In Context Recently, the Union government has ordered the dissolution of the four-decade-old Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) with effect from October 1, 2021. Background 41 factories of OFB across the country will be dissolved into seven new Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSU). The newly created entities will be 100% owned by the government. These entities […]
In News 17th formation day of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) was celebrated on 28th September 21. The theme of this year’s Formation Day is cascading effects of disaster events in the Himalayan region. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Formation: It is the apex statutory body for Disaster Management in India, established through the […]
In Context Recently, the Prime Minister launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. About Currently, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission is being implemented in a pilot phase in six union territories. Its nationwide roll-out coincides with the National Health Authority celebrating the third anniversary of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). National Health […]
In Context According to a report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), the lockdowns slowed renewable energy installations in the country. The pace of such installation is lagging behind India’s 2022 target. About India’s Commitment and Present status: As part of its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, India has said […]