Green Railways: Indian Railways (IR) is working in mission mode to become the “largest Green Railways” in the world and is moving towards becoming a “net zero carbon emitter” before 2030. Railway Electrification which is environmentally friendly and reduces pollution has increased nearly ten times since 2014. Railways have planned to electrify balance Broad Gauge […]
Category: Current Affairs
Chemical Weapons Against Syria
Chemical Weapons: Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has told the United Nations Security Council that it investigated 77 allegations against Syria, and concluded in 17 cases chemical weapons were likely or definitely used. Syria was pressed to join the chemical weapons convention in 2013 by its close ally Russia after a deadly […]
Citizenship Under The Citizenship Act, 1955
Citizenship Under The Citizenship Act, 1955: Migrants belonging to six non-Muslim minority communities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who came to India on long term visa (LTV) before 2014 are eligible to apply online for citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955 from any part of the country, Home Ministry said. The six communities are Hindus, […]
Market Based Economic Despatch (MBED)
Market Based Economic Despatch (MBED): Ministry of Power has circulated discussion Paper on Market Based Economic Despatch (MBED) on 1st June 2021 to all concerned stakeholders for obtaining their inputs and comments. Power despatch meaning: Since electricity cannot be stored in power lines, the entity operating the power grid must continuously adjust the output of […]
National Council Of Science Museums (NCSM)
National Council Of Science Museums (NCSM): National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) is collaborating with the Science Museum Group, London for an international traveling exhibition ‘Hunt for the Vaccine’. The exhibition will tell the story of the global effort to find new ways to develop vaccines and look at vaccinations more broadly with a historical […]
Performance Grading Index (PGI)
Performance Grading Index (PGI): The Union Education Minister has approved the release of the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 for States and Union Territories. The PGI is a tool to provide insights on the status of school education in States and UTs including key levers that drive their performance and critical areas for improvement. About […]
Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve and Vaigai River
Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve and Vaigai River: The recently declared Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu will provide protection to Megamalai, the Vaigai’s primary catchment, in turn helping water levels to rise in the river. About Vaigai River: It originates in the Western Ghats (Varushanad Hills). It travels through the Pandya Nadu region of Tamil Nadu. […]
Operation Sagar Aaraksha-II.
Operation Sagar Aaraksha-II.: Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in coordination with Sri Lankan authorities, has been tirelessly engaged in fighting a major fire on board the Chemical laden container vessel MV X-Press Pearl anchored off Colombo since 25 May 2021. The coordinated joint operation between India and Sri Lanka undertook to respond to potential environmental danger […]
Hisaab Ki Kitaab
Hisaab Ki Kitaab: Union Minister of Corporate Affairs launched “Hisaab Ki Kitaab”. Hisab Ki Kitaab is a series of 6 short films/modules of Investor Education & Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA). It has been developed by CSC eGov as a part of their training tool. There are 6 short films/ modules of 5 minutes duration each […]
World Energy Investment Report, 2021
World Energy Investment Report, 2021: The International Energy Agency (IEA) published the World Energy Investment Report, 2021. Increased Investment in Energy Sector: Global energy investment is expected to rebound in 2021 and increase 10% year-on-year to around USD 1.9 trillion. Most of this investment will flow towards power and end-use sectors, shifting out of traditional […]
