Source: The post phasing out fossil fuels equitably has been created, based on the article “Equity concerns in banning fossil fuel extraction” published in “The Hindu” on 8th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) News: The article discusses the challenges and debates… Continue reading Phasing out fossil fuels equitably – Equity concerns in banning fossil fuel extraction
Fiscal Centralisation In India UPSC- Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
Recently, after the presentation of the Interim Union Budget of 2024-25, remarks of an MP from South India regarding the increasing Fiscal Centralisation has caused a political uproar. Southern States have raised the issue of reduced fiscal devolution despite higher contribution in the Gross tax revenues. They have alleged the Central government of following the… Continue reading Fiscal Centralisation In India UPSC- Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
Annual Survey of Industries
Source-This post on Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) has been created based on the article “Manufacturing sector saw employment, profits improve despite pandemic blows: Survey” published in “The Indian Express” on 6 February 2024. Why in the news? MoSPI has recently released the results of Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for the reference periods April… Continue reading Annual Survey of Industries
SMART food grain storage system technology
Source-This post on SMART food grain storage system (SAFEETY) technology has been created based on the article “MeitY transfers SMART food grain storage system technology to Paras Defense” published in “Economic Times” on 6 February 2024. Why in the news? MeitY has recently transferred SMART food grain storage system technology to Paras Defense to pave… Continue reading SMART food grain storage system technology
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary
Source- This post on Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary has been created based on the article “Tripura’s Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary gets new batch of animals including two tigers” published in” INDIA TODAY” on 6 February 2024. Why in the news? The Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary of Tripura recently welcomed two Royal Bengal tigers, two leopards and four golden… Continue reading Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary
India’s first hypervelocity test facility
Source-This post on India’s first hypervelocity test facility has been based created based on the article “IIT Kanpur breaks ground with India’s first hypervelocity test facility, S2” published in “INDIA TODAY” on 5 February 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has successfully established and tested India’s first Hypervelocity Expansion… Continue reading India’s first hypervelocity test facility
SAMARTH Centres
Source-This post on SAMARTH Centres has been created based on the article “SAMARTH Centres providing assistance to the MSMEs to train the workforce and make them aware about Industry 4.0 technologies” published in “PIB” on 6 February 2024. Why in the news? The Minister of State for Heavy Industries has recently informed the Lok Sabha… Continue reading SAMARTH Centres
The Healthy Indian Project
Source- This post on The Healthy Indian Project has been created based on the article “The Healthy Indian Project (THIP) Joins WHO’s vaccine safety net” published in “FE healthcare” on 5 February 2024. Why in the news? The Healthy Indian Project (THIP), a health information platform in India, has recently been included as a member… Continue reading The Healthy Indian Project
Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme
Source-This post on Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme is based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme” published in “PIB” on 6th February 2024. Why in the News? The Union Minister of Education recently launched the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme. What is Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme? Aspect Details About 1. This initiative ensures that… Continue reading Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme
390-Year-Old Deepastambham (Lamp Post)
Source-This post on 390-Year-Old Deepastambham (Lamp Post) is based on the article “390-year-old lamp post in Nalgonda dedicated to Kasi Viswanatha unravels trade links of Telangana” published in “The Hindu” on 7th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, archaeologists discovered a 390-year-old Deepastambham (lamp post) on the banks of the River Krishna in Nalgonda district,… Continue reading 390-Year-Old Deepastambham (Lamp Post)
