3 Indian cities under world’s 10 fastest growing cities: Economist Intelligence Unit

News:The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released a survey on the world’s fastest-growing urban areas in the World. Facts: About the survey: The survey was based on the United Nations(UN) Populations data. The survey has defined urban area as (a)All places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board among others (b) Areas with a minimum population… Continue reading 3 Indian cities under world’s 10 fastest growing cities: Economist Intelligence Unit

SBI announces ‘residential builder finance with buyer guarantee’ scheme

News:State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a ‘residential builder finance with buyer guarantee’ (RBBG) scheme. Facts: About the scheme: The scheme aims to give a push to residential sales and improve home buyers confidence. Under this scheme,the SBI will issue a guarantee for completion of select residential projects to customers who have availed home… Continue reading SBI announces ‘residential builder finance with buyer guarantee’ scheme

India’s oil demand growth is set to overtake China by mid-2020s: IEA

News:The International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the India’s Energy Policy Report. Facts: About the report: The report has been prepared by the International Energy Agency(IEA) in collaboration with NITI Aayog.  The report aims to assist the government in meeting its energy policy objectives by setting out a range of recommendations in each area with a… Continue reading India’s oil demand growth is set to overtake China by mid-2020s: IEA

Andhra Pradesh CM Launches Amma Vodi Scheme

News:Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister has launched the flagship ‘Amma Vodi’ scheme’. Facts: About ‘Amma Vodi’ scheme’: The scheme aims to provide direct financial assistance annually to poor and financially weak mothers or guardians to support them in educating their children. Under the scheme,the students belonging to Below Poverty Line and students studying in classes I… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh CM Launches Amma Vodi Scheme

This word means: Coronavirus

News:Scientist has said that the mysterious respiratory illness that has affected dozens of people in a Chinese city may be caused by a new coronavirus. Facts: About Coronavirus: A coronavirus is a common form of virus that typically causes upper-respiratory tract illness.The infections can range from common cold to others causing severe respiratory and intestinal… Continue reading This word means: Coronavirus

Citizens can soon file grievances on CPGRAMS portal in Indian languages

News:During DARPG Hackathon,Minister of Personnel,Public Grievances and Pensions has said that citizens can soon lodge their grievances on the CPGRAMS portal in Indian languages. Facts: About DARPG Hackathon: Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances under  Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions is conducting an Online Hackathon for inviting innovative solutions for the Citizen… Continue reading Citizens can soon file grievances on CPGRAMS portal in Indian languages

Union Power Minister releases State Energy Efficiency Index 2019

News: Haryana, Karnataka and Kerala have topped the State Energy Efficiency Index 2019. Facts: About State Energy Efficiency Index It tracks the progress of Energy Efficiency (EE) initiatives in 36 states and union territories based on 97 significant indicators. It was first released in 2018. It is developed by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in… Continue reading Union Power Minister releases State Energy Efficiency Index 2019

Climate news aggregator launches dashboard to track progress of air pollution management plan

News: Climate and energy news aggregator, http://www.carboncopy.info, has launched a dashboard — ncap.carboncopy.info — to track the progress of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). Facts: The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was launched in 2019 by Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC). It is a five-year action plan with 2019 as the first… Continue reading Climate news aggregator launches dashboard to track progress of air pollution management plan

Nari Shakti Puraskar 2019 to be conferred on March 8

News: Nari Shakti Puraskar will be conferred on the 8th of March on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Facts: About Nari Shakti Puraskar It is conferred on eminent women and institutions rendering distinguished service to the cause of women. The award was instituted by the Ministry of Women & Child Development in 1999. Additional… Continue reading Nari Shakti Puraskar 2019 to be conferred on March 8

Home Minister Amit Shah dedicates National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to nation

News: Union Minister for Home Affairs inaugurated the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and also dedicated National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to the Nation. Facts: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) It was approved in 2018 to combat cybercrime in India in a comprehensive and coordinated manner. It functions under the Ministry of Home… Continue reading Home Minister Amit Shah dedicates National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to nation

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