News: There are so many fire incidences that occurred like in a coaching centre in Surat, children hospital etc. Delhi HC, recently, gave 7 years imprisonment to convicts involved in tampering with evidence in the 1997 Uphaar fire tragedy case. All this raises a question on the efficacy of fire safety norms that fail to… Continue reading Tortuous trajectory of Uphaar case exposes the limitations of the legal framework to bring closure, fix accountability
India Launches E-Amrit Portal on EVs at COP26
What is the News? On Transport Day at COP26, India, represented by NITI Aayog participated in the fourth ministerial dialogue of the Zero-Emission Vehicle Transition Council(ZEVTC). Moreover, the Government of India also launched the E-Amrit portal on this occasion. What is the Zero-Emission Vehicles Transition Council(ZEVTC)? ZEVTC was formed in November 2020. It is a global… Continue reading India Launches E-Amrit Portal on EVs at COP26
COP26: US joins India-led global solar alliance
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the significance of the US joining ISA?3 About International Solar Alliance4 Initiatives by ISA What is the News? The United States of America(USA) has joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a member country. What is the significance of the US joining ISA? The US has become the… Continue reading COP26: US joins India-led global solar alliance
Natural wealth of the nations
What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled ‘The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021’. The report is a periodic evaluation of wealth generation and distribution beyond the traditional GDP [gross domestic product] matrix and includes natural resources as part of a country’s wealth. What are the key findings of the report?… Continue reading Natural wealth of the nations
RBI to hold its first-ever hackathon, HARBINGER 2021, on payments system
What is the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) will be organising its first global hackathon titled “HARBINGER 2021–Innovation for Transformation”. What is the purpose of the HARBINGER 2021 Hackathon? HARBINGER 2021 aims to invite participants that can identify and develop solutions which can make: digital payments accessible to the under-served enhance the ease of payments… Continue reading RBI to hold its first-ever hackathon, HARBINGER 2021, on payments system
New online certification system puts exporters in a fix
What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce had launched an online portal to issue Certificate of Origin(CoO) to the exporters from November 1,2021. The portal was launched to facilitate exporters through a secure, electronic, paperless CoO issuance process. However, exporters are facing challenges in registering on to the portal as it requires high-quality digital… Continue reading New online certification system puts exporters in a fix
Cabinet okays declaration of Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary on Nov 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
Contents1 What is the News? 2 What is Janjatiya Gaurav Divas?3 Why was November 15 chosen for Janjatiya Gaurav Divas?4 Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum What is the News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the declaration of 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. What is Janjatiya Gaurav Divas? Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is… Continue reading Cabinet okays declaration of Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary on Nov 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
Union Cabinet brings back MPLAD Scheme
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the MPLADS Scheme?3 What had happened with the MPLADS Scheme during Covid-19?4 How will the funds be released for the MPLADS Scheme from now on? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the restoration and continuation of the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)… Continue reading Union Cabinet brings back MPLAD Scheme
India to work towards zero-emission cars by 2040
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Glasgow Declaration on Zero Emission Cars and Vans?3 What is the significance of this declaration?4 India’s Target to Transition to Electric Vehicles What is the News? India has joined over 30 other countries in signing the Glasgow Declaration on Zero Emission Cars and Vans. What is the… Continue reading India to work towards zero-emission cars by 2040
India, U.S. monitoring defence trade projects
What is the News? India and the United States held the 11th Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) group meeting. What is the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI)? The DTTI mechanism was launched in 2012. Purpose: To bring sustained leadership focus to the bilateral defence trade relationship and create opportunities for co-production and co-development… Continue reading India, U.S. monitoring defence trade projects
