Yearly Archives: 2021
National Engineer’s Day
In Context Every year on September 15, India along with Sri Lanka and Tanzania celebrate National Engineer’s day to recognise and honour the achievements of the great engineer Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. About This day is observed to acknowledge and honour all engineers in the country who have contributed and are still working towards a modern and […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 4 A year after first trying it, farmers warm up to Pusa decomposer, officials plan to ramp up use (Environment) What is the Pusa decomposer? How can it help in reducing Delhi pollution? How can ramping up its usage help farmers? GS […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 No firm commitment from India on ‘net zero’: Kerry (Environment) What is net-zero Target and its relevance? India’s commitment, the steps taken by India in this context. GS 2 1 India, U.K. to begin trade talks from November […]
Facts In News
International Relations International Day for South-South Cooperation Syllabus: GS 2/United Nations, its Bodies & Agencies Context Every year, International Day for South-South Cooperation is celebrated globally on September 12. About International Day for South-South Cooperation It is an initiative for the economic, social and political developments of the countries in the Southern region. Basically, South-South […]
Thawing Permafrost and its Consequences
In Context Recently, the IPCC report has warned that increasing global warming will result in reductions in Arctic permafrost. And, the thawing of the ground is expected to release greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide. What is Permafrost? Permafrost is ground that remains completely frozen at 0 degrees Celsius or below for at least […]
Hydrogen as a Fuel
In News The Ministry of Railways has decided to close down the Indian Railways Organization for Alternate Fuels’ (IROAF) with effect from September 7, 2021. About The IROAF was exclusively formed to promote green energy by introducing alternative energy, fuel-efficient and emission-control technologies across the railway network. In keeping with its mission towards Green Railways, […]
Digital Agriculture
In News The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare has signed 5 MOUs with private companies for taking forward Digital Agriculture. MOUs aimed at increasing farmers’ income and protecting their produce. What is Digital Agriculture? A Digital agriculture mission has been initiated for 2021 -2025 by the government for projects based on new technologies. The […]
Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD)
In News India and the US launched the Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD). About The CAFMD is one of the two tracks of the India-U.S. Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 partnership launched at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate in April 2021. India and the U.S. are collaborating to reach green energy targets. […]
Pusa Decomposer
In Context Farmers are ready to use the Pusa decomposer officially after the achievements of last year’s field trials. It was sprayed on around 2,000 acres of land in Delhi. PUSA Decomposers About: The decomposers are in the form of capsules made by extracting fungi strains that help the paddy straw to decompose at a […]
Editorial Analysis
- India’s Clean Energy Transition’s Biggest Potential Lies in Agriculture
- India Needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
- Unlocking the Potential of India–Africa Strategic Ties
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
- Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill
