Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Minister for Labour and Employment will launch an e-Shram portal. About e-Shram portal: The e-Shram portal is a database of unorganised sector workers. The portal aims to register 38 crore unorganised workers, such as construction labourers, migrant workforce, street vendors and domestic workers among others. After registration,… Continue reading e-Shram portal: A database for unorganised sector workers
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India pips US to rank second in list of most attractive manufacturing hub globally; China first
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 About Global Manufacturing Risk Index:3 Key Findings of the Index:4 Reasons for India’s improvement in ranking: What is the News? The Global Manufacturing Risk Index 2021 has been released. About Global Manufacturing Risk Index: Released by: US-based property consultant Cushman & Wakefield Purpose: To assess and rank… Continue reading India pips US to rank second in list of most attractive manufacturing hub globally; China first
Emission reduction of 28% over 2005 levels, against the target of 35% by 2030 already achieved by India
Source: PIB What is the news? Recently, the ‘INDIA-ISA Energy Transition Dialogue 2021’ was organized by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). While addressing the keynote address, the Union minister highlighted major achievements of India in the field of energy efficiency and transition. India’s Achievements India… Continue reading Emission reduction of 28% over 2005 levels, against the target of 35% by 2030 already achieved by India
Climate crisis putting a billion children at ‘extremely high risk,’ warns new UN report
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI)3 Findings 4 Suggestions What is the news? A recent report by UNICEF has stated the children across the globe are vulnerable to the climate crisis. Article highlights the findings of the report. Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI) Recently UNICEF along with ‘Fridays with Future’… Continue reading Climate crisis putting a billion children at ‘extremely high risk,’ warns new UN report
Government approves determination of Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane payable by Sugar Mills for sugar season 2021-22
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the news?2 About the decision3 About the Fair and Remunerative Price(FRP):4 About the CCEA:5 About the CACP What is the news? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently approved an increased Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for sugar season 2021-22 (October – September). About the decision The… Continue reading Government approves determination of Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane payable by Sugar Mills for sugar season 2021-22
CBI, ED can’t keep sword hanging over accused: Supreme Court
Source: Times of India Contents1 What is the news?2 About the case:3 About the delays in the investigation:4 Court observations about Issues with CBI and ED probes: What is the news? The Supreme Court recently stated that the investigation agencies (CBI, ED) should not keep the “sword hanging” over the accused and there must be… Continue reading CBI, ED can’t keep sword hanging over accused: Supreme Court
NMCG hosts Session on ‘Integrated River Basin Management: Stakeholder Engagement’ on Day 2 of Stockholm World Water Week, 2021
Source: PIB Contents1 About the news:2 About the World Water week:3 Why does India need IRBM in the Ganga basin?4 Efforts by the government:5 Key points from the NMCG session: About the news: The National Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG) recently hosted a Meet & Mingle session on ‘Integrated River Basin Management(IRBM): Stakeholder Engagement on the… Continue reading NMCG hosts Session on ‘Integrated River Basin Management: Stakeholder Engagement’ on Day 2 of Stockholm World Water Week, 2021
NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute India Jointly Launch ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’
Source: PIB What is the News? NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute(WRI), India jointly launched the ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’ in India as part of the NDC-Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) project. About Forum for Decarbonizing Transport: The forum will be a one-stop platform for initiating dialogues between the stakeholders and partners that will help… Continue reading NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute India Jointly Launch ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’
CSIR-CMERI ‘Collaborative Model with the Market’ for establishing Industry-Academia Linkage
Source: PIB What is the News? CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute(CMERI) has launched a ‘Collaborative Model with the Markets’ for establishing Industry-Academia Linkage. Background: India aspires to be a ‘Global Manufacturing Powerhouse’ of the Future. It also aims to be a ‘Zero-Defect’ Manufacturing Economy where there is a minimum tolerance for deviation from precision parameters. … Continue reading CSIR-CMERI ‘Collaborative Model with the Market’ for establishing Industry-Academia Linkage
Gennova’s mRNA vaccine gets clearance for Phase 2/3 clinical trials
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About HGCO19 Vaccine:3 About mRNA Vaccines:4 Benefits of mRNA Vaccines:5 Disadvantages of mRNA Vaccines: What is the News? India’s first mRNA vaccine against coronavirus named “HGCO19” has been found to be safe and has been given the go-ahead from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to move… Continue reading Gennova’s mRNA vaccine gets clearance for Phase 2/3 clinical trials
