Source: The post is based on the article “Central Government Amends Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 by Introducing Time of Day (ToD) Tariff and Simplification of Smart Metering rules” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has introduced two changes to the prevailing power tariff system,… Continue reading Central Government Amends Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 by Introducing Time of Day (ToD) Tariff and Simplification of Smart Metering rules
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WTO disputes between India and US: India, US agree to end 6 WTO disputes
Source: The post is based on the article “India, US agree to end 6 WTO disputes” published in Business Standard on 24th June 2023 What is the News? India and the US have agreed to end six trade disputes at the World Trade Organisation. What are the six concluded WTO disputes between India and US?… Continue reading WTO disputes between India and US: India, US agree to end 6 WTO disputes
Union Minister launches Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances has launched the Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022. What is Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI)? GRAI was… Continue reading Union Minister launches Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2022
Jet engine deal ensures 80% technology transfer to HAL; first engine in three years
Source: The post is based on the article “Jet engine deal ensures 80% technology transfer to HAL; first engine in three years” published in The Hindu on 24th June 2023 What is the News? American multinational corporation General Electric (GE) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a deal during the Indian PM’s state visit to… Continue reading Jet engine deal ensures 80% technology transfer to HAL; first engine in three years
Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper
Source: The post is based on the article “Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) has signed sub-licence agreements with India-based companies, along with an Indonesian firm, to make generic versions of the drug Nilotinib of the Switzerland-based pharmaceutical corporation… Continue reading Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper
G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI
Source: The post is based on the article “G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? A meeting of the Education Ministers of G-20 countries was held in Pune. What are the key decisions of the meeting of the Education Ministers of G-20 countries? G-20 members… Continue reading G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI
India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.
Source: The post is based on the article “India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The US Department of Defence (DoD) and the Ministry of Defense launched the India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X). What is India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem… Continue reading India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.
Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed” published in Down To Earth on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? Scientists at Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI) have developed the thinnest, lightweight and biodegradable paper-based supercapacitor. What is a supercapacitor? A supercapacitor… Continue reading Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
Union Minister launches PM Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches PM Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature” published in PIB on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The Union Agriculture Minister has launched the PM Kisan Mobile App. What is the PM Kisan Mobile App? PM Kisan Mobile App has been launched… Continue reading Union Minister launches PM Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature
Why jeera prices are shooting up in wholesale markets
Source: The post is based on the article “Why jeera prices are shooting up in wholesale markets” published in Indian Express on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? Over the past few months, Jeera (Cumin) prices have experienced an unprecedented surge. What is Jeera? Cumin seeds, also known as jeera, are widely used to… Continue reading Why jeera prices are shooting up in wholesale markets
