
On March 21, 2020, the union cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters Scheme 2.0 (EMC 2.0). The scheme aims at improving the growth of Electronics System Design and Manufacturing sector. Highlights The scheme aims at developing entrepreneurial ecosystem, increase employment opportunities, attract investment. It will support setting up of Electronics ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Electronics • Electronics Manufacturing Cluster • Electronics Sector • Funds • manufacturing • PM Modi • Union Cabinet • Union Cabinet Decisions
Ministry of Electronics and Information: First Start Up Summit
The Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY) Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad unveiled a series of new initiatives at the Start-Up Summit at New Delhi Highlights of the summit The MeitY Startup Hub was launched. The Hub will facilitate the vision of the Ministry towards technology, startups, innovation and creation of intellectual properties. The Software ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Communication • Digital India • Electronics • Electronics Sector • ICT • Information Technology • Internet of things (IOT) • Make in India • Startup