Power ministry: New Rules notified to ensure Sustainability

The ministry of power announced new rules to ensure sustainability in the economic viability of the power sector. Key Points New rules will also ease the financial stress of various stakeholders. It will also ensure timely recovery of costs incurred in the electricity generation. It will promote clean energy for ensuring the suitability and meet ..

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Topics: 100% renewable energy • Clean Energy • Electricity Act 2003 • Renewable energy capacity • Union power ministry

COP26: Bangladesh to share ‘Climate prosperity plan’

Bangladesh has planned to present its “climate prosperity plan” at the upcoming United Nations climate talks in Glasgow. Key Points Climate prosperity plan will be presented with the aim of mitigating the effects of global warming on economic development. This plan will also visualise boosting the renewable energy. It will make agriculture more resistant to ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International Current Affairs

Topics: Bangladesh's climate prosperity plan • Climate prosperity plan • COP26 • Impact of climate change on economy • UN Climate Change Conference

Saudi Green Initiative Forum

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has opened the “Saudi Green Initiative forum” on October 23, 2021. Key Facts The forum was launched in Riyadh, along with the announcement of Saudi Arabia’s new “green” objectives. The forum will discuss the environmental efforts made by Saudi Arabia with guests including international personalities and high-profile government leaders. In ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: Climate Action • Climate change • Middle East Green Initiative Summit • Plastic Waste • Saudi Arabia • Saudi Green Initiative Forum

October 23: Karnataka celebrates Kittur Rani Chennamma Jayanthi

Indian state of Karnataka is celebrating “Kittur Rani Chennamma Jayanthi” on October 23, 2021. Highlights On the occasion, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj S Bommai garlanded the statue of Queen in Hubbali in Dharwad district. A sum of 50 crore rupees will be sanctioned in the year 2021 for the Kittur Development Authority. Kittur Chennamma Kittur ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

India hands over Jaynagar-Kurtha rail link to Nepal

India has handed over 34.9 km long cross-border rail link to Nepal government, that connects Jayanagar in Bihar to Kurtha in Nepal. Key Points The ceremony took place on October 22, 2021 in the presence of Indian ambassador to Nepal Vinay M. Kwatra and Nepal minister for physical Infrastructure & transport Renu Kumari Yadav. About ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International Current Affairs

Topics: India-Nepal Economic Cooperation • India-Nepal relations • Jainagar • Janakpur • Jaynagar - Bijalpura- Bardidas rail link • Jaynagar-Kurtha rail link