What is the News? New Zealand Parliament has passed the Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matters) Amendment Bill. With this, New Zealand has become the first country in the world to have a climate-related disclosure law in place. What is the purpose of the Bill? The bill requires banks, insurers, firms and investment managers… Continue reading New Zealand passes climate change disclosure laws for financial firms in world first
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To Promote Clean Energy Consumption, Power Ministry proposes Amendment to Energy Conservation Act, 2001
What is the News? The Ministry of Power has proposed amendments to the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with an aim to achieve higher levels of penetration of Renewable energy. What are the amendments proposed to the Energy Conservation Act, 2001? Define the minimum share of renewable energy in the overall consumption by the industrial units… Continue reading To Promote Clean Energy Consumption, Power Ministry proposes Amendment to Energy Conservation Act, 2001
Union Minister visits Indian Subcontinent’s Pioneer Research Vessel Ship “Sagar Nidhi” and interacts with top Scientists on the deck
What is the News? The Union Minister visited the Indian Subcontinent’s Pioneer Research Vessel, Ship “SagarNidhi” and interacted with the Scientists on the deck. What is Sagar Nidhi? Oceanographic Research Vessel(ORV) Sagar Nidhi is an ice-strengthened multidisciplinary vessel operated by the National Institute of Ocean Technology(NIOT). Note: An ice-strengthened ship is a ship made of… Continue reading Union Minister visits Indian Subcontinent’s Pioneer Research Vessel Ship “Sagar Nidhi” and interacts with top Scientists on the deck
PM addresses the Nation on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
What is the News? The Prime Minister has addressed the nation on the occasion of National Unity Day also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. He also paid rich tribute to Sardar Patel who dedicate his life for the ideal of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat’. What is National Unity Day? National Unity Day is celebrated every… Continue reading PM addresses the Nation on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
No money left in MGNREGA coffers; 21 States in the red
What is the News? The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme has run out of funds halfway through the financial year. Moreover, supplementary budgetary allocations cannot be allocated for at least another month when the next Parliamentary session begins. What is the issue? During COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, the scheme was given… Continue reading No money left in MGNREGA coffers; 21 States in the red
Zoonotic pathogens threaten humans, snow leopards in High Asia: Policy brief
What is the News? According to a report, the remote mountains of inner Asia could witness future pandemics which could threaten both humans as well as non-human species such as snow leopards. About Snow Leopard – Scientific Name: Panthera uncia – Habitat: It lives at high altitudes in the steep mountains of Central and Southern… Continue reading Zoonotic pathogens threaten humans, snow leopards in High Asia: Policy brief
Union Minister launches Nationwide expansion of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under the Universal Immunization Programme(UIP)
What is the News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has launched the nationwide expansion of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. About Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine(PCV) Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is given to prevent pneumococcal disease. Pneumococcal disease refers to any illness… Continue reading Union Minister launches Nationwide expansion of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under the Universal Immunization Programme(UIP)
Union Health Minister launches the Sixth Edition of National Formulary of India (NFI)
What is the News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has launched the Sixth Edition of the National Formulary of India (NFI). About National Formulary of India(NFI) Published by: Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission(IPC) Aim: To promote rational use of medicines in the country. Significance: The NFI will be very beneficial for Clinicians and Healthcare… Continue reading Union Health Minister launches the Sixth Edition of National Formulary of India (NFI)
DRDO & IAF jointly flight test Long-Range Bomb successfully
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) have jointly flight-tested Long-Range Bomb(LRB). What is a Long Range Bomb(LRB)? Long Range Bomb is India’s first indigenously-developed guided bomb.It will be used to attack land-based targets at a long-range with greater accuracy. Developed by: It has been designed and developed by… Continue reading DRDO & IAF jointly flight test Long-Range Bomb successfully
NITI Aayog Releases Report on ‘Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle’
What is the News? Niti Aayog has released a report titled ‘Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle’. What are the key Findings of the report? At least 30% of the population, or 40 crore individuals – called the missing middle are devoid of any financial protection for health: The Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases Report on ‘Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle’
