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One District One Product (ODOP)

In News The Ministry of Commerce and Industry unveiled a digital version of ODOP gift catalogue. About ODOP initiative: It was launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, to help districts reach their full potential, foster economic and socio-cultural growth, and create employment opportunities, especially in rural areas.  The scheme aims to turn every […]

Solar photovoltaics (PV) in India

In News India has added significant photovoltaics capacity over the past decade, achieving over 50 GW by 2022. About Solar photovoltaics (PV) has driven India’s push towards the adoption of cleaner energy generation technologies.  India’s Journey:  From less than 10 MW in 2010, India has achieved PV capacity over 50 GW by 2022. By 2030, […]

India’s Tourism Market

In Context Recently, The report’ titled ‘Outbound Travel and Tourism – An Opportunity Untapped‘ was released by Nangia Andersen LLP in association with FICCI. More about the report & its highlights About: The report highlights the up-and-coming Indian travel market and  It outlines a framework for creating a more value for money experience for Indian […]

Palestine – Israel Ceasefire

In News Recently, a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants took effect in a bid to end nearly three days of violence that killed dozens of Palestinians and disrupted the lives of hundreds of thousands of Israelis in Gaza. Recent conflict The flare-up was the worst fighting between Israel and Gaza militant groups since Israel […]

Recalling the ‘Quit India Movement’

In News On this day 80 years ago on August 8, 1942 the people of India launched the decisive final phase of the struggle for independence. Quit India movement Also known as the India August Movement or August Kranti.  It was officially launched by the Indian National Congress (INC) led by Mahatma Gandhi on 9 […]

Purslane Weed

In Context A common weed  named Portulaca oleracea, also commonly known as purslane, offers important clues about creating drought-tolerant crops in a world beset by climate change. About Purslane has the evolutionary adaptations that help it to be both highly productive and drought tolerant, an unlikely combination for a plant. Plants have independently evolved various […]

Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill

In Context Recently, the Lok Sabha passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022.  The Bill seeks to amend the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.    More about the news The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 promotes energy efficiency and conservation.   It provides for the regulation of energy consumption by equipment, appliances, buildings, and industries. Key provisions of […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 All states had Covid fight role, federal structure is a model for world: PM Modi   (Polity and Governance) What are key takeaways from  NITI Aayog’s Governing Council meeting?  GS 3 3&9   Satellites ‘no longer usable as ISRO’s first SSLV […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 PM Modi lauds States for cooperative federalism in COVID-19 fight (Polity and Governance) What are the outcomes and focused areas of 7th meeting of the NITI Aayog Governing Council? GS 3  1 Satellites launched by SSLV  in ‘wrong orbit, not usable’ […]

US-China Tensions over Taiwan

In News : Recently United States House Speaker and senior Democratic Party politician Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan.  More In News  The United Nations does not recognise Taiwan as a separate country; in fact, only 13 countries around the world — mainly in South America, the Caribbean, Oceania, and the Vatican — do. The US has […]