Global Human Capital Index 2017: India ranks 103

India ranked low 103rd out of 130 countries surveyed on World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Human Capital Index (GHCI) 2017. In the previous edition, India ranked 105th. The GHCI measures countries’ ability to nurture, develop and deploy talent for economic ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017

Maharashtra government tied up with Mother Dairy to set up a state-of-the-art milk and milk products processing plant

Maharashtra The Maharashtra Government and Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt. Ltd have signed a lease agreement to set up a state-of-the-art milk and milk products processing plant. As per the MoU, a dairy development initiative will begin in Vidarbha ..

Karnataka topped in manufacturing excellence according to recent study by ASSOCHAM

According to a recent study “Manufacturing Excellence and Emergence in India: The state level analysis” conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce of India (ASSOCHAM), Karnataka ranks first among states in terms of manufacturing excellence. Kerala stood second despite poor ..

Tahir Mahmood wins prestigious Prof N R Madhava Menon Best Law Teacher Award

Dr Tahir Mahmood, the well-known jurist, has won the prestigious Prof N R Madhava Menon Best Law Teacher Award – 2017 in recognition of his distinguished services to legal education and legal profession during the 9th Teachers’ Day Award Function ..

Ajay Bhushan Pandey appointed as new interim Chairman of Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN)

Ajay Bhushan Pandey, the CEO of Unique Identification Authority of India’s (UIDAI) has been appointed as interim chairman of the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN). He succeeded Navin Kumar, who completed his term on August 29. GSTN is a ..

Jitendra Singh launched North East Festival ‘North-East Calling’ in New Delhi

Dr Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DONER), has inaugurated North East Festival ‘North-East Calling’ at India Gate in New Delhi on September 9, 2017. On the occasion, Dr Singh launched three initiatives, viz. North-East ..

Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) to undertake major research works on agriculture this year (in 2017) with World Bank (WB) fund of Rs 1100 crore

The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) will undertake major research works on agriculture this year (in 2017) with the World Bank (WB) fund of Rs 1100 crore. It is announced by the Deputy Director General of the national apex ..

Gujarat government signed MoU with Amul to save children of anganwadi from malnutrition

The Gujarat Government and Gujarat Milk Marketing Federation-Amul have recently signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to save the children of anganwadi from malnutrition. According to the MOU, under the ‘Take Home Ration’, district dairies in cooperation with the Gujarat ..

N Baijendra Kumar newly appointed CMD of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)

N Baijendra Kumar, an IAS officer of 1985 batch of Chhattisgarh cadre, has recently taken charge as  Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the state-run National Mineral Development Corporation  (NMDC). Prior to this post, he was holding the post of ..

Rajiv Kumar committee constituted by NITI Aayog to provide a major thrust to job creation by enhancing India’s exports

NITI Aayog has constituted an Expert Task Force to provide a major thrust to job creation by enhancing India’s exports. It will be headed by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar. The panel will give recommendations on sector-specific policy ..