Source: The post gender equality important in energy development has been created, based on the article “Gender equality as the plank of sustainable development” published in “The Hindu” on 9th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 – Society- Social empowerment and GS Paper 3 – Economy -Infrastructure – Energy News: This article discusses… Continue reading Gender equality important in energy development
EFTA-India Relations- Explained Pointwise
Recently, India-EFTA relations are moving ahead as India has resumed negotiations with EFTA(European Free Trade Association) for a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). However, EFTA’s demands for inclusion of ‘Data exclusivity‘ and ‘Specific duration’ clauses in the agreement have been a sticking issue in the negotiations. India has argued that these provisions will adversely impact… Continue reading EFTA-India Relations- Explained Pointwise
UNNATI 2024- Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme 2024
Source- The post on UNNATI 2024 is based on the article “Cabinet approves Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024” published in “PIB” on 7th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade proposed Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024 (UNNATI – 2024). About Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024… Continue reading UNNATI 2024- Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme 2024
Taeniogonalos deepaki
Source- The post on Taeniogonalos deepaki is based on the article “New species of parasitoid wasp discovered in the Western Ghats” published in “The Hindu” on 7th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, a new species of parasitoid wasp was discovered in the Western Ghats by scientists at ATREE, Bengaluru. About Taeniogonalos deepaki 1. About: It was… Continue reading Taeniogonalos deepaki
National Cooperative Database (NCD)
Source- The post on National Cooperative Database is based on the article “Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launches National Cooperative Database” published in “business Standard” on “8th March 2024”. What is the News? Union Minister of Cooperation launched the National Cooperative Database (NCD) to foster a cooperative-centric economic model. About National Cooperative Database (NCD): 1. About: It is a… Continue reading National Cooperative Database (NCD)
Rajasthan to classify orans (sacred groves) as deemed forests
Source- The post on Rajasthan to classify orans (sacred groves) as deemed forests is based on the article “Villagers oppose declaring ‘orans’ as deemed forests, fearing loss of access and livelihood” published in “Down to Earth” on 6th March 2024. What is the News? Villagers in western Rajasthan are worried about the State’s plan to classify orans… Continue reading Rajasthan to classify orans (sacred groves) as deemed forests
Centre tweaks PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Source-This post on Centre tweaks PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is based on the article “Centre tweaks Prime Minister’s Rooftop Solar ‘free electricity’ scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 8th March 2024. Why in the News? The Union cabinet has recently tweaked the new ₹75,000-crore PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (Free rooftop solar… Continue reading Centre tweaks PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Expanding settlements in Palestine a ‘war crime’: UN
Source-This post on Expanding settlements in Palestine a ‘war crime’: UN is based on the article “UN rights office says Israeli settlements in Palestinian areas amount to a ‘war crime‘” published in “The Hindu” on 9th March 2024. Why in the News? The recent report from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human… Continue reading Expanding settlements in Palestine a ‘war crime’: UN
IndiaAI Mission
Source-This post on IndiaAI Mission is based on the article “Union Cabinet approves IndiaAI Mission with 10,372 crore outlay: How it could help private players” published in “The Indian Express” on 9th March 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet recently approved the IndiaAI Mission with a budget of Rs 10,372 crore for the… Continue reading IndiaAI Mission
Sea Defenders-2024
Source-This post on Sea Defenders-2024 is based on the article “US Coast Guard ship Bertholf arrives in Port Blair ahead of joint exercise” published in “India Today” on 7th March 2024. Why in the News? The United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) Bertholf ship reached Port Blair ahead of the ‘Sea Defenders-2024’ joint exercise. What is… Continue reading Sea Defenders-2024
