Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Natural Gas?3 What is Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)?4 Why are LNG Prices rising?5 What are India’s plans for LNG? What is the news? India will need to review its plans of expanding the use of Liquefied natural gas(LNG) if the prices of LNG continue to stay at high… Continue reading Surging prices threaten to scupper India’s coming-of-age gas party
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Drone firms seek simpler rules, support for commercial ops
What is the news? Drone Companies have urged the Government to simplify Drone policies and provide better support that would help them scale up manufacturing and take advantage of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. Background The Government of India has announced the PLI Scheme for drone manufacturers, component makers and software companies. The scheme will… Continue reading Drone firms seek simpler rules, support for commercial ops
Panel flags poor fund utilisation in Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme
What is the news? The Committee on Empowerment of Women has tabled its report titled “Empowerment of women through education with special reference to Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme” in Lok Sabha. Must read: Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme What are the key findings of the report related to Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme? Nearly… Continue reading Panel flags poor fund utilisation in Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme
Centre revises guidelines for procurement of coarse grain
What is the news? The Government of India has revised guidelines for procurement, allocation, distribution and disposal of coarse grains. It has allowed distribution of Jowar (Rabi) and Ragi for a longer period of 6-7 months respectively from the earlier 3 months. What was the earlier procurement policy on Coarse Grains? Earlier, states were allowed… Continue reading Centre revises guidelines for procurement of coarse grain
Explained: What is ambergris, the floating gold?
What is the news? The Crime Branch of Pune police has arrested two persons and seized 550 grams of ambergris, also known as ‘floating gold’ What is Ambergris? Ambergris is a solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish colour produced in the digestive system of sperm whales. German physician Franz Schwediawer in… Continue reading Explained: What is ambergris, the floating gold?
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2021 till March 2024
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2021 and till March 2024. This will ensure that the remaining households with the overall target of 2.95 crore gets completed. Further, the phasing out of Extra Budgetary resources (EBR) and provision of entire… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2021 till March 2024
Water Quality in lower stretches of the River Ganga found to be alarming: Study
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the study3 What are the key findings of the study?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the news? According to the findings of a study, Water Quality in the lower stretches of the River Ganga is in an alarming situation. About the study A team of… Continue reading Water Quality in lower stretches of the River Ganga found to be alarming: Study
Launch of Hackathon “Sprint04: Market-Tech” under I-Sprint’21
What is the news? International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has launched the “Sprint04: Market-Tech” Hackathon. IFSCA is organizing “InFinity Forum 2021”, its maiden flagship financial technology and global thought leadership event. As part of this forum, IFSCA has organised a series of Hackathons cutting across the spectrum of banking, insurance, securities and fund management.… Continue reading Launch of Hackathon “Sprint04: Market-Tech” under I-Sprint’21
RBI to have on-device wallets in UPI apps for small-ticket transactions
What is the news? The Reserve Bank of India will soon launch UPI-based payment products for feature phones, and a new “on-device” wallet for small value UPI transactions. Why RBI is launching UPI-based payment products for Feature Phones? Feature phones are basic phones, which typically provide voice calling and text messaging functionalities. Currently, there are… Continue reading RBI to have on-device wallets in UPI apps for small-ticket transactions
Scholarship scheme under AICTE to encourage girls students to pursue Technical Education
What is the News? The Minister of State for Education has informed Rajya Sabha about the AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme. What is Pragati Scholarship Scheme? Launched by: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in 2014-15 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Education Aim: To provide assistance for the Advancement of Girls pursuing Technical Education. Criteria: Under… Continue reading Scholarship scheme under AICTE to encourage girls students to pursue Technical Education
