Approach Introduction: NIP is a first-of-its-kind initiative to provide world-class infrastructure across the country and improve the quality of life for all citizens. It will improve project preparation, attract investments (both domestic & foreign) into infrastructure (social and physical), and will be crucial for attaining the target of becoming a $5 trillion economy by […]
Gucchi Mushroom Subject: Economy / GI tag Context: GI tag has been sought for India’s costliest mushroom ‘Gucchi mushroom’. Concept: It grows in J&K’s Doda district. On the back of saffron from state receiving GI tag, now the demand is for Gucchi to be given GI tag. Locally called Gucchi, or Morel, the […]
Blue and green hydrogen Subject: Economy Context: Oil-Rich Abu Dhabi Targets Hydrogen as Future Export Fuel. Concept: Abu Dhabi is planning to use two of its sovereign wealth funds to turn the petroleum-rich emirate into an exporter of blue and green hydrogen. Munich-based Siemens Energy is already building a hydrogen demonstration plant at […]
Net metering Subject: Economy Context: To popularise solar energy Bengal govt has allowed net metering for individual household staring from 1 KW onwards. Concept: Earlier institutional, commercial, industrial and cooperative housing were only allowed the benefit of net metering and that too for 5 KW capacity onward. Allowing households will remove any restrictions […]
Startup India Seed Fund Subject: Economy Context: The government will launch a Rs 1,000-crore seed fund for start-ups, called Start-up India Seed Fund. It was announced at the “Prarambh: Start-up India International Summit”. Concept: A one thousand crore rupees seed money for start ups under the Startup India Seed Fund. It will help […]