Ministry of Textiles Current Affairs, GK & News
India’s Textiles Exports in FY 2021-22
In the financial year 2021-22, India recorded its highest-ever apparel and textiles exports which stood at USD 44.4 billion. The exports tally also includes handicrafts and indicates a substantial increase of 41 per cent and 26 per cent in comparison to the corresponding figures recorded in FY21 and FY20, respectively. What were the top export ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: apparel and textiles exports • Bangladesh • European Union • Ministry of Textiles • Textiles Exports • UAE • USA
Jharokha- Compendium of Indian Handicrafts
Jharokha-Compendium of Indian handicraft/ handloom, art, and culture programme is being organized by the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Textiles to celebrate the traditional Indian handlooms, handicrafts, and art & culture. Overview: It is a PAN India celebration and will be held in 13 states and UTs at 16 locations. Under this programme, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Events Current Affairs
Topics: Bhopal • Jharokha • Ministry of Culture • Ministry of Textiles • Rani Kamlapati Railway Station
National Technical Textiles Mission- New Projects
On January 17, 2022, Ministry of textiles cleared 20 strategic research projects, worth Rs 30 crores, in the areas of specialty fibres and geotextiles. Key Points These projects fall under government’s flagship programme ‘National Technical Textiles Mission.’ Out of 20 Research projects, 16 projects of specialty fibres were cleared. It includes: 5 projects in healthcare ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Aatmanirbhar Bharat • Ministry of Textiles • National Technical Textiles Mission • National Technical Textiles Mission- New Projects
Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme
Ministry of Textiles has approved the continuation of Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) on October 5, 2021. Key facts CHCDS scheme was approved with a total outlay of Rs 160 crore. Scheme will continue up to March 2026 now. Under the scheme, infrastructural support, design & technology upgradation, market access etc will be provided ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme • Handicraft Artisans • Handicraft clusters • Ministry of Textiles • SMEs • UPSC
INDIAsize Survey- Key Facts
Ministry of Textile and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) launched an India size survey, in order to do away with the confusion of size. It has been titled as INDIAsize. The survey was officially launched on August 26, 2021. Key Points This initiative was launched with the aim of introducing a new standardised size ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Anthropometric data • fibre-to-fashion initiative • India size survey • INDIAsize • Ministry of Textiles • National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
First-ever National Toy Fair to start from Feb 27
The first-ever National Toy Fair will be starting from the February 27th, 2021. The festival will conclude on March 2, 2021. It will be organized in the virtual format. Highlights During the event, the Centre for Creative Learning (CCL), which is based in IIT Gandhinagar, will showcase its 75 toy creations in the fair. IIT ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Centre for Creative Learning (CCL) • IIT Gandhinagar • Ministry of Textiles • National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) • National Toy Fair