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Indo-Belgian Relation: Both Nations Celebrate 75 Years Of Diplomatic Connection

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

Belgium was among the first European countries to line up a bilateral relationship with India. Both the countries are celebrating their 75 years of diplomatic relations. A special logo was displayed to commemorate the event which was released by the Belgian ambassador in India Francois Delhaye.   The logo has a peacock, India’s national bird. The National flags of both nations have also been symbolised on either side of the peacock.   The decision to determine diplomatic relations between India and Belgian was taken in January 1947, after the then senior leader V K Krishna Menon went to Brussels to speak with Belgian authorities. The Belgian government decided to determine diplomatic relations with India and open its embassy in Delhi in March 1947, five mon...

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New Development Bank To Set Up India Office In Gujarat Tech City

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

  The New Development Bank (NDB) will now open its office in the Gujarat International Finance Tech (GIFT) city in May 2022.  The India office will help in identifying suitable projects and check out to form a pipeline of potential financing for the bank. NDB is additionally expected to partner with the newly launched National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NBFID), during a bid to support crucial infrastructure projects across India. The New Development Bank was founded by BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) in 2014. It aimed at mobilizing and utilising resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and emerging markets. The bank became operational in 2015. It is headquartered in Shanghai, China ...

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Ministry Of Chemicals And Fertilizers Will Organise Janaushadhi Diwas: Know Some Key Points

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

From 1st to 7th March 2022 the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers will organise Janaushadhi diwas.. Overview: The 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas is celebrated on March 7th, By the end of March 2025, the Indian Government has preoccupied the target to extend the amount of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) to 10,500. The theme of in the week 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas’s theme is “Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi”. The objective of the Janaushadhi Diwas Week The objective of on is to lift awareness about the advantages of Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana and therefore the usages of generic medicines. About Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana In 2008, the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers with ...

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National Science Day 2022: Centre Sets Up World Monsoons Project Office For Better Research

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

On the occasion of National Science Day 2022, the Centre has launched the International Monsoons Project Office (IMPO). It was launched by the Union minister Jitendra Singh. Initially, this office is going to be based at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune for five years.   The IMPO was founded to focus on the importance of monsoons for the economy of the state. Under the leadership of the planet Climate Research Programme (CRP) and also the World Weather Research Programme (WWRP), IMPO would identify and foster connections and activities which can be associated with international monsoon research. The UN World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) coordinates the globe Weather Research Programme and World Climate Research Programmes. Setting up the IM...

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Odisha Rural Polls: BJD Wins 90% Seats; BJP Fades Away Completely

Sonia SolankiMarch 4, 20220

The massive victory of BJD (Biju Janta Dal) is seen as the party's association with people on the personal level and the social welfare policies of the state under CM Naveen Patnaik. Odisha's rural poll results show that BJP is not invincible at all if other parties work on the ground and connect to the masses. Whereas, BJP's loss is attributed to its failure because of the absence of star leaders like PM Modi, Amit Shah, J.P Nadda and others from the polls. BJD Victory: CM Naveen Patnaik Vision The BJD won 766 seats out of 853 seats which means a success rate of 90%.  While in 2017 polls BJD won only 290 seats. Talking bout BJP numbers, BJP won only 42 seats this time. Whereas in 2017 BJP won 297 seats. The other close contender of the BJP in this election is Congress which wo...

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PFRDA Likely To Launch Guaranteed Return Scheme: Here Are Some Key Points

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is about to launch a guaranteed return scheme called Minimum Assured Return Scheme (MARS). This scheme is launched to supply people from the salaried class with an option for their investments. PFRDA has appointed EY Actuarial Services LLP as a consultant to assist in designing the proposed MARS under National Pension Scheme (NPS).   It will be the primary scheme of pension regulators, to supply a guaranteed return to investors. However, only the ground is ready in the proposed scheme. The consultant is likely to figure out the framework within. Returns Offered By Scheme Actual returns offered by the scheme will rely on the market conditions. Any shortfall is made good by the sponsor, while the excess is goin...

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Ukraine Invasion: European Nations Curb Airspace For Russia

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

Countries have started blockading their airspace for aircraft operated or registered by Russia in recent times, within the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The use of airspace has become a vital tool by countries to affirm they absorb geopolitical conflicts. Following the Balakot airstrikes, Pakistan closed its airspace to India. The European nations closed their airspace last year for flights from Belarus after it forced a plane to land to arrest a dissenting journalist.   Ukraine had earlier closed its airspace for Russia in 2015. 29 countries have issued Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) and disallowed the utilization of their airspace to Russian planes apart from Ukraine. Countries Closed Their Airspace For Russia? As far as the sources are concerned, countr...

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Bengal Civic Poll: BJP Leader Calls State Election Commission ‘Slave’ Of Trinamool Amid Violence

Snehashish RoyMarch 3, 20220

BJP leader Anirban Ganguly has slammed chief minister Mamata Banerjee for inflicting violence during civic body elections. He alleged that the state election commission is behaving like a slave to the state government. Ganguly called the state election commissioner (SEC) Saurab Das a "slave of Trinamool Congress." "Saurab Das is a slave of the party (TMC); he has no existence of his own. The Supreme Court and the Kolkata High Court should introspect (the alleged violence) because when we filed a plea seeking deployment of Central security forces for conduction of free and fair elections, it was dismissed," he said while speaking to ANI. He further provided details of the civic body poll violence in West Bengal. He said everyone in the country saw it on social media. He also expre

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Ministry Of Women And Child Development Celebrates International Women’s Day Week; Check Out Schedule

Pooja YadavMarch 3, 20220

The women and child development ministry is celebrating International Women’s Day week from March 1 as a component of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. As a part of this week-long celebration, various events and social media campaigns that will cover a spread of themes that may be associated with women’s empowerment and safety are being organized by the Ministry. This event is being organized in partnership with the Bureau of Police Research and Development, with the goal of raising awareness of women’s safety and security. The objective of organizing this event is to celebrate progress toward gender equality and women’s empowerment which is indeed an important concept to realise while also critically reflecting on the achievements and striving for gender equality.   On 2nd ...

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Ukraine-Russia War: Middle-East Food Crisis Rises; Yemen, Egypt To Suffer Most

Sonia SolankiMarch 3, 20220

War in any part of the globe doesn't affect the people of two countries only, it affects the whole of humanity as it encircles the issue of survival. Food is the core element and a necessity for survival.  Due to the Ukraine-Russia war, the people of the Middle East are facing major hikes in the prices of wheat. If reports are believed then it can lead to major hunger and food crises in countries like Yemen, Egypt and Lebanon. Ukraine-Russia: Key Suppliers Of Grains Both Ukraine and Russia account for 25% of the global wheat exports. Middle-Eastern countries are far more dependent on Ukraine and Russia. Egypt imports 90% of its wheat from Ukraine and Russia. It is the largest importer of wheat. Whereas, Yemen imports 27% of wheat grain from Ukraine and 8% from Russia. Already due ...

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MSME Ministry Celebrates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Here Are Some Hightlights

Pooja YadavMarch 3, 20220

The ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) is celebrating its iconic week as part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative. The event was inaugurated on February 28, 2022,  and to run till March 6, 2022. Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements. As a part of the celebrations, the MSME ministry has planned a series of commemorative events and activities. During the long-lasting week, the ministry will launch a clinical test of the national level awareness programme – Sambhav. From February 28 to March 31, around one lakh students from 1,300 colleges in India will be motivated to come up with entrepreneurship concepts. Participants fr...

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Gujrat Defense Expo 2022: iDEX To Indicate Start-Ups, Award Winner

Pooja YadavMarch 3, 20220

Defence Expo 2022 are going to be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from 10 to 14 March. One of the Defence Expo 2022s top highlights is Invest4iDEX. At Defence Expo 2022, during its flagship event Manthan, iDEX is prepared to indicate its start-ups and award its winner. During this event, start-ups are able to pitch their ideas ahead of a live audience of reputable investors and venture capitalists. Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) will be signed by iDEX with three new partner incubators, all of which are leaders in science, venture development, and technology. In 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX). It provides a consistent platform for stakeholders within the aerospace and defence sectors. iDEX behaves as an umbrella organi...

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