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
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India-EU conclude 1st round of negotiations for India-EU Trade and Investment Agreements
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 Trade Talks India started negotiations for a trade pact with the European Union(EU) in 2007. But the talks stalled in 2013 as both sides failed to… 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
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 the purpose of the report? The report presents a set of good and innovative practices adopted in the implementation of the Take Home Ration value chain by the States and… 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
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 2022? Organized by: Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission(IPC). Theme: Addressing Medicine Quality for Future. What is the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission(IPC)? Click Here to read… 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
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 produced through the electrolysis of water — an energy intensive process for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen — using renewable power to achieve this. The… Continue reading Green Hydrogen Is Critical to India’s Economic Development and Net-Zero Ambitions: Report
Explained: Who was Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, whose statue is coming up at the Bengaluru airport?
What is the News? A bronze statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda will be unveiled soon at the premises of the Kempegowda International Airport(KIA). Who is Nadaprabhu Kempegowda? Nadaprabhu Kempegowda is a 16th-century chieftain of the Vijayanagara empire. Community: He belonged to the Vokkaliga community in south Karnataka. Contributions: He is credited as the founder of Bengaluru… Continue reading Explained: Who was Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, whose statue is coming up at the Bengaluru airport?
Assessment of States/UTs based on implementation of Business Reforms Action Plan for the year 2020 declared
What is the News? The Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs has announced the assessment of States/UTs under the Business Reforms Action Plan(BRAP) 2020. What is the Business Reforms Action Plan(BRAP)? Released by: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry since 2014. Aim: To boost investor confidence, foster business-friendly… Continue reading Assessment of States/UTs based on implementation of Business Reforms Action Plan for the year 2020 declared
PM participates in ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme
What is the News? The Prime Minister has participated in the ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme. During this, he launched several initiatives like 1) Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme, 2) Capacity Building of First-Time MSME Exporters(CBFTE) scheme, and 3) new features of the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) to ramp up the MSME sector. … Continue reading PM participates in ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme
Vritika Research Internship
What is the News? The one-month-long Vritika Research Internship was concluded with the valedictory function organized by CSIR-NIScPR. What is Vritika? VRITIKA is the call for initiation and practice in science through the Training and Skill Internship. Objective: To provide necessary knowledge on converting research data into an indexed publication and exposure to processing of… Continue reading Vritika Research Internship
