Source: Indian Express 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 the most advantageous locations for global manufacturing among 47 countries in Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC). Parameters: The ranking is… Continue reading India pips US to rank second in list of most attractive manufacturing hub globally; China first
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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 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’ launched a new report called “The Climate Crisis Is a Child’s… 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 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 decision will benefit the 5 crore sugarcane farmers as well as the 5 lakh workers employed in the sugar mills… 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 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 time-bound completion of investigations. About the case: The Supreme Court is hearing a petition against the delay by the agencies in prosecuting MPs… 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 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 Stockholm World Water Week 2021. About the World Water week: World Water Week is the leading annual global event for concretely addressing the planet’s major water issues. 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 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 into Phase II and III of clinical trials. About HGCO19 Vaccine: The HGCO19 is India’s first mRNA vaccine candidate.… Continue reading Gennova’s mRNA vaccine gets clearance for Phase 2/3 clinical trials
First batch of Multi-Mode Hand Grenades handed over to Indian Army
Source: PIB What is the News? The Defence Minister has handed over the first batch of indigenous Multimode Hand Grenades (MMHG) to the Indian Army. About Multimode Hand Grenades(MMHG): The Multimode Hand Grenades(MMHG) has been designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratories and produced by Economic Explosives Ltd… Continue reading First batch of Multi-Mode Hand Grenades handed over to Indian Army
