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[pib] Agriculture Voltage Technology

An Agri-voltaic system of 105 KW capacity has been developed by ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur. Try this PYQ: With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements: ‘Photovoltaics’ is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while ‘Solar Thermal’ is a technology that utilizes the… Continue reading [pib] Agriculture Voltage Technology

[pib] SDG India Index, 2021

The third rendition of India’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index will be launched by NITI Aayog today. First launched in December 2018, the index has become the primary tool for monitoring progress on the SDGs in the country and has simultaneously fostered competition among the States and UTs. SDG India Index The index measures the… Continue reading [pib] SDG India Index, 2021

United Bengal Plan of 1947

In a recent election rally, a politician spoke about the contributions of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee in the making of West Bengal immediately after independence. This newscard contains some archaic statements and thoughts (that may seem like polarized opinions) which are directly reproduced from the newspaper.  The 1947 independence era circumstances are discussed with context to… Continue reading United Bengal Plan of 1947

[pib] SATAT Scheme

Oil and Gas Marketing Companies (OGMCs) are inviting potential entrepreneur to procure Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) under the SATAT scheme. Try this MCQ: Q.SATAT is an initiative of the Government of India, aims at: (a) Promoting Self Help Groups in rural areas (b) Providing financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs (c) Promoting affordable… Continue reading [pib] SATAT Scheme

[pib] Stand Up India Scheme

The Ministry of Finance has informed that more than 81% of account holders are Women under Stand Up India Scheme. Try this PYQ from CSP 2016: Q.With reference to ‘stand up India scheme’, which of the following statement is/are correct? Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. It provides for refinance… Continue reading [pib] Stand Up India Scheme

[pib] Declaration of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO                 

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has provided some useful information about the World Heritage Sites By UNESCO in India. We regret for the distorted view of this newscard on the app. Pls refer to the webpage link. [pib] Declaration of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO                  World Heritage Sites in India At present, India has… Continue reading [pib] Declaration of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO                 

[pib] Exercise Dustlik-II

The Second Edition of Joint Exercise Dustlik is scheduled from tomorrow. Must read: [Prelims Spotlight] Various Defence Exercises in News Exercise Dustlik-II It is a bilateral defence exercise held between the Indian Army And Uzbekistan Army. It is named after Dustlik, a town in the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan. The first edition of the exercise,… Continue reading [pib] Exercise Dustlik-II

Implications of increasing prices of subsidised LPG on Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).

Price increase of subsidised LPG Subsidised LPG prices have increased by a massive 50% in this financial year alone. This would have a significant impact on the government’s flagship scheme, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Since 2016, PMUY has provided LPG connections to 80 million poor households to reduce women’s drudgery and indoor air… Continue reading Implications of increasing prices of subsidised LPG on Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).

What we must consider before digitising India’s healthcare

As India seeks to create digital health infrastructure, it must consider several issues. Integrated digital health infrastructure The National Digital Health Mission aims to develop the backbone needed for the integrated digital health infrastructure of India. This can help not only with diagnostics and management of health episodes, but also with broader public health monitoring,… Continue reading What we must consider before digitising India’s healthcare

Clustering educational institutes and research centres

National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) envisions establishing large multidisciplinary universities to promote research directed to solve contemporary national problems, and provides the option of setting up clusters of higher education institutes. Q. Discuss the salient features of Cluster Universities as propounded by the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP). What are Education Clusters? This new concept… Continue reading Clustering educational institutes and research centres

Technology and Innovation Report, 2021

According to UNCTAD’s Technology and Innovation Report 2021, India is the greatest outperformer among developing countries to use, adopt and adapt frontier technologies than their per capita GDPs. Q.What do you mean by Frontier technologies? Discuss their potential for path-breaking technological change that will profoundly affect markets and societies. (250W) Technology and Innovation Report, 2021… Continue reading Technology and Innovation Report, 2021

What is OPEC+?

India, the world’s third-biggest oil importer, has said that the decision by major producers to continue with output cuts as prices move higher could threaten the consumption led-recovery in some countries. Try this PYQ: Q.The term ‘West Texas Intermediate’, sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of (a) Crude oil (b) Bullion (c) Rare… Continue reading What is OPEC+?

Haryana’s new Job Quota Rule

The Haryana government has notified a new law that requires 75% of private-sector jobs in the state, up to a specified salary slab, reserved for a local candidate. Haryana’s move has renewed the debate on whether the government force should private companies to adopt its reservation policy in jobs. While constitutional guarantees for reservation have… Continue reading Haryana’s new Job Quota Rule

Food Waste Index Report 2021

The Food Waste Index Report 2021 was recently released by the UNEP. Even though the world produces enough food to feed twice the world’s present population, food wastage is ironically behind the billions of people who are starving. Food Waste Index The Food Waste Index is released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and… Continue reading Food Waste Index Report 2021

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