INDIAN RAILWAYS PRODUCES HIGH HORSE POWER LOCOMOTIVE
Why in news? The First 12000 HP made in India Locomotive, manufactured by Madhepura Electric Loco Factory situated in Bihar, was put into operation by Indian Railways. Significance!…
ELECTRIC VEHICLE ECOSYSTEM’S TAKING SOLID SHAPE IN INDIA
The number of electric cars grew by about 300% in the last decade The absolute number is only around 4,000 electric cars on Indian roads, which is just…
A JOLT TO NATIONAL ENERGY SECURITY
Why in news? The Finance Minister announced the reform of power tariff policy — announced as part of the stimulus package following the pandemic. DISCOM troubles These proposals…
SHEKATKAR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Why in news? The Government has accepted and implemented three important recommendations of Committee of Experts (CoE) under the Chairmanship of Lt General D B Shekatkar (Retd) relating…
GOVT. PLAN TO SELL AIRPORTS MAY FIND FEW TAKERS
Why in news? The government’s move to raise capital by privatizing half a dozen airports through 50-year concessions might find few takers when the aviation industry is facing…
RERA CAN RESTORE TRUST BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER
Why in news? The 3rd anniversary celebrations of RERA, through webinar, was held on 16th May 2020. Views of Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs One of the principal…
GoI & AIIB SIGN AGREEMENT FOR USD 145 MILLION
Why in news? The Government of India, the Government of West Bengal and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) today signed a loan agreement for a US$145 million…
KVIC POTTERS USING INNOVATIVE METHODS
Why in news? KVIC potters in a Rajasthan village are drawing attention with a unique campaign of printing messages like, “Use Mask”, “Stay Home, Stay Safe” etc., on…
SECI, A CPSU, CONDUCTS E-REVERSE AUCTION FOR RE PROJECTS
Why in news? The Indian Renewable Energy (RE) sector has witnessed history today, as the e-Reverse Auction(e-RA) for 400 MW RE (Renewable Energy) Projects with Round the Clock…
ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY GIVES NOD FOR NEW PARLIAMENT PROJECT
Why in news? The Centre’s proposal to construct a new Parliament building next to the existing heritage structure was approved by the Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC)….