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India’s renewable power capacity : IEA report
In News Recently, an International Energy Agency (IEA) report stated that India will almost double its renewable power capacity in the next 5 years. Key Points Global Renewable energy: It will comprise 90 percent of global electricity capacity expansion in the next five years and much of it will be in India. Renewable energy’s installed […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 13& 15 Court final arbiter of law, says Supreme Court, asks govt to limit criticism A corrosive at court (Polity and Governance) Know about the Collegium system of appointing judges, its significance, criticism, and way ahead GS 2 19 Rajya Sabha clears […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 4 SC reserves verdict on pleas to strike down Tamil Nadu law which protects Jallikattu (Polity and Governance) What is Supreme Court’s judgment in Jallikattu case? And constitutional provisions relating to it. GS 3 10 Sustained growth in remittances (Economy( […]
India’s inward Remittance flows
In News Remittances to India are set to touch a record $100 billion in 2022, according to the World Bank’s latest Migration and Development Brief titled, ‘Remittances Brave Global Headwinds’. India received $89.4 billion in 2021 — this is the first time a country will reach the $100 billion mark The Migration and Development Brief […]
Recognition of National or State Party
In Context Recently, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is on track to be recognised as a national party by the Election Commission of India (ECI). More about the National Parties About: The name suggests that a national party would be the one that has a presence ‘nationally’, as opposed to a regional party whose presence […]
Changes in UPI
In Context RBI governor recently announced an additional function for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platforms. More about the new changes to UPI The current function: The UPI currently includes functionality to undertake recurring payments and single-block payments. Changes: It is now being enhanced to allow customers to block funds in their accounts for multiple payments […]
Nai Roshni scheme
In News Since inception, about 4.35 lakh beneficiaries have been trained under the ‘Nai Roshni’ scheme. About Nai Roshni scheme It aims to empower and enhance confidence in Minority women by providing knowledge, tool and techniques for the Leadership Development of Women. It is a six-days non-residential/five-days residential training programme conducted for women belonging to […]
Extension of RoDTEP Scheme
In the News the government decided to extend the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme to the pharmaceuticals, chemicals and iron & steel sectors with effect from December 15. The move is aimed at boosting exports at a time they have been impacted due to the global economic slowdown and demand […]
Ad Hoc Judges
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) stated that the process to appoint ad hoc judges must be less cumbersome. SC’s Suggestions Need of “out-of-the-box” thinking: Roping in senior lawyers to act as ad hoc judges in High Courts to meet the rising tide of pendency. Less Cumbersome Procedure: Once the Chief Justice recommends it […]
