What’s in the news? The European Union (EU) and India have agreed to work together in Battery Recycling Technologies for Electric Vehicles (EVs). This initiative takes place under the India-EU Trade & Technology Council (TTC). About the Trade and Technology …
About IMD India Meteorological Department was established in 1875. It is the National Meteorological Service of the country and the principal government agency in all matters relating to meteorology and allied subjects. Objectives To take meteorological observations and to provide …
About KABIL Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) is a Joint Venture company of three Indian public sector undertakings – National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) and Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), under the aegis of Ministry …
About Sangeet Natak Akademi Sangeet Natak Akademi is the apex body in the field of performing arts in India. It is an autonomous body of the Ministry of Culture. The Akademi was set up in 1953 for the preservation and …
About Last year, the Union Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission to promote green hydrogen in a bid to cut emissions and become a major exporter in the field. The overarching objective of the Mission is to make India …
What’s in the news? NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power company, is gearing up to launch the latest edition of Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM), its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. The program aligns with the Government of India’s Beti Bachao, …
What are Urban vegetated canopies? Vegetated canopies are tensioned sail-like structures that are anchored to the facades (front exterior face or elevation of a building) of buildings. They mimic natural canopies found in forests. It aims at incorporating greenery, such …
Context: Imprisonment of Delhi’s Chief Minister raised curious questions about the special facilities made available to him in the Tihar prison complex. These “special facilities” such as access to medication for diabetes, a pen, paper, a television, medical staff, books, …
About The Suvidha portal is a technological solution developed by ECI to ensure a level playing-field upholding the democratic principles of free, fair and transparent elections. Accessible through the Suvidha Portal (https://suvidha.eci.gov.in ), political parties and candidates can seamlessly submit …
About G-Secs A Government Security (G-Sec) is a tradable instrument issued by the Central Government or the State Governments. It acknowledges the Government’s debt obligation. Such securities are short term (usually called treasury bills, with original maturities of less than …