Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has given its approval to launch a new Mission on Oil palm, to be known as the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). About National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP): NMEO-OP is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme that aims to boost… Continue reading Cabinet approves implementation of National Mission on Edible Oils Oil Palm
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Cabinet approves Ratification of Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Kigali Amendment3 About HFCs4 Implementation strategy of India to phase out HFCs5 Plans by other countries6 Expected Benefits of HFCs Phasedown What is the News? The Union Cabinet has given its approval for ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the… Continue reading Cabinet approves Ratification of Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol
A delayed intervention (On need to exports)
Source: The Hindu What is the news? After delaying by 8 months, the Government has notified the rules and rates under Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. Based on these, exporters can claim rebates on the taxes paid on their exported items. Must read: RoDTEP scheme Current scenario India is looking… Continue reading A delayed intervention (On need to exports)
NE is cancer capital of India, finds govt study
Source: Times of India What is the news? A recently released report by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research highlighted that Arunachal Pradesh’s Papum Pare district and Mizoram’s capital Aizawl recorded the highest incidence of new cancer cases among both male and female. The report is… Continue reading NE is cancer capital of India, finds govt study
India can do more, hints climate official (On upcoming COP26)
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the news?2 Major issues3 Global commitments on net-zero4 India’s stand on net-zero What is the news? Alok Sharma, president-designate of United Nations Conference of Parties (COP26), said he hoped India would consider more ambitious emissions targets. He is visiting India as part of a larger international tour, building consensus… Continue reading India can do more, hints climate official (On upcoming COP26)
Adding micronutrients to rice: how, why, and how much (On fortification)
Source: Indian Express What is the news? In his Independence Day speech, Indian PM announced the fortification of rice distributed under various government schemes, including the public distribution system (PDS) and midday meals in schools, by 2024. Contents1 Background2 How rice fortification is done in India?3 Extrusion technology4 Cost of fortification Background Read here: PM announces… Continue reading Adding micronutrients to rice: how, why, and how much (On fortification)
India ranks second in terms of crypto adoption in the world
Source: Livemint What is the news? India ranks second in terms of crypto adoption worldwide behind Vietnam, but ahead of countries such as the US, UK, and China, according to the 2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index by blockchain data platform Chainalysis. Findings India was followed by Pakistan and Ukraine at rank three and four respectively.… Continue reading India ranks second in terms of crypto adoption in the world
Celebrating Einstein’s century (On 100th year of Einstein receiving Nobel prize)
Source: The Hindu What is the news? 2021 will mark the 100th year of Einstein receiving the Nobel Prize in physics for “his services to Theoretical Physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect” Law of photoelectric effect It argues that light is made of photons and when light shines… Continue reading Celebrating Einstein’s century (On 100th year of Einstein receiving Nobel prize)
India, UK plan world bank for green energy
Source: Livemint Contents1 What is the News?2 What will be the purpose of the World Bank of Green Energy?3 About COP-26:4 Ratchet Mechanism:5 Green Hydrogen: What is the News? Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-26), India and the UK are planning to explore the possibility of setting up a World Bank for green… Continue reading India, UK plan world bank for green energy
Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 of Coal Ministry to be Launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Coal will be launching Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations. About Vriksharopan Abhiyan: Organized by: It is a tree plantation campaign to be organized by the Ministry of Coal. Under the initiative, large scale plantations will be carried out in… Continue reading Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 of Coal Ministry to be Launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
