Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister For Jal Shakti Launches Unified Registration Portal For GOBARdhan” published in the PIB on 01st June 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister for Jal Shakti has recently launched the Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan. The portal will act as a one-stop repository to assess investment and… Continue reading Union Minister For Jal Shakti Launches Unified Registration Portal For GOBARdhan
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Union Minister of Education releases the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister of Education releases the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023” published in the PIB on 2nd June 2023 What is the News? Union Minister of Education and Skill Development has released the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023. Note: The first set of Regulations… Continue reading Union Minister of Education releases the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023
WTO flags poor use of India’s preferential scheme for LDCs
Source: The post is based on the article “WTO flags poor use of India’s preferential scheme for LDCs” published in the Business Standard on 03rd June 2023 What is the News? According to a recent report, about 85% of about 11,000 products offered at zero tariff by India to least developed countries (LDCs) under the duty-free quota-free… Continue reading WTO flags poor use of India’s preferential scheme for LDCs
Oil reserves in salt caverns: The potential in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Oil reserves in salt caverns: The potential in India” published in the Indian Express on 03rd June 2023 What is the News? Government-owned engineering consultancy firm Engineers India (EIL) is studying the prospects and feasibility of developing salt cavern-based strategic oil reserves in Rajasthan. If the idea comes… Continue reading Oil reserves in salt caverns: The potential in India
Better farming. Direct-seeding method gains currency in India’s paddy growing regions
Source: The post is based on the article “Better farming. Direct-seeding method gains currency in India’s paddy growing regions” published in The Hindu Businessline on 29th May 2023 What is the News? Farmers in several leading rice-growing States are shifting to the direct-seeding method with rains getting delayed and the availability of labour becoming a challenge. What… Continue reading Better farming. Direct-seeding method gains currency in India’s paddy growing regions
IRDAI eyes insurance push in rural areas with ‘Bima Vahak’
Source: The post is based on the article “IRDAI eyes insurance push in rural areas with ‘Bima Vahak’” published in The Hindu on 3rd June 2023 What is the News? The IRDAI has issued draft guidelines for Bima Vahak, a dedicated distribution channel to reach out to every Gram Panchayat. About the all-in-one insurance policy Must read: All-in-one policy plan to spread… Continue reading IRDAI eyes insurance push in rural areas with ‘Bima Vahak’
RBI governor cautions against evergreening of loans: Are banks, corporates still window-dressing loans?
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI governor cautions against evergreening of loans: Are banks, corporates still window-dressing loans?” published in the Indian Express on 1st June 2023 What is the News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor raised red flags over banks adopting innovative methods for the evergreening of loans. What is the… Continue reading RBI governor cautions against evergreening of loans: Are banks, corporates still window-dressing loans?
MeitY launches pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)
Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY launches pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)” published in the PIB on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The Government has launched the Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) Pilot initiative. What is Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) initiative? Need: Over the next 5 years, India’s… Continue reading MeitY launches pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)
Formation water: The green panacea to restore the wastewater disposed during crude oil excavation and processing
Source: The post is based on the article “The green panacea to restore the wastewater disposed during crude oil excavation and processing” published in the PIB on 1st June 2023 What is the News? A recent study found that a mixture consisting of plant-based biomaterial, biosurfactant, and NPK fertilizer can help in efficient restoration of formation water. What… Continue reading Formation water: The green panacea to restore the wastewater disposed during crude oil excavation and processing
BRICS FM meeting in South Africa: What’s on the agenda?
Source: The post is based on the article “BRICS FM meeting in South Africa: What’s on the agenda?” published in the Indian Express on 2nd June 2023 What is the News? External Affairs Minister is in Cape Town, South Africa, to attend a meeting of the foreign ministers of BRICS. What is BRICS? Must read: BRICS-Structure and importance… Continue reading BRICS FM meeting in South Africa: What’s on the agenda?
