News: Recently, the New Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) and the National Infrastructure Pipeline were launched by the central government. As a result, Public-private partnership (PPP) models have come under the focus as various projects will be funded under PPP. What have been the Indian expereince with various PPP models? (A) Indian experience: Almost all Indian companies… Continue reading Measures to rejuvenate public-private partnerships
Indian Culture Portal has a total of about 2.98 lakh digital artefacts with metadata and more than 34 lakh bibliographic entries: Union Minister
What is the News? Government has implemented the National Virtual Library of India(NVLI) project through the Indian Culture Portal. Currently, the Indian Culture Portal has a total of about 2.98 lakh digital artifacts with metadata and more than 34 lakh bibliographic entries. What is the National Virtual Library of India(NVLI)? Launched by: Ministry of Culture… Continue reading Indian Culture Portal has a total of about 2.98 lakh digital artefacts with metadata and more than 34 lakh bibliographic entries: Union Minister
Union Environment Minister Launches Awareness Mascot ‘Prakriti’ & Green Initiatives for Effective Plastic Waste Management
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Prakriti?3 Plastic Waste Generation in India4 Steps announced to tackle Plastic Waste What is the News? Union Environment Minister has launched Awareness Mascot ‘Prakriti’& other Green Initiatives for Effective Plastic Waste Management. What is Prakriti? Prakriti is a mascot to spread greater awareness among the masses about the… Continue reading Union Environment Minister Launches Awareness Mascot ‘Prakriti’ & Green Initiatives for Effective Plastic Waste Management
Rajya Sabha passes Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022
What is the News? Rajya Sabha has passed the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022. Lok Sabha has already passed this Bill. What is the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022? Purpose: The Bill seeks to amend the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957. Key Provisions of the Bill Unification of Municipal Corporations in Delhi: The… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022
75 Digital Banking Units in different districts to be set up in consumer- friendly manner: Minister
What is the News? In the Union Budget 2022, the Finance Minister has proposed setting up 75 digital banking units (DBUs) in 75 districts across India through scheduled commercial banks. What are Digital Banking Units (DBUs)? Simply put, digital banking involves taking all traditional banking activity online — doing away with paperwork like cheques, pay-in… Continue reading 75 Digital Banking Units in different districts to be set up in consumer- friendly manner: Minister
Bill in Lok Sabha to ban WMD funding
Present Status: Passed in both the Houses and received the assent of the President on the 6th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems Amendment Bill, 2022?3 What was the need for this Bill?4 Key Provisions of the Bill: What is the News? The External… Continue reading Bill in Lok Sabha to ban WMD funding
The Indian Antarctic Bill and its various provisions
Present Status: Passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Received the assent of the President on the 6th of August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of the Indian Antarctic Bill,2022?3 Why was the need for Antarctica Bill?4 What is Antarctic Treaty? What is the News? Lok Sabha has introduced… Continue reading The Indian Antarctic Bill and its various provisions
99% of world breathes unhealthy air: new WHO data
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Air Quality Database 2022?3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What are the WHO’s New Air Quality Guidelines? What is the News? Ahead of the World Health Day (7th April), the World Health Organization (WHO) has released the Air Quality Database 2022. What is the… Continue reading 99% of world breathes unhealthy air: new WHO data
[Answered] The Russia-Ukraine war has put the spotlight on the role of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in the global energy futures. Do you think that LNG is a viable replacement for fossil fuels? Provide justification in support of your answer.
Introduction: Provide a brief introduction on the current energy crisis. Body: Write down a few points on benefits of LNG and issues with the LNG. Conclusion: Write a short and brief conclusion. Russia is world’s third biggest oil and the second biggest natural gas producer. In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine crude oil… Continue reading [Answered] The Russia-Ukraine war has put the spotlight on the role of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in the global energy futures. Do you think that LNG is a viable replacement for fossil fuels? Provide justification in support of your answer.
[Answered] Noise pollution is a major environmental problem, cited as a top environmental risk to health across all age and social groups and an addition to the public health burden. In the light of the statement, highlight the effects of Noise pollution on the health and environment. Also, suggest steps required to tackle this menace.
Introduction: Write a brief introduction quoting some data and facts on noise pollution. Body: Write a few points on the effects of noise pollution on health and the environment. Write a few suggestions to tackle the menace of noise pollution. Conclusion: Write a brief conclusion The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report –“Noise, Blazes and… Continue reading [Answered] Noise pollution is a major environmental problem, cited as a top environmental risk to health across all age and social groups and an addition to the public health burden. In the light of the statement, highlight the effects of Noise pollution on the health and environment. Also, suggest steps required to tackle this menace.
