In News A recent analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has stated that India used more coal power in 2021 than 2020, which could delay its climate goals. Key Findings: India Rising Trend: India used 13 percent more coal to generate electricity in 2021 than the previous year, given the COVID-19 pandemic. This figure […]
In News The slowdown in the economy in the wake of the COVID seems to have hit the MSME sector the most despite a host of loan restructuring schemes and packages announced by the Reserve Bank of India and the government. About Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of MSMEs, or loans defaulted by these enterprises, rose […]
In News Centre has released over 2,221 crore rupees to Bihar, Karnataka, and West Bengal for providing grants to the Rural Local Bodies. This Grant-in-aid is the 2nd instalment of Tied grants to the State of Bihar and Untied grant to the States of Karnataka and West Bengal of the year 2021-22. What Is a […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the ‘India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge’ under the Ministry’s Atal mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0. About Aim: To empower startups in the water/ used-water sector to grow through innovation and design that will drive sustainable economic growth and generate employment […]
In News Recently, the United States, the European Union, Britain, Canada and Japan were due to move jointly to revoke Russia’s “most favoured nation” (MFN) status over its invasion of Ukraine. What is ‘Most Favoured Nation’(MFN) status? The World Trade Organisation’s 164 members commit to treating other members equally so they can all benefit from […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Covid, lockdown hit MSMEs hardest, their bad loans spiked Rs 20,000 crore in 2020-21 (Economy) How has the pandemic impacted the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)?,what are the loan restructuring schemes and packages announced by the Reserve Bank of India […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Why can’t EVMs with VVPAT be used in civic polls? (Polity and Governance) What are VVPATs, How do VVPAT machines work?Difference between VVPAT and EVM ,issues related to them and what are the measures announced by ECI to enhance transparency […]
In News India emphasised on following the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) at the UNSC meeting on Ukraine. The meeting came after a request from Russia, who claimed that the US is involved in bio weapon manufacture in the war-torn country. Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) About: Came into force in 1975 and […]
In News Recently, the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Awards were presented to the 24 Award winners. These awards have been provided for best writings in twenty-four Indian languages. About Sahitya Akademi Awards It was established in 1954, is a literary honour. The first Awards were given in 1955. It is conferred by Sahitya Akademi which is […]
In News Chinar Corps of the Indian Army was accorded recognition by the National Monuments Authority (NMA) for preserving and rejuvenating Pandrethan temple. The Chinar Corps had adopted the ancient excavation site of Pandrethan within the cantonment and after restoration, had named it ‘Dharohar’. About Pandrethan Temple It is an 8th century heritage site situated […]
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