Government Policies
National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently approved the “National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021”. Key Features of National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021 The policy focuses on early screening and prevention of rare diseases. This is to be ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Iron Ore Policy, 2021
The Ministry of Railways recently approved a new Iron Ore Policy. The policy is to come into effect on February 10, 2021. The Iron Ore Policy governs the allocation of rakes and transportation of iron-ore. About Iron Ore Policy The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Bharat Griha Raksha Policy: The Home Insurance Policy
The IRDAI is to introduce standard products covering the risk of fire and allied perils. The policy being introduced is to replace the Standard Fire and Special Perils Policy. It has three main components namely the Bharat Griha Raksha, Bharat ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Gujarat Solar Power Policy, 2021
On December 29, 2020, the Gujarat government announced the new solar power policy, 2021. According to the policy any developer or person or industry can set up a solar project in Gujarat. The policy mainly aims to reduce the power ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
IRDAI proposes Standard Travel Insurance policy
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) recently proposed the “Standard Travel Insurance Policy”. The Policy aims to ensure insurance coverage during domestic as well as international travel. The IRDAI recently released a draft ‘Guidelines on Standard Travel ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Update on National Policy on Skill Development
On March 20, 2020, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship presented the update on National Policy on Skill Development in Rajya Sabha Highlights The following initiatives have been taken under the policy by the Ministry since 2015 The Pradhan Mantri ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
GOI: Draft New Industrial Policy and National E-Commerce Policy to be released soon
On March 18, 2020 the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced in the parliament that New Industrial Policy and National E-Commerce Policy are to be released soon. The policies are to be framed by the Department of Promotion of Industry ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Agriculture Export Policy, 2018
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Agriculture Export Policy, 2018 with aim to double farmer’s income by 2022. Cabinet has also approved proposal for establishment of Monitoring Framework at Centre with Ministry of Commerce as nodal ..