Source: The post is based on the article “Toy imports down by 70% and exports up 61% over the last three years as Make in India yields positive results for the sector” published in PIB on 5th July 2022. What is the News? According to Ministry of Commerce and Industry data, the import of toys… Continue reading Toy imports down by 70% and exports up 61% over last three years as Make in India yields positive results for the sector
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Single-crystalline scandium nitride(ScN): New material discovered can convert infrared light to renewable energy
Source: The post is based on the article “New material discovered can convert infrared light to renewable energy” published in PIB on 5th July 2022. What is the News? Scientists have discovered a novel material called “Single-crystalline scandium nitride(ScN)” that can emit, detect and modulate infrared light with high efficiency. Background Electromagnetic waves are a… Continue reading Single-crystalline scandium nitride(ScN): New material discovered can convert infrared light to renewable energy
State Ranking Index for NFSA: Odisha, UP, AP emerge as top three states among General Category States
Source: The post is based on the article “State Ranking Index for NFSA: Odisha, UP, AP emerge as top three states among General Category States” published in PIB on 5th July 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has released the 1st edition of ‘State Ranking Index… Continue reading State Ranking Index for NFSA: Odisha, UP, AP emerge as top three states among General Category States
PM launches year-long 125th birth anniversary celebration of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh
Source: The post is based on the article “PM launches year-long 125th birth anniversary celebration of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh” published in PIB on 4th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Who is Alluri Sitarama Raju?3 What was the Rampa Rebellion?4 Steps taken by Government to remember Alluri… Continue reading PM launches year-long 125th birth anniversary celebration of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh
India’s largest floating solar power project commissioned
What is the News? India’s largest floating solar plant is now fully operational at Ramagundam in Telangana’s Peddapalli district. About Ramagundam Floating Solar Project It is a 100-megawatt(MW) floating solar power photovoltaic project commissioned by the National Thermal Power Corporation(NTPC). Features: The project is endowed with advanced technology and Environment-friendly features. The solar modules are… Continue reading India’s largest floating solar power project commissioned
India-EU conclude 1st round of negotiations for India-EU Trade and Investment Agreements
Contents1 What is the News?2 About India-EU Trade Talks3 What is the current bilateral trade between India and the EU?4 Significance of Trade Agreement with EU What is the News? India and the European Union have concluded the first round of negotiations for India-EU Trade and Investment Agreements including the Geographical Indicators (GI). About India-EU… Continue reading India-EU conclude 1st round of negotiations for India-EU Trade and Investment Agreements
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS): MSDE launches DBT scheme to extend direct monetary support to apprentices
What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) has announced that the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) will be a part of Direct Beneficiary Transfer(DBT) Scheme providing direct government benefits to all apprentices. What is the significance of this decision? Earlier companies used to pay apprentices the entire amount and then seek… Continue reading National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS): MSDE launches DBT scheme to extend direct monetary support to apprentices
NITI Aayog and World Food Program Releases Report – Take Home Ration: Good Practices across the State/Union Territories
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the report?3 What is Take Home Ration(THR)?4 What are the observations made by the report on Take Home Ration component? What is the News? NITI Aayog and World Food Program have released a report titled ‘Take Home Ration-Good Practices across the State/Union Territories’. What is… Continue reading NITI Aayog and World Food Program Releases Report – Take Home Ration: Good Practices across the State/Union Territories
Union Health Minister chairs Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission conference 2022 and releases 9th edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission(IPC) Conference 2022?3 What is the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission(IPC)?4 What is Indian Pharmacopoeia? What is the News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has chaired the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission(IPC) Conference 2022 and released the 9th edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia. What is Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission(IPC) Conference… Continue reading Union Health Minister chairs Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission conference 2022 and releases 9th edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia
Green Hydrogen Is Critical to India’s Economic Development and Net-Zero Ambitions: Report
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Green Hydrogen?3 The demand for Green Hydrogen4 What are the recommendations given by the report to adopt Green Hydrogen? What is the News? NITI Aayog has released a report titled “Harnessing Green Hydrogen: Opportunities for Deep Decarbonisation in India”. What is Green Hydrogen? Green hydrogen is hydrogen gas… Continue reading Green Hydrogen Is Critical to India’s Economic Development and Net-Zero Ambitions: Report
