Identifying a Forest: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has objected to Chhattisgarh for its transfer of land without following due process from its Forest to the Revenue Department. In March 2022, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister announced in his Budget speech that the state government has transferred over 300 sq km an area larger […]
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Intended Nationally Determined Contribution
Intended Nationally Determined Contribution: India has formally submitted an updated Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target to UNFCCC India’s INDC to be achieved primarily by 2030 A total of 40% of the installed capacity for electricity will be from non-fossil fuel sources was Original target. As per new Target 50% by 2030 with help from […]
F/A 18 Super Hornet Fighter Jets
F/A 18 Super Hornet Fighter Jets: Ahead of Commissioning India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) Vikrant, the US aviation major Boeing has proposed Indian Navy to choose its F/A 18 Super Hornet fighter jet. The F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III is the world’s most advanced, combat proven, multi-role frontline naval fighter that offers unique and […]
Arth Ganga Project
Arth Ganga Project: Director General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga spoke about the Arth Ganga model during World Water Week 2022. ‘Arth Ganga’ implies a sustainable development model with a focus on economic activities related to Ganga. PM Modi first introduced the concept during the first National Ganga Council meeting in Kanpur in […]
Indigenous Indian Light Tank Zorawar
Indigenous Indian Light Tank Zorawar: With the experience of deploying armour at an altitude of 15,000 ft. to outmanoeuvre the movement of Chinese forces during the stand-off in eastern Ladakh, the Indian Army is prioritising the procurement of the indigenous Indian light tank named ‘Zorawar’, for deployment in the mountains. In addition to the light […]
Justice Uday Umesh Lalit : 49th Chief Justice Of India
Justice Uday Umesh Lalit : 49th Chief Justice Of India Justice Uday Umesh Lalit has been sworn-in as Chief Justice of India. President Draupadi Murmu will administer him oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Justice UU Lalit will be in office for 74 days, a tenure shorter than average. Justice […]
Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project (VPHEP)
Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project (VPHEP): An independent panel of the World Bank is considering a plea by residents of Haat village, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand to investigate environmental damage from the under-construction Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project (VPHEP) in the district. The 444-MW VPHEP is being built by the Tehri Hydropower Development Corporation (THDC), a […]
Zero Carbon Emissions By 2070
Zero Carbon Emissions By 2070: Achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2070, a target that Prime Minister Narendra Modi committed to in Glasgow in 2021, could boost India’s economy by 4.7% above the projected baseline growth in GDP terms by 2036, worth a total of $371 billion. This was stated by a report commissioned by […]
Section 9A In The Representation Of The People Act, 1951
Section 9A In The Representation Of The People Act, 1951: Uncertainty looms large over Hemant Soren’s continuation as Jharkhand Chief Minister as he is likely to be disqualified by the Governor as Member of the Legislative Assembly; the Governor has received the Election Commission of India’s opinion on the question. The case against him has […]
CBI Conviction Rate
CBI Conviction Rate: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recorded a conviction rate of 67.56% in 2021, compared to 69.83% in 2020, according to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) annual report. The CBI registered 680 regular cases and 67 preliminary enquiries last year, while it had registered 589 regular cases and 87 preliminary enquiries in […]
