News: After Oil India Limited’s (OIL) permission to explore and extract oil and natural gas was rejected in Dibru- Saikhowa National Park, it has applied for carrying out a Research and Development Study in the same well. About Dibru- Saikhowa National Park It is a national park and biosphere reserve located in Dibrugarh and… Continue reading Dibru- Saikhowa National Park
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Paris AI Summit 2025
News: France is hosting a two-day AI Action Summit beginning on February 10. The summit will be co-chaired by Indian Prime Minister along with French President. About Paris AI Summit It is the brainchild of French President Emmanuel Macron. The initiative focuses on the broader agenda of global AI governance, innovation, and on means… Continue reading Paris AI Summit 2025
National Critical Mineral Mission
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an expenditure of Rs. 16,300 crores. About National Critical Mineral Mission It aims to intensify the exploration of critical minerals both within the country as well as in its offshore areas, creating a fast-track regulatory approval process for critical… Continue reading National Critical Mineral Mission
TEAM Initiative
News: The Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) initiative has been launched under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Productivity (RAMP) Programme of the Ministry of MSMEs to boost digital commerce for MSMEs. About TEAM Initiative The initiative aims to empower MSMEs with digital tools and guidance by integrating them with the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce). … Continue reading TEAM Initiative
Central Pollution Control Board
News: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has informed National Green Tribunal (NGT) that only 167 posts out of 2,228 vacancies have been filled so far in 12 states and 2 UTs. Earlier the NGT had ordered to fill vacant posts across pollution control boards in the country by April end. About Central Pollution Control… Continue reading Central Pollution Control Board
Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI)
News: The Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI) has set up a new regional office at Varanasi. About Inland Waterway Authority of India It is a statutory body established by the central government under the provisions of the Inland Waterway Authority of India Act, 1985. The authority undertakes projects for development and maintenance of inland… Continue reading Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI)
Chinar Tree
News: The Jammu and Kashmir Forest Research Institute (JKFRI) has launched ‘Digital Tree Aadhaar Initiative’ for the conservation of the Chinar tree. About Chinar Tree It is also known as the majestic chinar and oriental plane tree. Chinar is a maple-like tree with a huge canopy. It is found in the cool climate regions with… Continue reading Chinar Tree
Bureau of Energy Efficiency
News: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly establish a Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition (CoEET) in Hyderabad. About Bureau of Energy Efficiency It is a statutory body established by the central government in 2002 under the provisions… Continue reading Bureau of Energy Efficiency
Global Investment Trends Monitor Report
News: Recently, the Global Investment Trends Monitor Report has been released by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report stresses the continuous decline in international project finance. International Project Finance related findings of Global Investment Trends Monitor Report Global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has dipped by 8% in 2024, threatening international project… Continue reading Global Investment Trends Monitor Report
Airport Economic Regulatory Authority
News: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has asked the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority to submit a detailed response on how User Development Fee charges are calculated. About Airport Economic Regulatory Authority It is a statutory body established under the provisions of the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. The primary… Continue reading Airport Economic Regulatory Authority
