News: Meeting the net-zero carbon emissions pledge by 2070 requires an overhaul of both the logistics and electricity sectors to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. So far the solar energy sector has received much attention when it comes to India’s transition to renewables, but without nuclear energy, India won’t be able to fulfil its pledge.… Continue reading Atom-Nirbhar India: Nuclear energy is critical for the future. The civil liability clause deters foreign participation
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IPCC report on Mitigation of Climate Change scientifically establishes India’s position on the historical responsibility of developed countries for consuming the carbon budget
News: IPCC has come out with the third instalment of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). The IPCC reports are created by its three working groups. This report, which deals with actions that can be taken to combat climate change, has been prepared by the Working Group III. Assessment reports by Working group I and… Continue reading IPCC report on Mitigation of Climate Change scientifically establishes India’s position on the historical responsibility of developed countries for consuming the carbon budget
How individuals can save a warming planet
News: Recently, the IPCC report for the first time included a chapter on “demand, services and social aspects of mitigation”. It implies a paradigm shift in the way we think about climate action. The chapter puts people and their well-being at the centre of climate change mitigation. What is this new understanding, as mentioned in… Continue reading How individuals can save a warming planet
Oz Is Just the Start
News: Recently, India and Australia established a free trade agreement (FTA) for both goods and services between the two nations. It is known as The Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). Contents1 What are the World Trade Organisation rules on FTAs in goods? 2 What has been proposed in the India-Australia FTA? 3 What are the challenges? 4… Continue reading Oz Is Just the Start
Measures to rejuvenate public-private partnerships
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
