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
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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
PSUs with high liabilities may face IBC-based closure
What is the news? The government has unveiled a new public sector companies’ policy for non-strategic sectors so that the department of public enterprises (DPE) can drive the privatisation or closure of state-run firms. In cases where the liabilities are “exorbitantly high”, the government has indicated its willingness to go for the Insolvency & Bankruptcy… Continue reading PSUs with high liabilities may face IBC-based closure
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
Great Indian Bustard (GIB): Bustard order will hit green pledge, SC told
What is the news? Earlier, the Supreme Court asked the Center to put underground power transmission cables in vast areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat for the protection of endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB). But recently Centre has sought modification of the Supreme Court’s order. Must read: Govt plans to contest Supreme Court order on great… Continue reading Great Indian Bustard (GIB): Bustard order will hit green pledge, SC told
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
Land water resources are at a breaking point-Report
What is the news The State of the world’s land and water resources for food and agriculture (SOLAW 2021) by FAO has been recently released. Some key findings of report 1) Current patterns of agricultural intensification are not proving sustainable Grassland and shrub-covered areas used to graze animals or as sources of fodder have declined, due to conversion to cropland. The area of irrigated… Continue reading Land water resources are at a breaking point-Report
