What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing in the country. About Scheme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem Aim: To provide attractive incentive support to companies that are engaged in Silicon Semiconductor Fabs (Fabrication plants), Display Fabs, Compound Semiconductors / Silicon Photonics /… Continue reading Cabinet approves Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India
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IIT-K develops first-of-its-kind soil testing device
What is the news? IIT Kanpur has developed a Portable Soil Testing Device named ‘Bhu Parikshak’. What is Bhu Parikshak? Bhu Parikshak is a portable soil testing device that can detect soil health in just 90 seconds through an embedded mobile application. The device is based on Near Infrared Spectroscopy technology that can provide real… Continue reading IIT-K develops first-of-its-kind soil testing device
India’s first and one of world’s largest Green Hydrogen Microgrid Projects to be set up at Simhadri
What is the news? NTPC Ltd has awarded a project of “Standalone Fuel-Cell based Micro-grid with hydrogen production using an electrolyser in NTPC Guest House at its Simhadri plant in Andhra Pradesh. About Green Hydrogen Microgrid Project It is India’s first Green Hydrogen based Energy Storage Project. Under this project, hydrogen would be produced using… Continue reading India’s first and one of world’s largest Green Hydrogen Microgrid Projects to be set up at Simhadri
Cabinet approves Treaty between India and Poland concerning Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Government of the Republic of India and the Republic of Poland. The Treaty aims to enhance effectiveness of both the countries in investigation and prosecution of crime, through cooperation and mutual legal assistance in criminal… Continue reading Cabinet approves Treaty between India and Poland concerning Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
Explained: Why India, Russia blocked move to take climate change to UNSC
What is the News? A Resolution to authorise the UN Security Council to deliberate on climate change-related issues was rejected after Russia vetoed it and India voted against it. What was the resolution about? The resolution was sponsored by Ireland and Niger. The resolution sought to create a formal space in the UN Security Council… Continue reading Explained: Why India, Russia blocked move to take climate change to UNSC
RBI brings NBFCs under prompt corrective action framework
What is the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has introduced a Prompt Corrective Action(PCA) framework for large non-banking financial companies(NBFCs). What is the need for this PCA Framework for NBFCs? The PCA Framework for NBFCs has been brought after four big finance firms — IL&FS, DHFL, SREI and Reliance Capital — which collected public funds… Continue reading RBI brings NBFCs under prompt corrective action framework
6th India Water Impact Summit Concludes
What is the News? The 6th Edition of the India Water Impact Summit has concluded. What is the India Water Impact Summit? Organized by: National Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG) along with the Centre for Ganga River Basin Management and Studies(c-Ganga). Aim: To enlighten the participants on the complexities and peculiarities as well as the scales… Continue reading 6th India Water Impact Summit Concludes
Less than $1: How WHO thinks that can save 7 million lives
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report titled “Saving lives, spending less: the case for investing in non-communicable diseases”. What are the key findings of the report? Non-Communicable Diseases(NCDs) such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and stroke kill 41 million people annually and damage the health of… Continue reading Less than $1: How WHO thinks that can save 7 million lives
Boost India capacity to secure its borders: Incoming US envoy
What is the news? Eric Garcetti, US President nominee for next envoy to India, has said that he intends to increase US efforts to strengthen India’s capacity to secure its borders. What are the key statements given by the upcoming US Envoy to India? On India’s geographical Position: India is situated in a tough neighbourhood.… Continue reading Boost India capacity to secure its borders: Incoming US envoy
Rajya Sabha passes Bills setting maximum 5-year tenure for CBI, ED chiefs
What is the news? Parliament has passed the Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2021, and the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill extends the tenure of the chiefs of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate to a maximum of five years from the earlier minimum period of two years.… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Bills setting maximum 5-year tenure for CBI, ED chiefs
