India hosts 41st IPHE meeting, focusing on accelerating the hydrogen economy
India hosts 41st IPHE meeting, focusing on accelerating the hydrogen economy IPHE Meeting and RBI Repo Rate Announcement International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE): Established in 2003. An inter-governmental partnership with 23 member countries and the European Commission. Objective: Facilitate transition to clean and efficient energy and mobility systems using […]
The Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) released the ‘Annual Survey of Industries’ (ASI)
The Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) released the ‘Annual Survey of Industries’ (ASI) ASI Report and IFFCO Ranking ASI (Annual Survey of Industries): Key source of industrial statistics in India. Top States by Gross Value Added (GVA): Gujarat Maharashtra Tamil Nadu Karnataka Uttar Pradesh Top States by Employment: Tamil Nadu Gujarat Maharashtra Uttar […]
RBI bars Paytm Payments Bank from accepting deposits in any customer account from next month
RBI bars Paytm Payments Bank from accepting deposits in any customer account from next month RBI Bars Paytm Payments Bank and Blue Economy Initiatives RBI Bars Paytm Payments Bank from Accepting Deposits The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that Paytm Payments Bank will be barred from accepting deposits in any customer account starting […]
First oil was recovered from the Krishna Godavari Basin thirty kilometers off the shore of Kakinada
First oil was recovered from the Krishna Godavari Basin thirty kilometers off the shore of Kakinada Krishna River and ONGC Overview Krishna River: Detailed Overview General Information: Fourth-longest river in India. Origin: Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra, from a spring near Jor village. Mouth: Bay of Bengal, near Hamsaladeevi in Andhra Pradesh. Tributaries: Right Bank Tributaries: Ghataprabha Malaprabha […]
K. Sanjay Murthy: New Comptroller and Auditor General of India
K. Sanjay Murthy: New Comptroller and Auditor General of India K. Sanjay Murthy: New Comptroller and Auditor General of India K. Sanjay Murthy: New Comptroller and Auditor General of India K. Sanjay Murthy was appointed as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on 21 November 2024 by President Droupadi Murmu. He succeeded Girish Chandra […]
Vijaya Kishor Rahatkar Appointed as NCW Chairperson
Vijaya Kishor Rahatkar Appointed as NCW Chairperson Vijaya Kishor Rahatkar Appointed as NCW Chairperson Appointment: BJP leader Vijaya Kishor Rahatkar assumed office as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) on October 22, 2024. She is the 9th Chairperson of NCW. She succeeded Rekha Sharma, whose tenure ended on August 6, 2024. Tenure: […]
New Statue of Lady Justice
New Statue of Lady Justice New Statue of Lady Justice and Chief Justice Appointment Location: Supreme Court, Judges’ Library Features: Eyes no longer covered, symbolizing transparency Holds the Constitution book instead of a sword Dressed in traditional Indian attire (sari) Crown, bindi, and traditional jewelry on the head Creator: Vinod Goswami (Sculptor from Jaipur) Justice […]
The recent violence in Manipur has reignited debate on Centre-State relations and the use of emergency provisions
The recent violence in Manipur has reignited debate on Centre-State relations and the use of emergency provisions Centre-State Relations and Emergency Provisions Emergency Provisions: Articles 355 & 356 Articles 355 & 356 are part of Part XVIII of the Indian Constitution. Article 355: The Centre is tasked with protecting States from internal disturbances and ensuring […]
Simultaneous Elections (One Nation One Election)
Simultaneous Elections (One Nation One Election) One Nation One Election One Nation, One Election: Holding Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections together to reduce frequency and cost. History: Held together in 1951-52, 1957, 1962, and 1967. After 1967, the schedule broke, and elections were not held together. Recent Developments: PM Modi proposed the idea in […]
Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) in its ruling emphasised the importance of seniority and effective consultation in the appointment of High Court judges
Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) in its ruling emphasised the importance of seniority and effective consultation in the appointment of High Court judges Judicial Appointment Process Supreme Court’s Emphasis on Seniority and Effective Consultation in High Court Judge Appointments Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) in its ruling emphasised the importance of seniority and effective consultation […]