Context Recently the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) reimposed its mandate requiring solar projects to source (photovoltaic [PV]) modules exclusively from a government-approved list of domestic manufacturers starting April 1. About The ALMM (Approved List of Model Manufacturers) Read More …
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India needs to create 8 million jobs every year
Context In the Economic Survey, the Chief Economic Advisor estimated that India needed to create close to 8 million new jobs each year for the coming decade. About India has been one of the brightest spots in terms of GDP growth rate. Read More …
Importance Of Technology In Indian Agriculture
Context Recently the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare organized a conference on the pivotal role of space technology in the growth and development of India’s agricultural sector. About Krishi-DSS is a primary-of-its-type geospatial platform designed for Indian agriculture. It Read More …
New Amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019
Context The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) has recently amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules 2019, following the announcements made in the Union Budget 2024-25. This amendment is part of the Indian government’s ongoing effort to enhance the Read More …
Problems Associated with Regional Rural Banks in India
Context Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were established in India to provide financial services to rural and semi-urban areas, aiming to enhance the economic development of these regions. However, in recent years, RRBs have been losing ground to private banks, primarily Read More …
India AI Mission and Graphics Processing Units (GPUs)
Context India has finalised a tender document to procure 1,000 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) as part of its ambitious IndiaAI Mission and offer computing capacity to Indian start-ups, researchers, public sector agencies and other entities approved by the government. About Read More …
ISRO successfully launches EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite
Context On August 16, 2024, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-08) aboard the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This mission marks a significant milestone in Read More …
India’s commitment to becoming a global leader in Semiconductor Production
Context The Prime Minister on 78th Independence day, outlined commitment towards becoming a global leader in semiconductor production and achieving the target of Viksit Bharat by 2047. About There was a time when India used to import mobile phones but Read More …
Control of Traffic-Induced Air Pollution
Context Traffic is a major contributor to air pollution, particularly in urban areas where vehicle density is high. The emissions from vehicles, including particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), significantly degrade air quality and pose Read More …
Global Employment Trends For YOUTH 2024
Context The International Labour Organization (ILO) has recently released its report titled “Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024 (GET for Youth). About This report represents the 20th anniversary publication of the ILO’s GET for Youth. This GET for Youth looks Read More …