What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated ‘Vanijya Bhawan’ and launched the NIRYAT portal. What is Vanijya Bhawan? It is a new premises of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is designed as a smart building which incorporates the principles of sustainable architecture with a special focus on energy saving. It will… Continue reading PM inaugurates ‘Vanijya Bhawan’ and launches NIRYAT portal
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Explained | The controversy around the Northern Ireland Protocol
What is the News? The UK administration has come up with new legislation named the “Northern Ireland Protocol Bill”. The Bill would enable the UK to override provisions of the Brexit deal that concern trading arrangements in Northern Ireland. What is the Northern Ireland Protocol(NIP)? Special trading arrangements were needed for Northern Ireland after the… Continue reading Explained | The controversy around the Northern Ireland Protocol
Four new corals recorded from Indian waters
What is the News? Scientists have recorded four species of azooxanthellate corals for the first time from Indian waters. What are the four new species of corals found? The four new species of azooxanthellate corals found are: 1) Truncatoflabellum crassum, 2) T. incrustatum, 3) T. Irregular and 4) T. Krasum. These corals were found in… Continue reading Four new corals recorded from Indian waters
Explained: In Maharashtra political crisis, powers of Governor, floor test law in spotlight
What is the News? The Maharashtra political crisis has once again put the spotlight on the role of the Governor to call for a floor test. Constitution on the role of Governor in calling for a floor test Article 174(2)(b): It gives powers to the Governor to dissolve the Assembly on the aid and advice… Continue reading Explained: In Maharashtra political crisis, powers of Governor, floor test law in spotlight
Green Energy Open Access Rules,2022: Open access: A game changer for green energy?
What is the News? The Ministry of Power has notified the Green Energy Open Access Rules, 2022. Background Read here: Open access: A game changer for green energy? What are the key provisions of Green Energy Open Access Rules,2022? Lower Limit for green energy open access: The limit of open access transactions has been reduced… Continue reading Green Energy Open Access Rules,2022: Open access: A game changer for green energy?
Here is what Assam can do to prevent floods
What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources in its report has suggested several measures that it can take to manage floods. What are the measures suggested in the report? Strengthen embankments along the rivers: Most flood protection structures in Assam are over 50-60 years old. These were constructed on the main… Continue reading Here is what Assam can do to prevent floods
Explained: The importance of Snake Island, speck of land in the Black Sea, where Ukraine has bombed Russia
What is the News? Ukraine has said it has caused significant losses to the Russian military in airstrikes on Zmiinyi Island also known as Snake Island in the Black Sea. What is Snake Island? Snake Island is also known as Zmiinyi or Serpent Island. The island is located 35 km from the coast of the… Continue reading Explained: The importance of Snake Island, speck of land in the Black Sea, where Ukraine has bombed Russia
Dutch disease
What is the News? This article talks about the Dutch Disease and how to combat it. What is Dutch Disease? Dutch Disease in economics refers to a phenomenon wherein a country witnesses uneven growth across sectors due to the discovery of natural resources, especially large oil reserves. According to the concept, when a country discovers… Continue reading Dutch disease
Payments Vision 2025: RBI aims to regulate BigTech, FinTechs, BNPL services
What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released the “Payments Vision 2025”. What is “Payments Vision 2025”? Released by: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) Core Theme: E-Payments for Everyone, Everywhere, Everytime (4 Es) Vision: Provide every user with Safe, Secure, Fast, Convenient, Accessible, and Affordable e-payment options (6 Attributes). Goalposts: The activities to… Continue reading Payments Vision 2025: RBI aims to regulate BigTech, FinTechs, BNPL services
Major Economies Forum on Climate and Energy Meets
What is the News? The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has represented India at the virtual meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate(MEF). What is the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate(MEF)? Launched in: 2009 by US President Barack Obama. Aim: To facilitate candid dialogue among major emitting… Continue reading Major Economies Forum on Climate and Energy Meets
