UTPRERAK (Unnat Takniki Pradarshan Kendra) Context: The Ministry of Power, Government of India has set up a dedicated Centre of Excellence to accelerate industry adoption of clean technologies and thus scale up India’s contribution to the global energy transition. UTPRERAK, short for Unnat Takniki Pradarshan […]
The Open Market Sale Scheme for wheat and rice Context: The recent developments regarding the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) implemented by the Food Corporation of India (FCI). The FCI imposed quantity restrictions and prohibited states from procuring wheat and rice through OMSS auctions. The […]
Spiralling Food Prices: A Call for Inflation Management in Pursuit of Sustainable Growth Context: The rising prices of essential kitchen staples have once again posed a significant challenge for Indian households. From tomatoes, onions, and potatoes to tur dal and rice, the prices of these […]
Indian economy resilient despite global risks: RBI Context : The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated in its biannual Financial Stability Report (FSR) on Wednesday that the Indian economy and domestic financial system remain robust despite the increased uncertainties facing the global economy. What is […]
Cabinet clears NRF Bill to offer strategic direction to research Context : On Wednesday, the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023, was passed by the Union Cabinet. According to a press release from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the legislation aims to create […]
Centre Plans ‘Market’ Scheme to Promote Sustainable Living Context: The Environment Ministry has released a draught notification outlining a proposed “Green Credit Scheme” that would reward a variety of actions, such as afforestation programmes, water conservation, waste management, and the reduction of air pollution, by […]
PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) Context: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the meeting of the 42nd edition of PRAGATI, the ICT-based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre and State governments. Relevance: GS-02 (Government Policies and Interventions) About PRAGATI: The […]
Unraveling the Constitutional Conundrum: An Analysis of the Delhi Services Ordinance Context : The legal battle between the Delhi government and the central government over control of services in the National Capital Territory (NCT) has been an enduring saga, spanning eight years and multiple rounds […]
Biofertilizer Scheme Gets Central Govt.’s Green Light Context: The PM-PRANAM (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) initiative, which was promised in the previous budget, was authorised by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday. What is Cabinet […]
