Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022
Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has introduced the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Intervention Dimensions of the Article: About Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill Key features of the bill Carbon credit trading: Obligation to use non-fossil sources of energy: Energy conservation code for buildings: Standards […]
National Overseas Scholarship Scheme
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Why in News? Recently, Indians who have been sent abroad to study through the National Overseas Scholarship Scheme have sent their gratitude towards the Indian Government for the scholarship programme. About National Overseas Scholarship Scheme
About Rooftop Solar Programme
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Intervention Why in News? The Rooftop Solar Programme has been extended till 31.03.2026 and therefore, subsidy under the programme will be available until the target under the Programme is achieved. About the Programme: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is executing the Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme to produce […]
PM SVANidhi
Focus: GS II- Government policies and interventions Why in News? The Government of India has extended the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme beyond March, 2022 with the following provisions: PM Street Vendor’s Atmanitbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) The eligible vendors are identified as per following criteria: PM SVANidhi and SIDBI Credit Guarantee Fund […]
Scheduled Castes Quota Benefits for Dalit Converts
Context: The Supreme Court said it would examine the question whether the court should wait for the report of the Justice K.G. Balakrishnan Commission or go ahead and hear a series of petitions seeking Scheduled Castes quota benefits for Dalit converts to other religions, primarily Christianity. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of […]
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan scheme, Rs 1,538.32 crore has been released to States/ UTs during the last three years About Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) Nodal : Ministry of Panchayati Raj Objectives: Financial implications: The total financial outlay of the scheme is Rs.5911 crore with […]
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
Context: Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) floated a consultation paper seeking comments about the potential introduction of a Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) feature. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Details: What is its purpose? About TRAI: Functions of TRAI: Powers of TRAI: -Source: The Hindu
About Technotex 2023
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? India’s premier show on Technical Textiles – ‘Technotex 2023’ will be held in Mumbai from 22nd to 24th February 2023. About Technotex 2023: About Technical Textiles Significance and Potential Applications of Technical Textiles About National Technical Textiles Mission Objectives:
Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS)
Context: With the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) yet to issue any guidelines after the Supreme Court’s judgment on higher pension last month, the All India EPF Staff Federation has written to the Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC), seeking clarity on details including the formula to calculate pension, and the options available to subscribers who […]
What is DigiYatra and How Will It Work?
Context: The government has introduced paperless entry at select airports to make air travel hassle-free. Under this initiative, airports will use a facial recognition software called ‘DigiYatra’ for entry. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is DigiYatra and how will it work?