In News Recently, a report titled “Groundwater yearbook 2021-2022” was released on the state of groundwater released by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). Key Findings Twelve Indian states have uranium levels beyond permissible limits in their groundwater. Punjab is the worst-affected state in terms of the percentage of wells found to have uranium concentration […]
In News Recently, the Union Cabinet gave its approval for the creation of three new multi-state cooperative societies. Major Highlights About: The Government will set-up three new cooperative bodies under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002 viz. National multi-state cooperative export society, National multi-state cooperative organic society National multi-state cooperative seed society These societies […]
In Context Recently, the Union government has named its new free foodgrain scheme under the National Food Security Act, 2013, as ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)’. More about the scheme About: The new integrated food security scheme for providing free food grains to Antodaya Anna Yojna (AAY) & Primary Household (PHH) beneficiaries, is […]
In News The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released draft amendments in relation to online gaming. Online gaming sector in India The revenue of the Indian mobile gaming industry is expected to reach $5 billion in 2025. The industry grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38 percent in India […]
In News The Prime Minister recently launched the government’s Aspirational Block Programme (ABP). About The Programme aimed at improving performance of blocks lagging on various development parameters. It was announced in the Union Budget 2022-23. It will initially cover 500 districts across 31 states and Union Territories, with over half of these blocks located in […]
In News Recently, the study titled “Report on municipal finances” was published by the RBI. Report highlights Budgetary allocations & fund transfers: The combined budget of all the municipal corporations in India is much smaller than that of the Central and State governments. The report reveals how municipal bodies are increasingly dependent on fund transfers […]
In News Recently, the Government has started exploring storage options as the share of renewables increases in the grid. Key Points Current Scenario: To operationally sustain a huge monthly addition of an average 1,000 megawatt from non-fossil fuels or renewables to the electricity grid, India needs to urgently work on developing viable energy storage options. […]
In News The recent easing of global prices has boosted fertilizer availability and cut the subsidy bill. More about the news The easing of global fertiliser prices has enabled the following: Improvement of overall availability significantly: No major shortage of any fertilizer has been reported during the ongoing rabi cropping season. Augmented fertiliser availability, coupled […]
In News Recently, Facebook’s parent company Meta has been imposed with two sets of fines totalling €390 million. Key Points Of Ruling in Ireland The Irish privacy regulator concluded that the company’s advertising and data handling practices were in breach of the EU’s overarching privacy law. The Irish DPC is the lead regulatory authority for […]
In News Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) released draft regulations to allow foreign universities to enter India. Key Points About: The draft regulations of the UGC on Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India 2023 pave the way for the entry of foreign universities into the groves of […]
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