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India aims to achieve 100 MT coal gasification target by 2030: Union Minister

News: Union Coal Ministry has organised a webinar on Coal Gasification and Liquefaction.During the webinar, Union Minister has said that India aims for 100 million tonnes (MT) coal gasification by 2030. Facts: Coal Gasification: It is the process of producing syngas—a mixture consisting primarily of carbon monoxide(CO), hydrogen(H2), carbon dioxide(CO2), natural gas(CH4) and water vapour(H2O)—from… Continue reading India aims to achieve 100 MT coal gasification target by 2030: Union Minister

Govt. gives nod to 27 projects under PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana

News: Government gave its nod to 27 projects today under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana for development of integrated cold chains and value addition infrastructure in the country. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana: It is a Central Sector Scheme aimed at creating modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management from farm gate to… Continue reading Govt. gives nod to 27 projects under PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana

SC lets telecom firms stagger AGR payments over 10 years

News: The Supreme Court has said that telecom operators could pay their adjusted gross revenue(AGR) dues to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) over the next 10 years starting April 1,2021. Facts: What is AGR? Adjusted Gross Revenue(AGR) is the annual license fee (LF) and spectrum usage charges (SUC) that telecom operators are charged by the… Continue reading SC lets telecom firms stagger AGR payments over 10 years

8th East Asia Summit (Economic Ministers Meeting)

News: The 8th East Asia Summit (Economic Ministers Meeting) have stressed the importance of further strengthening regional economic cooperation and accelerating post-COVID economic growth. Facts: East Asia Summit: It was established in 2005.It is a forum of 18 countries. Objective: It is a forum of strategic dialogue and cooperation on the key political, security, and… Continue reading 8th East Asia Summit (Economic Ministers Meeting)

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