Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act, 1957 [CBA Act]
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the policy for use of land acquired under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act, 1957 [CBA Act]. The policy provides for utilisation of such land for the purpose of development and setting up of […]
Current Affairs 15 April 2022
CONTENTS Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Red star over Solomon Islands Long Period Average Understanding the sovereign debt crisis in Sri Lanka Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Context: The President Shri Ram Nath Kovind led the nation in paying homage to Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 132th birth anniversary. Relevance: GS II- History Dimensions of […]
PIB Summaries 15 April 2022
CONTENTS Mahavir Jayanti Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act, 1957 [CBA Act] Mahavir Jayanti Focus: GS I- History Why in News? The Prime Minister has greeted people on Mahavir Jayanti, recalling the noble teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir, especially the emphasis on peace, compassion and brotherhood. About Mahavir Jayanti Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara […]
Static Quiz 15 April 2022 (Indian Economy)
Looming Power Crisis in India
Context Temperatures have shot up across many parts of the country with the early onset of summer, leading to a rise in the demand for power. Instances of power outages have been reported in several states. Relevance GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Dimensions of the Article Why is there a concern around […]
India Solar Power Energy Targets
Context India is likely to miss its 2022 target of installing 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity a/c to a report. This is because of rooftop solar lagging behind, the authors say. Relevance GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Dimensions of the Article India’s Solar Policy Solar energy: India among the peers […]
India’s Solar Power Energy Targets
Context: A report, jointly prepared by two energy-research firms — JMK Research and Analytics and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis — says India will likely miss its 2022 target of installing 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity. This is because of rooftop solar lagging behind. Relevance: GS III- Environment Dimensions of the Article: […]
India To Grow At 8% by World Bank
Context: India is projected to grow at 8% over the current fiscal year (April 1- March 31), and 7.1% over the next (2023-24) fiscal year, the World Bank said in its bi-annual South Asia Economic Focus Reshaping Norms: A New Way Forward. Relevance: GS III- Growth and Development Dimensions of the Article Highlights of the Report: […]
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan
Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Ministe has approved continuation of revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) for implementation during the period from 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2026 to develop governance capabilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: […]
What is Colour Blindness
Context: The Supreme Court has directed the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) not to exclude candidates suffering from colour blindness from its courses on film making and editing and asked it to make changes to its curriculum instead. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is colour blindness? What causes colour blindness? What […]