Energy Efficiency Services Limited(EESL) has installed over 5 lakh smart meters in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. These meters have been distributed under the Smart Meter National Programme. The Smart Meter National Programme aims to retrofit 25 crore conventional meters with smart meters which will lead to 80-100% improvement in billing efficiency.… Continue reading Over 5 lakh smart meters operational across India, says EESL
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Trump threatens to pull US from WTO
The US President has threatened to withdraw the United States from the World Trade Organization (WTO) on the grounds that it treats US unfairly. He has also asserted that India and China have already grown and it was unfair of them to take advantage of the developing countries tag by the World Trade Organisation(WTO). The… Continue reading Trump threatens to pull US from WTO
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #12 August 14, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 14, 2019
National Youth Awards The Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports(I/C) has conferred the National Youth Awards. The awards were conferred on individuals(aged between 15-29 years) and organizations for excellent work and contribution in different fields of development and social services. The objective of the awards is (a)to motivate young people to achieve excellence in… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 14, 2019
7 PM | What’s ailing India’s automobile market | 14 August, 2019
Context: Problems facing by automobile industry The Indian automotive industry has emerged as a ‘sunrise sector’ in the Indian economy. India is emerging as one of the world’s fastest growing passenger car markets and second largest two wheeler manufacturer. It is also home for the largest motor cycle manufacturer and fifth largest commercial vehicle manufacturer.… Continue reading 7 PM | What’s ailing India’s automobile market | 14 August, 2019
7 PM | Balancing T.N.’s growth model | 14th August, 2019
Context: The need to reduce the burden on Chennai’s water resources by diversifying other urban centers. Tamil Nadu Fact sheet: Tamil Nadu constitutes 4 percent of India’s land area and is inhabited by 6 percent of India’s population, but has only 2.5 percent of India’s water resources. In 2001, Chennai’s water requirement stood at 1,327… Continue reading 7 PM | Balancing T.N.’s growth model | 14th August, 2019
Panchamirtham of Palani temple gets GI tag
Palani panchamirtham has been granted GI Tag. It is served as prasadam at the Murugan temple, Palani, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. The panchamirtham is a combination of five natural substances — banana, jaggery, cow ghee, honey and cardamom. Dates and diamond sugar candies are added for flavour. It is served in a semi-solid state. Not… Continue reading Panchamirtham of Palani temple gets GI tag
57.3% allopathic practitioners are not qualified: Health Ministry
According to Union Health Ministry’s data, 57.3% of personnel currently practising allopathic medicine do not have a medical qualification. Section 15 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 prohibits a person other than a medical practitioner enrolled on a State Medical Register to practice medicine in the State. India has a poor doctor to patient… Continue reading 57.3% allopathic practitioners are not qualified: Health Ministry
High CO2 emissions reducing nutrients in rice, wheat
According to the IPCC’s special report on Climate Change and Land, increased atmospheric concentrations of CO2 can reduce the nutritional quality of staple foods like wheat and rice. The IPCC report has noted that wheat grown at CO2 levels of 546-586 parts per million (ppm) has 5.9-12.7% less protein, 3.7-6.5% less zinc, and 5.2-7.5% less… Continue reading High CO2 emissions reducing nutrients in rice, wheat
India has fourth highest number of measles cases in the world: WHO
According to the latest measles surveillance data released by the WHO, India stood fourth among 194 countries in the number of measles cases registered between July 2018 and June 2019. Madagascar had the highest number of measles cases registered, followed by Ukraine and Philippines. According to WHO, children under the age of one gets infected… Continue reading India has fourth highest number of measles cases in the world: WHO
