June 2022

Ookla Speedtest Global Index: India ranked 115th

Ookla Speedtest Global Index: India ranked 115th

The Speedtest Global Index released by network intelligence and connectivity insights provider Ookla showed that India recorded 14.28 Mbps median mobile download speeds in the month of May, slightly better than 14.19 Mbps in April. With this, the country is now three notches up in its global ranking and is at 115th position. India also improved its global ranking for overall fixed […]

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‘Vivatech 2020’ Conference: India recognized as ‘country of the year’

‘Vivatech 2020’ Conference: India recognized as ‘country of the year’

Vivatech 2020, Europe’s biggest start-up conference has recognized India as the “country of the year.” It is a tremendous honour for India to be named “country of the year” in Vivatech 2020. This is due to the global contribution of Indian start-ups. This is how Indian start-ups are recognised, said, Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics

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Jammu and Kashmir to host G-20 meetings in 2023

Jammu and Kashmir to host G-20 meetings in 2023

In a significant development, Jammu and Kashmir will be hosting the 2023 meetings of G-20, an influential grouping that brings together the world’s major economies, with the Union Territory government Thursday setting up a five-member high level committee for overall coordination. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was appointed as India’s Sherpa for the G20 in September 2021. According

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Assam becomes the 36th State/UT to implement One Nation One Ration Card

Assam becomes the 36th State/UT to implement One Nation One Ration Card

Assam has operationalised the Centre’s ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ programme, with this, it is implemented across the country. Beneficiaries can get their quota of subsidised foodgrains from any electronic point of sale device (ePoS)-enabled fair price shops. Beneficiaries can use their existing ration cards with biometric authentication. The implementation of ONORC was initiated in August 2019. The government

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UPSC

The Sir Creek Issue- Significance: UPSC Daily Important Topic | 23 June 2022

The Sir Creek Issue: Significance ✓Over the years, the creek has also changed its course considerably. If one country agrees to the other’s traditional position, then the former will end up losing a vast amount of Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). ✓A vital reason for two countries locking horns over this creek is the possible presence

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