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Importance of Fiscal Consolidation
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Importance of Fiscal Consolidation

Science & Tech 04/02/24 06:44 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during her Budget speech that the Centre would reduce its fiscal deficit to 5.1% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024-25.' She further adde Read More...

eCourts Mission Mode Project
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eCourts Mission Mode Project

Science & Tech 03/02/24 13:57 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The Government of India has launched the e-Courts Integrated Mission Mode Project in the country for computerization of District and subordinate courts with the objective of improving access to justi Read More...

World Wetlands Day 2024
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World Wetlands Day 2024

Science & Tech 03/02/24 13:49 PM IST
by Mahesh

'World Wetland day is celebrated across the globe to commemorate the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on wetlands on 2nd February 1971.' The theme of WWD-2024 is “Wetlands and Human Wellbein Read More...

India’s snow leopard count
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India’s snow leopard count

Science & Tech 03/02/24 13:00 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The snow leopard population estimates are as follows - 477 snow leopards in Ladakh, 124 in Uttarakhand, 51 in Himachal Pradesh, 36 in Arunachal Pradesh, 21 in Sikkim, and 9 in Jammu and Kashmir.' Read More...

Multidimensional poverty
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Multidimensional poverty

Science & Tech 03/02/24 12:48 PM IST
by Mahesh

'In her Interim Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said 25 crore Indians had been pulled out of poverty over the past decade.' “With the pursuit of ‘Sabka ka Saath&rsquo Read More...

Cabinet approves continuation of Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies for export of Apparel/Garments
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Cabinet approves continuation of Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies for export of Apparel/Garments

Science & Tech 02/02/24 09:41 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the continuation of Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) for export of Apparel/Garments and Made ups upt Read More...

Cabinet approves extension of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
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Cabinet approves extension of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund

Science & Tech 02/02/24 09:35 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the continuation of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) to be implemented under Infrastructure Development Read More...

Heat Impacts on Children
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Heat Impacts on Children

Science & Tech 02/02/24 09:11 AM IST
by Mahesh

'There is sufficient evidence to show global warming is causing temperatures across the globe to rise significantly enough to cause disruptions.' Heat waves are occurring with greater frequency and Read More...

Committee will study ‘fast population growth’ and demographic changes
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Committee will study ‘fast population growth’ and demographic changes

Science & Tech 02/02/24 08:55 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The government will establish a committee to understand challenges created by fast population growth.' The government will form a high-powered committee for an extensive consideration of the chall Read More...

Blue economy 2.0
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Blue economy 2.0

Science & Tech 02/02/24 08:46 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled plans for the launch of Blue Economy 2.0 during her interim budget, aimed at promoting climate-resilient activities and sustainable development in coastal Read More...