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April, 2023 - - Part 5_3.1

India, UK sign agreement to collaborate on science and innovation

India and United Kingdom Sign MOU for Science and Innovation Collaboration: India and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration on science and innovation. The agreement was signed at the UK-India Science Innovation Council meeting, chaired by UK Science Minister George Freeman and Indian Minister of State for Science and …

National Medical Devices Policy

National Medical Devices Policy Approved By Union Cabinet

National Medical Devices Policy The Indian Government has taken steps for National Medical Devices Policy to implement the PLI Scheme for medical devices and establish 4 Medical Devices Parks in Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. At present, 26 projects worth Rs 1206 crore have been approved under the scheme, with an …

April, 2023 - - Part 5_5.1

Operation Kaveri launched to evacuate Indians from Sudan

India initiated Operation Kaveri to evacuate its citizens from the unrest-stricken Sudan. As per External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s tweet, the operation is currently in progress, and roughly 500 Indians have already arrived at Port Sudan. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams Operation Kaveri Key Points Operation Kaveri is …

April, 2023 - - Part 5_6.1

Pakistan becomes largest recipient of ADB funded programmes in 2022

Pakistan Becomes the Largest Recipient of ADB-Funded Programs Amidst Economic Crisis: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Report 2022 revealed that Pakistan received loans of $5.58 billion, making it the largest recipient of ADB-funded programs/projects in the year 2022. Out of the total lending, Pakistan received concessional funding of $2.67 billion from the bank, highlighting …

April, 2023 - - Part 5_7.1

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023 observed on April 28

April 28 marks the global observance of World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023, aiming to raise awareness regarding the significance of safeguarding workers against occupational hazards, illnesses, and accidents. This occasion offers a chance for individuals and organizations to promote a workplace environment that gives utmost importance to the well-being and safety …

April, 2023 - - Part 5_9.1

The Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme: Encouraging Women’s Investments

Why the scheme is in the news? At Sansad Marg Head Post Office, Smriti Irani opened a Mahila Samman Savings Certificate account. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams Ministry: – Ministry of Finance Launch Year: – 2023 Implementing Body: – Banks and Post Office Objectives: – to promote investments …

April, 2023 - - Part 5_10.1

Amitav Ghosh’s new non-fiction book ‘Smoke and Ashes’ to release in July 2023

On July 15th, HarperCollins’ Fourth Estate will publish a book titled “Smoke and Ashes: A Writer’s Journey Through Opium’s Hidden Histories” by Amitav Ghosh. The book is a combination of a memoir, a travelogue, and a deep dive into the economic and cultural history of opium. Ghosh explains that the book is based on the …