Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Distributed Renewable Energy(DRE)?3 What are the problems faced by Distributed Renewable Energy(DRE) in India?4 What does the policy framework say on Distributed Renewable Energy(DRE)? What is the News? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) released a draft policy framework for Distributed Renewable Energy(DRE). What is Distributed… Continue reading MNRE’s new policy framework recognises distributed renewable energy as solution for uplifting rural economy
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Biggest Tribal Fair Medaram Jatara celebrated with traditional fervour and zeal
What is the News? Sammakka Saralamma Jatara has concluded after being celebrated with traditional fervour and zeal. What is Sammakka Saralamma Jatara? Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is also known as Medaram Jatara. Reason for conducting: The festival honours the fight of a mother and daughter, Sammakka and Saralamma, with the reigning rulers against an unjust law.… Continue reading Biggest Tribal Fair Medaram Jatara celebrated with traditional fervour and zeal
What does record food production mean for India?
Contents1 What is the News?2 How was the food production in India this year?3 What does this mean for retail food prices?4 What are the risks going ahead?5 What steps the government should take? What is the News? Food production in India is estimated to touch a record 316 million tonnes in 2021-22, 8% more … Continue reading What does record food production mean for India?
Presidential Fleet Review: what Navy displays, and its significance
What is the News? The President will take part in the Indian Navy’s 12th Presidential Fleet Review. What is the President’s Fleet Review? President’s Fleet Review is the country’s President taking stock of the Navy’s capability. It showcases all types of ships and capabilities the Navy has. The President is taken on one of the… Continue reading Presidential Fleet Review: what Navy displays, and its significance
Govt of India, World Bank sign loan agreement of $115 million for implementation of REWARD Project
What is the news? The Government of India, State Governments of Karnataka and Odisha and the World Bank have signed a $115 million REWARD Project. What is a REWARD Project? REWARD stands for Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development Programme. Aim: To help national and state institutions adopt improved watershed management practices to… Continue reading Govt of India, World Bank sign loan agreement of $115 million for implementation of REWARD Project
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: IHRS Indian organisation founded in London on 18 Feb, 1905
What is the news? Under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Government of India organised an event to recall the foundation of Indian Home Rule Society (IHRS). What is Indian Home Rule Society (IHRS)? Indian Home Rule Society (IHRS) was founded in 1905 in London. Founded by: It was founded by Shyamji Krishna Varma with support… Continue reading Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: IHRS Indian organisation founded in London on 18 Feb, 1905
Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate
What is the news? The Government of India is organizing “Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate” as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. What is Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate? Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate (science is revered all over) is a nationwide week-long programme of competitions and lectures for school students and collegians. Aim: To attract students towards scientific knowledge of… Continue reading Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate
‘Lavender Cultivation’ under CSIR-IIIM’s Aroma Mission to be started in Ramban as a part of Purple Revolution
What is the news? The Union Minister of State has said that the government was planning to commence ‘Purple Revolution’ in Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir. What is the Purple Revolution? Purple or Lavender Revolution was launched by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology through the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)… Continue reading ‘Lavender Cultivation’ under CSIR-IIIM’s Aroma Mission to be started in Ramban as a part of Purple Revolution
UGC to let 900 autonomous colleges offer online degrees
What is the news? University Grants Commission(UGC) will be releasing a framework that will allow 900 additional colleges to provide online degree courses to students. Note: Presently, only Universities are allowed to offer remote degrees via online courses. What will be the key features of this new framework by UGC? Firstly, around 900 autonomous colleges… Continue reading UGC to let 900 autonomous colleges offer online degrees
Ministry of Power notifies Green Hydrogen/ Green Ammonia Policy
Contents1 What is the news?2 The Ministry of Power has notified the Country’s first Green Hydrogen/ Green Ammonia Policy.3 What is Green Hydrogen\Green Ammonia?4 What is the aim of Green Hydrogen/ Green Ammonia Policy?5 What are the key features of the Green Hydrogen/ Green Ammonia Policy? What is the news? The Ministry of Power has… Continue reading Ministry of Power notifies Green Hydrogen/ Green Ammonia Policy
