Subject: Economy Context: The Union Cabinet has given its approval for Provision of Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Mainland (Kochi) and Lakshadweep Islands (KLI Project). Concept: The Project envisages provision of a direct communication link through a dedicated submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) between Kochi and 11 Islands of Lakshadweep viz. Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Agati, […]

Subject: Economy Concept: BharatmalaPariyojana is an umbrella program for the highways sector envisaged by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Under Phase-I of BharatmalaPariyojana, implementation of 34,800 km of national highways in 5 years (from 2017 to 2022) has been approved at an estimated outlay of Rs. 5,35,000 crore. National Highways Authority of India […]

Subject: Economy Context: The Himachal Pradesh government is trying to obtain GIs (Geographical Indication) for five products from the state – KarsogKulth, Thangi of Pangi, Chamba Metal Crafts, ChambaChukh, and Rajmah of Bharmour. Concept: KarsogKulth: Kulthi or Kulth (horse gram) is a legume grown as a kharif crop in Himachal Pradesh. Kulth grown in the […]

Subject: Economy Context: Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of AYUSH have decided to set up an AYUSH Export Promotion Council to boost AYUSH exports. Concept: Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Commerce and Industry will work together for establishing an AYUSH Export Promotion Council (AEPC). The proposed AEPC can be housed at Ministry […]