- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commended India’s robust digital infrastructure and widespread access, attributing it to the country’s leadership in digital transactions.
- Speaking at the Viksit Bharat 2047 Ambassador Campus Dialogue in Pallavaram, Sitharaman highlighted that India witnesses over 43.3 crore digital transactions monthly, conducted free of charge.
- Sitharaman underscored India’s digital public infrastructure, facilitating seamless transactions among sellers, buyers, and payment systems.
- She noted India’s emergence as a digital infrastructure hub, citing the production of mobile phones for both domestic and export markets as evidence of government efforts.
- Sitharaman mentioned the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, which incentivize investment in sectors like thorium, solar energy, and green hydrogen.
- She highlighted India’s collaboration with other nations to advance in the renewable energy sector, aiming for leadership in this domain in the near future.
CUCET 2021 : 1 Exam for 41 Central Universities | Important Update
Students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in 41 central universities may not be able to rely on their Class 12th marks alone. With the finalization of plan to conduct the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET), students will have to prepare to fill an online form and appear for the test.