Context: The Ministry of Coal announces the commencement of Star Rating Registration process of Coal and Lignite Mines for the financial year 2022-23 About Star Rating Policy: Objective: To elevate the overall performance and sustainability of coal and lignite mining in Read More …
Day: June 23, 2023
G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meet
Context: Recently, the G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting successfully ended in Goa in which the Goa Roadmap and Action Plan was adopted. Decisions taken at the meeting: The two key deliverables of the Tourism Working Group are GOA Roadmap for tourism as a Read More …
Global Gender Index
Context: India was ranked 127 among 146 countries in gender parity — up eight places from last year’s place — in the Gender Gap Report, 2023 of the World Economic Forum (WEF). About Global Gender Gap Index: It annually benchmarks the current state Read More …
‘GE 414 Jet Engines’: India-US technology Transfer
Context During the recent visit of Indian Prime Minister to Unites States (US), both the leaders have signed agreement on defence and security, maritime domain awareness and space among other areas. Bilateral agreement signed: Jet engine tech transfer: Both the countries Read More …
London Conference
Context: Recently, the Ukraine Recovery Conference was held in London. Key Points about the London Conference: It is a fundraising forum to build the war torn Ukraine. The British Prime Minister announced a new framework for war risk insurance, aimed at helping Read More …
‘NATO Plus Five’ Status
Context: The U.S. Senate’s India Caucus Co-Chairs will introduce legislation to give India ‘NATO plus five’ defence status. More on News: The recommendation to include India was given by the U.S. House of Representatives committee on the Strategic Competition between Read More …
Integrated Simulator Complex ‘Dhruv’
Context: Defence Minister inaugurates Integrated Simulator Complex-Dhruv at Southern Naval Command in Kochi, Kerala. About Integrated Simulator Complex (ISC): An Integrated Simulator Complex is designed to provide a comprehensive and realistic simulation experience for training, research, or testing purposes. ISC ‘Dhruv’ ISC ‘Dhruv’ Read More …
INDUS-X
Context: Recently, India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) was launched at an event in Washington DC, USA. About INDUS X: Co-organised by: Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Ministry of Defence, and US Department of Defence (DoD) Hosted by: US-India Business Read More …