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Recently, the Vice President has suggested ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) make Indian regional navigation satellite system-Navigation in Indian Constellation (NaVIC) for global use. Important points: In 2006, the project was approved by the Government of India and was expected to be completed and implemented by 2015-16. The constellations’ first …

Recently, it was found that the area deforested in Brazil’s Amazon reached a 15-year high after a 22% jump from the prior year (2020). Earlier, a study showed that Amazon Forests have started emitting Carbon dioxide (CO2) instead of absorbing it. Over time, global climate change and more deforestation will …

World Fisheries Day (WFD) is observed on the 21st November every year. The award ceremony was organised by the ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of WFD. Balasore district (Odisha) has been awarded India’s “Best Marine District”. Important points: WFD is celebrated to demonstrate …

Recently, the Prime Minister handed over the indigenously-built Light Combat Helicopter (HAL’s LCH), two small drones (‘SWITCH 1.0 UAV’ and ‘MR-20) built by Indian start-ups to the Air Force. LCH is a truly ‘Make in India’ product built with private industry participation. Important points: LCH is a new addition to …

Recently, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) launched the Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) for the services sector. Important points: The scheme will help in meeting the technology-related requirements of enterprises in the services sector. It has a provision of 25% capital subsidy for procurement …

Cairn India will partner US-based Halliburton to start shale exploration in the Lower Barmer Hill formation, Western Rajasthan. Important points: The key difference between shale oil and conventional crude is that the former, also called ‘tight oil’, is found in smaller batches, and deeper than conventional crude deposits. Unlike conventional …

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave its approval for continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-I and II (PMGSY-I and II) upto September, 2022 for completion of balance road and bridge works. The CCEA also approved continuation of Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA) …

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Working Group (WG) Committee has made recommendations pertaining to Digital Lending, including a separate legislation to prevent illegal digital lending activities. The RBI constituted a WG on digital lending including lending through online platforms and mobile apps in January, 2021. The panel was …

Recently, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the e-Governance for Civil Aviation (e-GCA) online platform through which the Civil Aviation will provide 298 services including pilot licensing and medical examination. The launch of the e-GCA project under DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) was part of the 100-day plan …

Recently, the Ministry of Rural Development inaugurated ‘Bhumi Samvaad’ – National Workshop on Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme (DILRMP). The Ministry also launched the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) portal and Dashboard. Important points: The DILRMP was approved by the Cabinet on 21st August, 2008. For modernization of …