Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet nod for climate pledges” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved India’s updated climate pledge to the Paris Agreement. However, the approved pledges were fewer than those the Prime Minister committed in Glasgow. What is a… Continue reading Cabinet nod for climate pledges
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Explained | Understanding the provisions for foreign visits of State government Ministers
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Understanding the provisions for foreign visits of State government Ministers” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. What is the News? Delhi State Transport Minister has moved the Delhi High Court with a plea to set aside the need for travel clearances by the… Continue reading Explained | Understanding the provisions for foreign visits of State government Ministers
Parliament passes the National Anti-Doping Bill 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Parliament passes the National Anti-Doping Bill 2022” published in PIB on 3rd August 2022. Present Status: Passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Received the assent of the President on the 12th August 2022. What is the News? Parliament has passed the National Anti-Doping Bill 2022. Note:… Continue reading Parliament passes the National Anti-Doping Bill 2022
In several states, digital tools gap in government schools
Source: The post is based on the article “In several states, digital tools gap in government schools” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is ICT?3 What is the digital divide?4 What are the various ICT initiatives of the Ministry of Education? What is the News? According to… Continue reading In several states, digital tools gap in government schools
Financial inclusion index inches up, all sub-indices rise: RBI
Source: The post is based on the article “Financial inclusion index inches up, all sub-indices rise: RBI” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released the Financial Inclusion Index(FI-Index) for the year ending March 31, 2022. What is the Financial Inclusion Index? Released by:… Continue reading Financial inclusion index inches up, all sub-indices rise: RBI
Lok Sabha passes Central Universities (Amendment), Bill 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Central Universities (Amendment), Bill 2022” published in PIB on 3rd August 2022. Present Status: Passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Central Universities (Amendment)Bill 2022. What is the purpose of the Central Universities (Amendment)Bill 2022?… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Central Universities (Amendment), Bill 2022
SERB-SURE scheme launched to augment research capabilities in state universities and colleges
Source: The post is based on the article “New scheme launched to augment research capabilities in state universities and colleges” published in PIB on 3rd August 2022. What is the News? The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has launched a new scheme titled “State University Research Excellence(SERB-SURE)”. What is the State University Research Excellence(SERB-SURE)… Continue reading SERB-SURE scheme launched to augment research capabilities in state universities and colleges
IAF to participate in multilateral exercise ‘Pitch Black’ in Australia
Source: The post is based on the article “IAF to participate in multilateral exercise ‘Pitch Black’ in Australia” published in Indian Express on 1st August 2022. What is the News? Indian Air Force(IAF) will be participating in Exercise Pitch Black. What is Exercise Pitch Black? Exercise Pitch Black is a biennial exercise hosted by the… Continue reading IAF to participate in multilateral exercise ‘Pitch Black’ in Australia
Aid for Trade at a Glance 2022 report: India got highest aid for trade from developed countries in 2020
Source: The post is based on the article “India got highest aid for trade from developed countries in 2020” published in Business Standard on 2nd August 2022. What is the News? The World Trade Organization(WTO) and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD) have released a report titled Aid for Trade at a Glance 2022 report.… Continue reading Aid for Trade at a Glance 2022 report: India got highest aid for trade from developed countries in 2020
Explained | The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Energy Conservation Act 2001?3 Key Provisions of the Act4 What are the proposed changes to the act? What is the News? To meet… Continue reading Explained | The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022
