Sustainable building materials Context: With over 3,00,000 housing units being constructed annually, India is experiencing a remarkable surge in construction activity which is also bringing substantial environmental concerns. The construction sector accounts for more than 33% of India’s electricity usage which also contributes to environmental […]
WTO’s Investment Facilitation Negotiations Context: Recently, the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization took place in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It marked a significant milestone with the non-adoption of the agreement on investment facilitation for development (IFD). The aim of this agreement […]
Employment scenario in India grim, says ILO report Context: The India Employment Report 2024,’ stated that the share of unemployed youth in India with secondary or higher education nearly doubled from 35.2% in 2000 to 65.7% in 2022, indicating a significant challenge for educated individuals […]
Scheme Guidelines for Pilot Projects on Use of Green Hydrogen in Transport Sector Context: The Government of India has come out with guidelines for undertaking pilot projects for using Green Hydrogen in the transport sector. Relevance: GS-02 GS-03(Government policies and intervention, Conservation) Background: With the […]
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) Context: The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA), Chennai started a national campaign to achieve 100% farm registration in the country from Nagapattinam. Relevance: GS-03 (Food security) Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) : The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) was established under the Coastal Aquaculture […]
Black Carbon Context: India has promised to reach net-zero emissions by 2070 and accordingly the nation is focusing on using more renewable energy sources. But while long-term plans are crucial for reducing carbon dioxide, it’s also important to take action now to address immediate concerns. […]
AHIDF Scheme Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying launched the revamped AHIDF Scheme. Relevance: GS-02 (Government schemes and policies) Background: Initially it was introduced in June 2020 as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan Initiative. The Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development […]
Smart Gram Panchayat: Revolution towards Digitization of Gram Panchayat Context: Union Minister recently launched a pilot project ‘Smart Gram Panchayat: Revolution towards Digitization of Gram Panchayat’ to extend PM-WANI Service in Gram Panchayats of Bihar’s Begusarai District. Relevance: GS02 (Government Schemes and Policies) Facts for […]
Defence Ministry inks contract with BEL Context: Recently, the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad. Relevance: GS-03 (Defence) Key highlights The objective of the contract is to procure 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems along with associated equipment/accessories for […]
Water levels less than 25% in many major dams in the south Context: Lack of rainfall and poor water management have together contributed to reduced water levels at major reservoirs of different states. The states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana shows […]