As per the latest notification, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will issue Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) worth ₹ 16000 crores in two tranches in the current financial year. SGrBs were initially announced in Union Budget 2022-23. in November 2022, Sovereign Green Bond Framework was issued by the Ministry of Finance. What are Sovereign Green […]
Recently, the first All India Annual States’ Minister two days Conference on ” Water Vision@2047″ was held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. At this conference, Prime Minister highlights the significance of Conference of Water Ministers for bringing synergy between different government programmes and the importance of circular economy in the field of water conservation. About Water […]
International Labour Organisation (ILO) has recently published Working Time and Work-Life Balance Around the World Report. The report provides a comprehensive review of both main aspects of working time – working hours and working time arrangements (also called work schedule) and their effects on the work-life balance. Key highlights of Working Time and Work-Life Balance […]
The Ministry of Textile has issued Guidelines for Textiles Degree Programme in UG and PG courses and internship support under National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM). Two guidelines have been issued What are Technical Textiles? National Technical Textile Mission NTTM is a mission started by Government of India for holistic development of entire technical textile sector […]
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) is preparing a Draft New Industrial Policy 2022. For this, DPIIT has circulated a draft titled “Statement on Industrial Policy 2022 – Make in India for the World” to all ministries for their views. What is the […]
Scientists from Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous instutite under Department of Science and Technology (DST), have introducted a new electrolyte Sodium tetrafluoroborate NaBF4. What is Sodium tetrafluoroborate NaBF4? NaBF4 is a colourless inorganic compound. It is soluble in water and forms colourless water-soluble crystal. What is the significance of New Electrolyte […]
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently introduced a draft bill titled “National Medical Commission (Amendment) Bill 2022. It seeks to amend National Medical Commission Act, 2019. Key amendment proposed in draft National Medical Commission (Amd) Bill 2022 Fifth Autonomous Board Limiting Jurisdictions Appeal Provision National Medical Commission
Food and Agricultural Organisation has released a report “Urban Forestry and Urban Greening in Drylands”. The report focuses on improving the resilience, health, and well-being of urban communities. This report also acts as a background document for Green Urban Oases Programme. What is the objective of Urban Forestry and Urban Greening in Drylands report? What […]
The Union Cabinet headed by PM, has recently approved National Green Hydrogen Mission with total outlay of ₹ 19,744 crore. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MoNRE) will be responsible for overall coordination and implementation of the mission. What is National Green Hydrogen Mission? It aims to make India a global hub for production, […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently launched the Mid-term Strategy Framework – Utkarsh 2.0 for the period 2023-25. It will guide the bank’s progress towards achieving delineated targets by navigating through turbulent tides created by the Covid pandemic and geopolitical hostilities. What is Utkarsh 2.0? What are the objectives of Utkarsh 2.0? Also […]