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National Handloom Day

In News Every year August 7 is observed as the National Handloom Day in India to highlight the contribution of the handloom industry in socio-economic development and create awareness about the sector. History Swadeshi Movement The handloom sector played an important role during the Swadeshi Movement, which was launched as part of the Indian independence […]

Central Deputation of AIS

In News According to the Ministry of Home affair data, only three Indian Police Service (IPS) officers have offered themselves to be available for Central deputation. About Shortage of All India Services (AIS) officers continues to affect the Center with a low number of Indian Police Officers (IPS) opting for central deputation. Dip from previous: […]

NITI Aayog’s Governing Council Meeting

In Context NITI Aayog’s seventh Governing Council meeting, chaired by Hon. Prime Minister was recently concluded in New Delhi. More about the meeting Highlights: The Governing Council discussed four key agenda items: Crop diversification and achieving self-sufficiency in pulses, oilseeds and other Agri-commodities; Implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) in school education; Implementation of National […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1& 17 Eye on inflation, RBI goes for 3rd rate hike this year Higher capacity utilisation signals investment revival (Economy) Know about  Highlights of the RBI’s fourth monetary policy review of fiscal year 2022-23? And their objectives . GS 2 6   […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 RBI raises rates, vows nimble policy (Economy) What are Highlights of the RBI’s fourth monetary policy review of fiscal year 2022-23? And their objectives . GS 2  1 Supreme Court moots verdict to help unmarried women gain ‘bodily autonomy’ under MTP […]

India’s climate change goals

Context  Recently the Union Cabinet approved India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) ahead of the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 27)in  Egypt.  About   India’s first pledge, also known as a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), had three primary targets.  To reduce the emissions intensity of the economy by 33–35 percent below 2005 levels.  […]

Taiwan’s ‘porcupine strategy’

In News Recently, China launched aggressive and unprecedented military exercises near Taiwan in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island that China claims as part of its territory. About porcupine strategy Overall Defence Concept  It was adopted by Taiwan in 2017 when Lee Hsi-Ming, then-chief of the Taiwanese military forces, referred […]

Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao

In News Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has informed the Parliamentary Committee on Empowerment of Women that the funds under the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme were underutilised in the early years of the scheme due to lack of awareness and information. About Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao It is a flagship scheme […]

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion plant (OTEC)

In Context Ocean thermal energy conversion plant coming up in Lakshadweep. About Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion plant (OTEC) Ministry: The National Institute of Ocean Technology, an autonomous institute under the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is establishing an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion plant. Location: It is being established in Kavaratti, the capital of Lakshadweep. […]

Carbon Market

In News Recently, a Bill to amend a 20-year law, the Energy Conservation Act 2001, was introduced in Parliament. About  The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, seeks to mandate: Use of non-fossil sources, including biomass and ethanol for energy and feedstock Use of green hydrogen and green ammonia. Objectives:  To make it compulsory for a […]

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