Contents1 What is the News?2 About the CAG Audit Report on Groundwater3 What are the key findings of the Audit Report?4 What are the suggestions given by the report? What is the News? Comptroller and Auditor General of India(CAG) has conducted a performance audit of groundwater management and regulation to analyse the extent of groundwater… Continue reading New CAG report exposes wide gap between India’s groundwater management regulations & implementation
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Year End Review 2021 – Ministry of Power
What is the News? The Ministry of Power has launched several initiatives and has undertaken several reforms in the power sector. What are the reforms and initiatives implemented by the Ministry of Power? Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 Renewable Purchase Obligation(RPO) Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM): It is a marketplace for trading of renewable… Continue reading Year End Review 2021 – Ministry of Power
Air pollution in parts of central-western India and north India increased during the pandemic in contrast to the general trend
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Study3 What are the key findings of the study?4 Why did Ozone increase during the pandemic induced lockdown?5 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? According to a study, reduction in economic activities during the pandemic-related lockdown had resulted in a decrease in air… Continue reading Air pollution in parts of central-western India and north India increased during the pandemic in contrast to the general trend
National Book Trust announces of 75 Selected Authors under the PM- YUVA Mentorship Scheme
What is the news? National Book Trust, India under Ministry of Education has announced the results of the All-India Contest organized on the Theme ‘National Movement of India’ under the PM-YUVA Mentorship Scheme. What is the PM-YUVA Mentorship Scheme? Aim: To create a pool of authors below the age of 30 years who are ready… Continue reading National Book Trust announces of 75 Selected Authors under the PM- YUVA Mentorship Scheme
Low grant sanctions, disbursement: India wants to promote FPOs but where are the funds?
What is the news? State of India’s Livelihood (SOIL) Report 2021 has been released by Access Development Services, a national livelihoods support organisation. Focus of the report: The report analysed only farmer producer companies registered under The Companies Act, 2013 since they make up a large majority of the organisations started in recent years.The number… Continue reading Low grant sanctions, disbursement: India wants to promote FPOs but where are the funds?
Centre declares Soya Meal as an Essential Commodity up to 30th June, 2022
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Soya Meal?3 What is the impact of declaring Soya Meal as an Essential Commodity?4 What is the Essential Commodities Act 1955? What is the News? Government of India has declared Soya Meal as an Essential Commodity till 30th June, 2022 under the Essential Commodities Act 1955. What is Soya… Continue reading Centre declares Soya Meal as an Essential Commodity up to 30th June, 2022
SC clarifies when dowry deaths may be presumed
What is the news? In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court of India has interpreted Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (dowry death). Must read: Supreme Court Guidelines on Section 304-B How has the Supreme Court interpreted Section 304-B? The Supreme Court has laid down the following prerequisites to be followed for convicting the… Continue reading SC clarifies when dowry deaths may be presumed
Union Ministers attend the first ever ‘J&K Real Estate Summit- 2021-Unlocking Opportunities’
What is the news? Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs attended the first ever ‘J&K Real Estate Summit- 2021-Unlocking Opportunities’. What is the J & K Real Estate Summit- 2021-Unlocking Opportunities? Organized by: Department of Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban… Continue reading Union Ministers attend the first ever ‘J&K Real Estate Summit- 2021-Unlocking Opportunities’
Govt likely to dilute draft e-commerce norms as consultation ends
What is the News? The Government of India may soon dilute some of the clauses of the Draft E-Commerce Rules as the Ministry has completed consultation with e-commerce companies, industry associations and other relevant stakeholders. What are the contentious Draft E-Commerce Rules that have been objected by the industry? Contentious E-Commerce Rules Objections to these… Continue reading Govt likely to dilute draft e-commerce norms as consultation ends
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission Overdraft facility for women SHG members launched
What is the News? The Ministry of Rural Development has launched an overdraft facility to women Self Help Groups (SHGs) under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). Under this, an overdraft facility of Rs 5,000 will be available to verified SHG members under DAY – NRLM having accounts under the Prime Minister… Continue reading Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission Overdraft facility for women SHG members launched
