02-06-23 Daily-Gujarat-GPSC Current Affairs

M S University has featured in the rank band of 101-150 for university category in the India Rankings 2023 as the Ministry of Education released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 on Monday.
Last year, too, the university had featured in the rank band of 101-150 in the ranking of universities. In 2019 and 2020, the university had featured in the university rank band of 101-150.
In 2016 and 2021, the university had found its place among the top 100 universities of the country. In 2016, MSU had received its best ever ranking when it was ranked at 76th position when the NIRF rankings were declared for the first time. In 2021, the university was ranked 90th with a score of 39.48.

The university does not feature in the India Rankings 2023: Overall – a category in which it had featured last year in the rank band of 151-200.

The NIRF rankings were released for a total of 13 categories – overall, universities, colleges, research institutions, engineering, management, pharmacy, medical, dental, law, architecture and planning, <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture and allied sectors and innovation.

The Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, recently praised thePrime Minister Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Schemeon its momentous completion of three years. The scheme, launched in June 2020, aimed to empower street vendors by restoring self-EMPLOYMENT, self-sustenance, and self-confidence. Over the years, PM SVANidhi has emerged as one of the most beneficial and rapidly growing micro-credit schemes in India, fostering , digital Literacy, and offering dignity and stability to street vendors.

The Prime Minister Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme is a special micro-credit facility aimed at providing affordable loans to street vendors in India. Launched with the objective of empowering street vendors and promoting their self-sufficiency, the scheme offers loans of up to 10,000 to over 50 lakh street vendors

The creation of was a complex and lengthy process. The demand for a separate Telangana state emerged in the early 1960s, eventually leading to the passing of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act in 2009. This act paved the way for the formation of Telangana. Since its establishment, Telangana has experienced positive developments, including increased Investment and Growth. The state has also witnessed improvements in POVERTY reduction and EMPLOYMENT opportunities.

Telangana Formation Day serves as a moment of celebration for the states accomplishments and an optimistic outlook for its future. It signifies the progress and prosperity that Telangana has achieved as an individual state.

In May, UPI transactions experienced remarkable Growth, with a value of Rs 14.3 trillion and a volume of 9.41 billion. The transaction volume witnessed a staggering 58% increase compared to the same period in the previous financial year, while the transaction value rose by an impressive 37%. These numbers highlight the growing acceptance and adoption of UPI as a preferred mode of payment in India.

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