Coal Shortage Choking Thermal Power Plants Subject – Geography Context – India’s thermal power plants are facing a severe coal shortage, with coal stocks having come down to an average of four days of fuel across an increasing number of thermal stations. Concept – The average level of coal stocks at an increasing […]
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Series Rajkumar Shukla Raj Kumar Shukla was the farmer behind the ChamparanKisan Movement, one that symbolizes the Indian Freedom Struggle and the role of Gandhiji. Raj Kumar was the person who convinced Gandhiji to visit Champaran. It was due to his efforts that farmers were freed from the forced […]
Daily Prelims Notes 5 October 2021 Table Of Contents Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav RBI supersedes boards of two debt-laden Srei companies Right to Protest Competition Commission Of India Swing Pricing Tarballs on India’s west coast Whale shark Stock Limits on Pulses Drought in East Africa Biofuels Edayur chilli Kuttiattoor mango receive GI tag […]
Gati Shakti Vision Subject – Economy Context – Need to double infra spending: Seth Concept – Gati Shakti will be a National Infrastructure Master Plan for our country which will lay the foundation of holistic Infrastructure. This scheme of more than 100 lakh crores rupees will result in new employment opportunities for lakhs of youth. […]
Drone based Vaccine Delivery Subject – Science and Tech Context – Drone based vaccine delivery model launched Concept – Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the ICMR’s drone response and outreach in the north-east (i-Drone). The delivery model is aimed at ensuring that life-saving vaccines reach everyone. This is for the first time that […]
Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) Act Subject – Governance Context – Court seeks model builder buyer pact Concept – To know about RERA Act, please click here.
Pey Jal Survekshan Subject – Governance Context – ‘Survey on water supply in 500 cities’ Concept – A survey on household water supply and the condition of waterbodies in 500 cities will be carried out in 2022, officials of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said. As a part of […]
Electoral Bonds Subject – Polity Context – SC may not hear poll bond case on Friday Concept – To know about Electoral Bonds, please click here.
‘Race to Zero’ global Campaign Subject – Environment Context – On September 23, Maharashtra’s Environment Minister, Aaditya Thackeray, announced that 43 cities across the State will join the UN-backed ‘Race to Zero’ global campaign. Concept – Race To Zero is a global campaign to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions, investors […]
Smog Towers Subject – Environment Context – Two new smog towers have been recently inaugurated in Delhi. Bengaluru and Chandigarh also installed smog towers this year. Concept – To know about Smog Tower and its working, please click here.