What is the News? United Nations-Habitat(UN-Habitat) has released the World Cities Report 2022. What are the key findings of the report? World Urban Population The urban population is expected to continue to grow naturally through rising birth rates, particularly in lower-income countries. Globally, the urban population is forecast to grow from 56% of the global… Continue reading World Cities Report 2022: India’s urban population to stand at 675 million in 2035, behind China’s 1 billion
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India’s largest floating solar power project commissioned
What is the News? India’s largest floating solar plant is now fully operational at Ramagundam in Telangana’s Peddapalli district. About Ramagundam Floating Solar Project It is a 100-megawatt(MW) floating solar power photovoltaic project commissioned by the National Thermal Power Corporation(NTPC). Features: The project is endowed with advanced technology and Environment-friendly features. The solar modules are… Continue reading India’s largest floating solar power project commissioned
Asia’s largest cities, including Delhi, lack water security
What is the News? Researchers have found that urban water security in Asian cities including Delhi is in decline, forcing them to find new ways to manage this precious resource. Water Scarcity in Asian Cities The global mega cities like Tokyo, Shanghai, and Delhi are the symbol of the rise of the new Asian century… Continue reading Asia’s largest cities, including Delhi, lack water security
India-EU conclude 1st round of negotiations for India-EU Trade and Investment Agreements
What is the News? India and the European Union have concluded the first round of negotiations for India-EU Trade and Investment Agreements including the Geographical Indicators (GI). About India-EU Trade Talks India started negotiations for a trade pact with the European Union(EU) in 2007. But the talks stalled in 2013 as both sides failed to… Continue reading India-EU conclude 1st round of negotiations for India-EU Trade and Investment Agreements
Measuring India’s Plastic Problem
What is the News? India has banned certain single-use plastics(SUP) from July 1,2022 across India. These items include ice cream sticks, thermocol, plates, cups, glasses, forks, spoons, knives, straws, trays, wrapping or packaging films and cigarette packets. India’s Plastic Waste Problem Plastic Waste Generation in India: India is generating about 3.5 million tonnes of plastic… Continue reading Measuring India’s Plastic Problem
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS): MSDE launches DBT scheme to extend direct monetary support to apprentices
What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) has announced that the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) will be a part of Direct Beneficiary Transfer(DBT) Scheme providing direct government benefits to all apprentices. What is the significance of this decision? Earlier companies used to pay apprentices the entire amount and then seek… Continue reading National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS): MSDE launches DBT scheme to extend direct monetary support to apprentices
Targeting GI tag, Mayurbhanj’s superfood ‘ant chutney’ set to find more tables
What is the News? Tribals of the Mayurbhanj district in Odisha are seeking a Geographical Indications(GI) tag for Kai Chutney. What is Kai Chutney? Kai Chutney is a food item made from Kai (Red Weaver Ant) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district. This chutney is rich in valuable proteins, calcium, zinc, vitamin B-12, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium,… Continue reading Targeting GI tag, Mayurbhanj’s superfood ‘ant chutney’ set to find more tables
The Functioning of the National Investigation Agency(NIA)
What is the News? The National Investigation Agency(NIA) has taken over the probe into the terrible beheading of a person in Udaipur. What is the National Investigation Agency(NIA)? NIA was constituted under the National Investigation Agency(NIA) Act, 2008. Mandate: It is a Central Agency mandated to investigate all the offences affecting: – Sovereignty, security and… Continue reading The Functioning of the National Investigation Agency(NIA)
MoEF proposes amendments in Environment Protection Act, to decriminalize provision
What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change sought feedback from experts and other stakeholders as it proposed to decriminalize the existing provisions of the Environment Protection Act, 1986. What are the current penal provisions under the Environment Protection Act(EPA), 1986? The Environment Protection Act(EPA) came into force in 1986. It… Continue reading MoEF proposes amendments in Environment Protection Act, to decriminalize provision
India home to largest number of opiate users: UN report on drugs
What is the News? The UN Office on Drugs and Crime(UNODC) has released the World Drug Report 2022. What are the key findings of the report? Globally: Compared to the previous decade, the number of drug users has increased by 26% globally. Although women remain in the minority of drug users globally, their consumption rate… Continue reading India home to largest number of opiate users: UN report on drugs
