What is the News? International Energy Agency(IEA) releases the India Energy Outlook 2021 Report. About the India Energy Outlook 2021 This report aims to ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for a growing population. It explores the opportunities and challenges ahead for India. It examines the long-term impacts of the pandemic on India’s energy supply,… Continue reading What are findings of “India Energy Outlook 2021”?
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What is Carbon Watch App?
What is the news? Chandigarh becomes the first state or Union Territory in India to launch Carbon Watch App. It is a mobile application to assess the carbon footprint of an individual. About Carbon Watch App: The app allows users to assess their carbon footprint. It also suggests ways to reduce Carbon Footprint. Carbon footprint… Continue reading What is Carbon Watch App?
A study on the cost of ensuring “WASH” in healthcare facilities
What is the News? A study was conducted to estimate the cost of ensuring WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) in healthcare facilities for one year across India. The study was published in BMJ Global Health journal. What is WASH? The term “WASH in health care facilities” refers to the provision of water, sanitation, health care waste… Continue reading A study on the cost of ensuring “WASH” in healthcare facilities
100% tap water connections to schools under “100-day Special Campaign”
What is the news? Telangana has achieved 100% tap water connections to all schools and Angan Wadi Centres (AWCs) under 100 day Special Campaign. The other states like Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Haryana and Tamil Nadu, also achieved this target. Centre’s 100-day Special Campaign: On 2nd October 2020, Ministry of Jal Shakti had launched… Continue reading 100% tap water connections to schools under “100-day Special Campaign”
NITI Aayog’s “Governing Council” reconstituted.
What is the News? The Centre has reconstituted the governing council of the NITI Aayog to include the Union Territory of Ladakh for the first time. About Niti Aayog: National Institution for Transforming India also called NITI Aayog was formed through cabinet resolution in 2015. It had replaced the erstwhile Planning Commission. NITI Aayog is… Continue reading NITI Aayog’s “Governing Council” reconstituted.
WCCB receives “Asia Environmental Enforcement Award-2020”
What is the News? Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has received the Asia Environmental Enforcement Award-2020. About Asia Environmental Enforcement Award: It is given by the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) in partnership with UNDP, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), CITES, INTERPOL, and World Customs Organisation(WCO). Purpose: The award publicly recognises excellence in… Continue reading WCCB receives “Asia Environmental Enforcement Award-2020”
Petroleum & Natural Gas Ministry launches “SAKSHAM campaign”
What is the News? The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has launched a month-long mass awareness campaign ‘SAKSHAM’. About Saksham Campaign: Saksham is a fuel conservation campaign. Petroleum Conservation Research Association(PCRA) organized it. Aim: It will sensitize the masses about conservation and efficient use of petroleum products which will lead towards better health and… Continue reading Petroleum & Natural Gas Ministry launches “SAKSHAM campaign”
DRDO conducted successful trial of “Anti-tank missiles Helina and Dhruvastra”
What is the news? The government recently conducted successful user trials for Helina and Dhruv Astra Missile Systems. The tests were carried out from the Advanced Light Helicopter(ALH) platform in desert ranges. About Helina and Dhruv Astra Missile Systems: These are third generation fire and forget Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM). Defence Research and Development Organization… Continue reading DRDO conducted successful trial of “Anti-tank missiles Helina and Dhruvastra”
Why Cherrapunji is receiving low rainfall?
What is the News? According to a study, Mawsynram(Meghalaya) become the wettest place in the World. It has replaced Cherrapunji(Meghalaya) from the top spot. Mawsynram receives over 10,000 MM of rain in a year. About the study: The study looked at the rainfall pattern of the past 119 years (period of 1901–2019). It found a… Continue reading Why Cherrapunji is receiving low rainfall?
Sri Lanka looking for Indian Support ahead “46th Session of UNHRC”
What is the News? 46th session of the UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council) will start next week. Sri Lanka has officially sought India’s support for its nation’s rights and accountability record. About past UNHRC resolution In 2015, UNHRC had adopted a resolution on accountability for the alleged human rights violations during the Sri Lankan… Continue reading Sri Lanka looking for Indian Support ahead “46th Session of UNHRC”
