What is the News? The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE and L), Ministry of Education (MoE) has released the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2018-19 and 2019-20. What is the Performance Grading Index for Districts(PGI-D)? Aim: To assess the performance of the school education system at the District level by creating… Continue reading Ministry of Education releases first ever report on Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20
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Union Minister takes part in the “2022 UN Ocean Conference” in Lisbon
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Ocean Conference 2022?3 What is the importance of Oceans?4 Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water What is the News? The Union Minister of Earth Sciences is participating in the “2022 UN Ocean Conference” in Lisbon, Portugal. What is the Ocean Conference 2022? Co-Hosted by: Governments of… Continue reading Union Minister takes part in the “2022 UN Ocean Conference” in Lisbon
Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban 2.0 launches Revised Swachh Certification Protocols to sustain Open Defecation Free Status across Urban India
What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) has launched Revised Swachh Certification Protocols for ODF, ODF+, ODF++ and Water+ certifications under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. What is Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0? Launched by: Prime Minister in October 2022 Aim: To achieve “Garbage Free” status for all cities. Components of the Mission:… Continue reading Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban 2.0 launches Revised Swachh Certification Protocols to sustain Open Defecation Free Status across Urban India
Union Minister approves Draft GSR Notification to introduce Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program)
What is the News? The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has approved the Draft GSR Notification to introduce Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program). What is Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program)? Bharat NCAP will serve as an automobile safety performance assessment programme for vehicles sold in the Indian market. Under the programme,… Continue reading Union Minister approves Draft GSR Notification to introduce Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program)
BIS formulates performance standards for Electric Vehicle Batteries
What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) has published the “Performance standards for electric vehicle batteries” Why have Performance standards for electric vehicle batteries been issued? Electric vehicles operate on an electric motor and rechargeable batteries. Most electric vehicles use lithium-ion batteries because of their high power-to-weight ratio. However, recent fire incidents with… Continue reading BIS formulates performance standards for Electric Vehicle Batteries
Brainstorming Workshop on National Air Quality Resource Framework of India(NARFI)
What is the News? Principal Scientific Adviser to Govt. of India inaugurated a Brainstorming Workshop to kick start an ambitious National Mission on “National Air Quality Resource Framework of India (NARFI)”. What is the National Air Quality Resource Framework of India (NARFI)? Developed by: The National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru with the support… Continue reading Brainstorming Workshop on National Air Quality Resource Framework of India(NARFI)
India’s First Logistics Excellence Awards highlight the contributions of the Private Sector driving change and innovation in the Logistics Sector
What is the News? The Government of India has hosted its first-ever National Logistics Excellence Awards. What is the National Logistics Excellence Awards? Launched by: Ministry of Commerce and Industry Aim: To acknowledge the many logistics service providers in the country that have been able to display innovation, diversity and efficiency. Categories: The awards were… Continue reading India’s First Logistics Excellence Awards highlight the contributions of the Private Sector driving change and innovation in the Logistics Sector
PM inaugurates ‘Vanijya Bhawan’ and launches NIRYAT portal
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated ‘Vanijya Bhawan’ and launched the NIRYAT portal. What is Vanijya Bhawan? It is a new premises of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is designed as a smart building which incorporates the principles of sustainable architecture with a special focus on energy saving. It will… Continue reading PM inaugurates ‘Vanijya Bhawan’ and launches NIRYAT portal
Major Economies Forum on Climate and Energy Meets
What is the News? The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has represented India at the virtual meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate(MEF). What is the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate(MEF)? Launched in: 2009 by US President Barack Obama. Aim: To facilitate candid dialogue among major emitting… Continue reading Major Economies Forum on Climate and Energy Meets
Union Minister inaugurated Jyotirgamaya-A festival showcasing the talent of unsung performers
What is the News? The Union Minister of Culture has inaugurated Jyotirgamaya-A festival showcasing the talent of unsung performers. What is Jyotirgamaya? Organized by: Sangeet Natak Akademi Purpose: It is a festival to showcase the talent of rare musical instruments from across the country, including street performers, train entertainers, performers attached to temples etc. Significance:… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurated Jyotirgamaya-A festival showcasing the talent of unsung performers
