What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) for implementation during the period from 2022 to 2026. What is Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Panchayati Raj Launched in: The scheme was first approved in 2018… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan(RGSA)
Union Minister inaugurates the valedictory session of e-Khel Pathshala
What is the News? Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports has virtually inaugurated the valedictory session of E-Khel Pathshala. What is E-Khel Pathshala? E-Khel Pathshala is a programme conceptualized by Sports Authority of India(SAI). It is organized in association with the Ministry of Education, Khelo India and Fit India. Aim: To develop the competencies… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates the valedictory session of e-Khel Pathshala
Global wind energy sector needs four-fold higher growth to meet 2050 Net Zero goal: Report
What is the News? The Global Wind Report for 2022 has been released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). What are the Key Findings of the Global Wind Report 2022? Wind Industry: The global wind industry had its second-best year in 2021 with almost 94 GW of capacity added globally, trailing behind the 2020s… Continue reading Global wind energy sector needs four-fold higher growth to meet 2050 Net Zero goal: Report
Expert Committee on Longevity Finance recommends setting up of Longevity Hub at GIFT-IFSC
What is the News? International Finance Services Centers Authority(IFSCA) had constituted an Expert Committee on Longevity Finance. It was co-chaired by Ms. Kaku Nakhate and Mr. Gopalan Srinivasan. The committee has now submitted its final report to IFSCA. What is Longevity? Longevity has no set definition and means different things for different people. To some,… Continue reading Expert Committee on Longevity Finance recommends setting up of Longevity Hub at GIFT-IFSC
Govt. lays down norms for quota in promotions
What is the News? The Department of Personnel and Training(DoPT) has issued a memorandum laying down norms for implementing the policy of reservation in promotion in government offices. What are the norms issued by DoPT about the policy of reservation in promotion in government offices? Firstly, all Union government departments should collect data on inadequate… Continue reading Govt. lays down norms for quota in promotions
Explained: Mythology, politics behind Gujarat’s Madhavpur Mela, and why CMs from Northeast are visiting it
What is the News? The President has inaugurated the annual Madhavpur Mela in Gujarat and said that the cultural fair is a “festival of uniting people of the country through feelings”. What is Madhavpur Mela? Madhavpur Mela is a religio-cultural fair taking place every year in Madhavpur, a village on the Porbandar coast in Gujarat.… Continue reading Explained: Mythology, politics behind Gujarat’s Madhavpur Mela, and why CMs from Northeast are visiting it
UGC issues norms for students to do two programmes at once
What is the News? The University Grants Commission(UGC) has issued guidelines to allow students to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously at higher education institutes recognised by it or statutory councils or the Government of India. What is the UGC Dual Degree Programme? The UGC Dual Degree Programmes allow students to pursue two physical degrees from… Continue reading UGC issues norms for students to do two programmes at once
Explained: Why lemons are so costly now
What is the News? Over the last few weeks, the price of lemon has touched unprecedented highs, with a single lemon selling between Rs 10 and Rs 15 in most markets. What is Lemon(Nimbu)? In India, Nimbu comes under two broad categories: lemon and lime. The small, round and thin-skinned kaagzi is the most commonly… Continue reading Explained: Why lemons are so costly now
Sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration saves water & increases farmer’s income
What is the News? A sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration technology and controlled via Web/Mobile app has been installed at Sal River near Navelim and Nauta lake at Cortalim, Goa. What is the Sensor-Based Irrigation System developed? Developed by: The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology(NIT), Goa has… Continue reading Sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration saves water & increases farmer’s income
Hits and misses: India’s solar power energy targets
News: A report prepared by JMK Research and Analytics and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis states that India is likely to miss the 2022 target of installing 100 GW of solar power capacity. This is because rooftop solar lagging behind. What is India’s solar policy? The National Solar Mission, 2010 started promotion… Continue reading Hits and misses: India’s solar power energy targets
