In News According to the Global Energy Monitor report, India is among the top five emitters of methane from proposed coal mines worldwide. Key Highlights The countries with the highest amount of methane emissions from proposed coal mines are China (572 Mt), Australia (233 Mt), Russia (125 Mt), India (45 Mt), South Africa (34 Mt), […]
In News Recently, the Government has launched the Gram Ujala scheme from Arrah, Bihar. About the Scheme Under it, high-quality and energy-efficient LED bulbs will be given for Rs. 10 per piece. The government’s previous Unnat Jyoti by Affordable Lighting for All (UJALA) scheme had cut LED bulb prices to Rs. 70 apiece from around […]
In News West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee mentioned the Universal Basic Income for every family in her released Party manifesto for the 2021 Assembly election. About Under the income scheme, all the 1.6 crore families under the general category will get ?500 a month and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes population ?1,000 a […]
In News The US is planning to cut off the export of helium from 2021 and the Indian industry stands to lose out heavily. The US is the biggest storehouse and the most important exporter of helium across the world. Every year, India imports helium worth Rs. 55,000 crores from the US to meet its […]
Facts In News Baikal-GVD Russian scientists have deployed Baikal-GVD, a giant underwater space telescope in Lake Baikal. It will search for neutrinos, which are nearly massless subatomic particles with no electrical charge. Neutrinos are the smallest particles currently known. Neutrinos […]
In News Recently, a Supreme Court (SC) judge has outlined a three-pronged approach, with a special focus on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), to reverse the nearly 4 crore pendency in courts across the country. Three-pronged Approach Improve judicial infrastructure through the use of e-platforms and setting up of more courts. Settle disputes at the pre-litigation […]
In News Recently, auto majors have welcomed the new vehicle scrappage policy, highlighting that it would encourage people to replace old vehicles and will also boost the automobile sector. About the Policy It was proposed in the Budget 2021- 22. It will be implemented in a phased manner by the Ministry of Road Transport and […]
In News Recently, Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Background The Bill amends the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 to modify the list of Scheduled Castes in the state of Tamil Nadu. The Bill replaces the entry for the Devendrakulathan community with Devendra Kula Vellalar which includes Devendrakulathan, Kalladi, Kudumban, […]
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