“Indian National Super Model” launched by DST

On May 31, 2020, the Department of Science and Technology operating under Ministry of Science and Technology launched the Indian National Super Model. The Model was launched to help monitor transmission of COVID-19 infection. Highlights The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) and IISc (Indian Institute of Science) are to play crucial role ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: COVID-19 • Department of Science and Technology (DST) • Expert Group • IISc • Ministry of Science and Technology • Statistics

EQUIP: 5-year Vision Plan on Quality Education by HRD Ministry

The Higher Education Department of the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has finalized and released a 5-year Vision Plan titled as Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme (EQUIP). About EQUIP This Vision Plan by HRD Ministry is in accordance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s direction for finalizing a 5-year Vision plan for each Ministry. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme • Education Sector • EFC Mechanism • EQUIP • Expenditure Finance Committee • Expert Group • Five Year Vision Plan • gross enrolment ratio • Higher Education Department • Higher Education Sector of India • Prime Minister Narendra Modi • Union Ministry of Human Resource Development

India-Iran: Cabinet approves MoU to establish expert group on trade remedy measures

The Union Cabinet has given its ex post facto approval to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Iran on establishment of an expert group on trade remedy measures.  The MoU was signed in February, 2018 during visit of Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani to India. It aims to promote cooperation in areas of mutual interest. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Topics: Cabinet Decisions • Expert Group • India-Iran • National • Trade