Serum Institute of India joins global network to boost production of affordable outbreak vaccines Subject: IR Section: International Org Context: The Serum Institute of India (SII) is joining the CEPI network (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) to enhance vaccine production capabilities in the Global South. Details: This collaboration aims to support faster, more […]
22 ‘Vaibhav’ Fellows to build long-term research synergy Subject: S&T Section: Msc Context: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) in India announced the first batch of fellows for the Vaibhav scheme, aimed at attracting Indian-origin scientists from abroad for short-term collaborations. Details This initiative includes twenty-two scientists, primarily from North American and […]
Cauvery Water Regulation Committee an unbiased platform, says Union Minister Subject :Polity Section: National body Context: The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) is an unbiased platform working towards best management of water resources. All India Secretaries Conference on Water Vision @2047-Way Ahead– Organised by the National Water Mission of the Ministry of Jal […]
Status of Education and Health Expenditure in India Subject: Economy Section: Public finance Education Expenditure: Despite high priority accorded, the share of education in total expenditure by the Centre is yet to reach the high of FY 2019-20. Data from the Economic Survey (2022-23) reveals that the share of education in General Government […]
Status of RoDTEP Scheme and US Anti-subsidy Duties Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Scheme Overview: The popular Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for exporters in India is not set to be reworked by the Centre. US Antisubsidy Duties Imposition: Despite the US government imposing ant subsidy duties against […]
Expansion of Activities at International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Government’s Decision: The government has expanded the scope of activities permissible at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). Inclusion of Services: A gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Finance has included additional services as part of financial services […]
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) Withdraw from Debt VRR Segment: Reasons and Impact Subject: Economy Section: External sector Withdrawal Amount: FPIs have pulled out ₹8,089 crore from the debt Voluntary Retention Route (VRR) segment after four consecutive years of inflows. Reasons for Withdrawal: Lack of Investment Opportunities: FPIs cite a dearth of opportunities to […]
PM Modi launches new rooftop solar power scheme: What it is, why it is needed Subject: Schemes Section: Environment Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22, 2024, announced the ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’, a government scheme under which one crore households will get rooftop solar power systems. About ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’: […]
India to send industry delegation for copper mining opportunities in Zambia Subject: Geography Section: Economic Geography Context: The Indian Mines Ministry is planning to send an industry delegation to Zambia to discuss potential copper exploration and mining projects. Key Indian companies like Vedanta and its subsidiary Hindustan Zinc, Ola Electric, and LOHUM (a […]
Two new mammalian species added to Kaziranga’s fauna Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: Two new mammalian species have been added to the list of fauna in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, the primary address of the one-horned rhinoceros on earth. Details: The two mammals are the elusive binturong (Arctictis […]