India’s green hydrogen move may worsen pollution if steps are not in place, says study Subject: Schemes What is Green Hydrogen? Hydrogen is a key industrial fuel that has a variety of applications including the production of ammonia (a key fertilizer), steel, refineries and electricity. However, all of the hydrogen manufactured now is […]
India to produce its own “reference fuels” Subject: Schemes Context: India has marked a significant milestone in its quest for self-reliance with the commencement of ‘reference’ petrol and diesel production. This specialized fuel, crucial for automobile calibration and testing, has been indigenously developed by the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), reducing the nation’s dependence […]
Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why Subject: Schemes Context: Instead of improving the quality of all the indigenous breeds, as envisioned under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission scheme, it has ended up promoting only one indigenous variety, the Gir cow, across the country. Rashtriya […]
As part of ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains Subject: Schemes Context: The Indian Railways will operate special trains to transport volunteers carrying mitti (soil) from State capitals and other major stations across the country to reach New Delhi on October 29. About Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign: Under this campaign soil collected from different parts of the country in August will be used to develop a garden along the Kartavya Path […]
A draft menstrual hygiene policy is finally out Subject: Schemes Section: Vulnerable Quick facts According to the UN globally 1.2 billion women lack access to basic sanitation and hygiene. About 71% of girls in India are unaware about menstruation before their first period. Out of 10.8 lakh government schools, 15,000 have no toilets […]
Supreme Court order hiring of district officer for POSH implementation Subject: Schemes Section: Vulnerable Context: SC had ordered hiring of dist officers for effective implementation of POSH Act More about the news: The Supreme Court has addressed issues and inconsistencies in the implementation of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act by various […]
Cyber frauds CBI searches 76 places, seizes gadgets Subject: Schemes Section: IT Context: The CBI conducted searches at 76 locations across the country under Operation Chakra-2 More about the news: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India launched Operation Chakra-2, conducting searches at 76 locations across the country. This operation was in […]
Committee on the Status of Women in India (CSWI) Subject: Schemes What is Committee on the Status of Women in India (CSWI): The Committee on the Status of Women in India (CSWI) was appointed by the Ministry of Education and Social Welfare, Government of India, in 1971. Its primary purpose was to study […]
ICMR to conduct study to develop solutions to remedy childhood undernutrition Subject :Schemes Section: Health Context: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is constituting a team to start a multi centre research study to assess the effects of providing appropriate take home foods in combination with behavior change intervention to ensure good […]
Kerala set to send 46 lakh women back to school Subject : Schemes Context: Kerala set to send 46 lakh women back to school under Kerala’s flagship poverty alleviation mission, Kudumbashree More about the news: Kerala’s Kudumbashree mission is launching a “back to school” program for its 46 lakh enrolled women over the […]