The Union government has sanctioned the first-ever all-women CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) battalion. The battalion will comprise more than 1,000 personnel. This decision is in response to the increasing responsibilities of the CISF in VIP security, airport security, and
Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI): FPI involves investors purchasing various financial assets in foreign countries, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, derivatives, and fixed deposits. Purpose: Primarily used to invest in foreign stock markets for quick returns. Regulation in India: Regulated by
The Public distribution system (PDS) is an Indian food security system established under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution. PDS evolved as a system of management of scarcity through distribution of food grains at affordable prices. The
India’s current GDP stands at $3.7 trillion, though this figure largely overlooks the ‘care economy,’ which remains mostly unmonetized. A 2% GDP investment in this sector could create 11 million new jobs, with women potentially filling 35% of these roles.
IRDAI Chairman Debasish Panda proposed allowing 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector, stating that substantial capital is required to achieve universal insurance coverage by 2027. Insurance Sector in India Overview: India’s insurance industry is a significant sector
Despite initial expectations, the ISA has struggled to meet its goals, particularly in advancing solar adoption in developing countries. Introduction The International Solar Alliance (ISA), launched by Indian PM Narendra Modi in 2015, aimed to accelerate the deployment of solar
The Central Government has asked the Assam Government to prepare a concept note by December for the restoration of 271 wetlands identified by the North East Space Application Centre (NESAC). What is a wetland? As per the Ramsar Convention: A
Generative AI refers to artificial intelligence models capable of creating new content like text, images, or music by learning patterns from existing data. It powers applications in areas such as chatbots, content creation, design, and research. Gen -AI GAI is
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