Source: The post is based on the article “Plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 to cost ₹2.44 trillion” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Committee to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 20302.1 Key Features of the Plan3 About… Continue reading Plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 to cost ₹2.44 trillion
UGC forms panel to work on textbooks in Indian languages
Source: The post is based on the article “UGC forms panel to work on textbooks in Indian languages” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 What is the News? The University Grants Commission has held a meeting with international publishers to discuss bringing out textbooks for undergraduate courses in Indian languages. About the panel… Continue reading UGC forms panel to work on textbooks in Indian languages
RBI Governor delivers Bimonthly Monetary Policy Statement
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI Governor delivers Bimonthly Monetary Policy Statement” published in PIB on 8th December 2022 What is the News? The Monetary Policy Committee(MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its latest review of the monetary policy. What are the key highlights from the RBI Monetary… Continue reading RBI Governor delivers Bimonthly Monetary Policy Statement
First data taken by the 3.6-meter telescope detects unexpected kilonova emission from ‘a long-duration gamma-ray burst’
Source: The post is based on the article “First data taken by the 3.6-meter telescope detects unexpected kilonova emission from ‘a long-duration gamma-ray burst” published in PIB on 8th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Gamma Ray Burst(GRBs)?2.1 Types of GRBs3 What is Kilonova?4 What have the scientists found? What is the… Continue reading First data taken by the 3.6-meter telescope detects unexpected kilonova emission from ‘a long-duration gamma-ray burst’
Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor
Source: The post is based on the article “Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 What is the News? An 18-member herd of all female elephants from the forests of Gudiyattam and Pernambattu of Tamil Nadu are currently… Continue reading Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor
ISRO inks MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpaceTech Innovation Network
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO inks MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpaceTech Innovation Network” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) and Social Alpha have signed an MoU to launch SpaceTech Innovation Network(SpIN). Note: Social Alpha is a multistage innovation curation… Continue reading ISRO inks MoU with Social Alpha to establish SpaceTech Innovation Network
India@75, Looking at 100: A country capable of diversity sans discrimination
Source– The post is based on the article “India@75, Looking at 100: A country capable of diversity sans discrimination” published in The Indian Express on 8th December 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Indian culture Relevance– India spiritual heritage News– The article explains the rich heritage of Bhakti tradition in India and its significance for our country. Why… Continue reading India@75, Looking at 100: A country capable of diversity sans discrimination
Talk about coal – India must consider energy transition partnerships
Source: The post is based on the article “Talk about coal – India must consider energy transition partnerships” published in Business Standard on 8th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: Just Energy Transition Partnerships and India News: The Indian government has refused to accept JETPs and phase out its coal dependence due to the concerned stakeholders… Continue reading Talk about coal – India must consider energy transition partnerships
The debate around conjugal visits for prisoners
Source– The post is based on the article “The debate around conjugal visits for prisoners” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary and significant provisions of constitution Relevance– Issues related to criminal justice system News– The article explains the issue of conjugal visits for inmates. The State of Punjab has allowed… Continue reading The debate around conjugal visits for prisoners
Need for an effective tourist police
Source– The post is based on the article “Need for an effective tourist police” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Relevance– Issues related to tourism sector News– The article explains the issue of tourist safety in India. A few days ago, a… Continue reading Need for an effective tourist police
