[pib] One Sun One World One Grid
The Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has addressed the Ministerial session of the Green Grids… Continue reading [pib] One Sun One World One Grid
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India retains 3rd position in RE Investment Attractiveness Index
India has retained the third rank in the Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index released by consultancy firm EY. RE Country… Continue reading India retains 3rd position in RE Investment Attractiveness Index
The sanctions cloud over India-U.S. ties
Context The delivery of the S-400 Triumf air defence systems from Russia is expected according to schedule. In response, U.S.… Continue reading The sanctions cloud over India-U.S. ties
Reforms-based and Results-linked, Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme: Ensuring sustainable turnaround in financial health of discoms
Context In its budget 2021-22, the Union government had announced the launch of a “reforms-based and results-linked” scheme for the… Continue reading Reforms-based and Results-linked, Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme: Ensuring sustainable turnaround in financial health of discoms
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Plastic Waste Collection
The Environment Ministry has issued draft rules that mandate producers of plastic packaging material to collect all of their produce… Continue reading Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Plastic Waste Collection
RBI’s monetary policy statement
Context The Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI kept the benchmark policy rates unchanged, and retained the accommodative stance in… Continue reading RBI’s monetary policy statement
India invited to become full-time IEA member
International Energy Agency (IEA) has invited India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer, to become its full-time member. International Energy Agency… Continue reading India invited to become full-time IEA member
Explained: Patrolling Points along LAC
The standoffs between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh on the Line of Actual Control (LAC), where initial steps towards… Continue reading Explained: Patrolling Points along LAC
Economics Nobel for Natural Experiments
The 2021 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to three US-based economists. Do you know? The Nobel Prize is… Continue reading Economics Nobel for Natural Experiments
[pib] Indian Space Association
The PM has launched the Indian Space Association (ISpA), an industry body consisting of various stakeholders of the Indian space… Continue reading [pib] Indian Space Association
Species in news: Dhole or Asiatic Wild Dog
A recent study has identified some priority talukas/tehsils where habitats can be consolidated to enhance population connectivity for the dhole… Continue reading Species in news: Dhole or Asiatic Wild Dog
WTO raises 2021 goods trade outlook
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has upgraded its world merchandise trade growth outlook to nearly 11 percent for this year,… Continue reading WTO raises 2021 goods trade outlook
Who was Hermann Bacher?
Hermann Bacher, popularly known as the ‘father of community-led watershed development in India’, passed away at the ripe old age… Continue reading Who was Hermann Bacher?
A ‘Taiwan flashpoint’ in the Indo-Pacific
Context If the rising confrontation between the United States and China erupts into a clash of arms, the likely arena… Continue reading A ‘Taiwan flashpoint’ in the Indo-Pacific
Issues faced by World Bank and IMF
This article discusses some inherent issues with the international organizations (IOs) i.e., the World Bank (Bank) and International Monetary Fund… Continue reading Issues faced by World Bank and IMF
Air India Disinvestment Deal
After 68 years, Air India is all set to return to the Tata fold. What is the deal? The Tatas… Continue reading Air India Disinvestment Deal
India-ASEAN FTA
The Commerce and Industry Minister has called for a renegotiation of the India-ASEAN free trade agreement (FTA). Why such move?… Continue reading India-ASEAN FTA
RBI suspends G-Sec Acquisition Programme (GSAP)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to halt its bond-buying under the G-Sec Acquisition Programme (GSAP). Why such… Continue reading RBI suspends G-Sec Acquisition Programme (GSAP)
What is Palk Bay Scheme?
The Union Government is considering increasing the unit cost of deep-sea fishing vessels under the Palk Bay scheme to make… Continue reading What is Palk Bay Scheme?
Challenges facing Indian Air Force
Context A host of challenges greets India’s new Air Chief. Challenges The challenges include the rewiring of India’s military into… Continue reading Challenges facing Indian Air Force
