India Energy Dashboards (Version 2.0) by NITI Aayog

The Niti Aayog recently launched the India Energy Dashboards Version 2.0. It will provide single window access to the data related to utilisation, pricing, production, distribution of energy in the country. It will provide data from Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and from Coal Controller’s Organisation. The India Energy Dashboard Version ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Central Electricity Authority (CEA) • Energy data • India Energy Dashboard • NITI Aayog • Saubhagya scheme • UJALA Scheme

Sushil Chandra: Next Chief Election Commissioner

Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra recently took over as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India. About Sushil Chandra Sushil Chandra was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner by the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind. He was appointed as the Election Commissioner along with Ashok Lavasa and Arora in 2019. He will oversee the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs • Persons in News Current Affairs

Topics: article 324 • Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) • Chief Election Commissioner • Election Commission • Election Commissioner of India • Operation Clean Money • Presdient Ram Nath Kovind • Sushil Chandra

Current Affairs 2021: Today’s News Headlines: April 13, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 13, 2021: India President appoints Sushil Chandra as the Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India VP releases commemorative postage stamp in memory of former Chief of Brahma Kumaris Rajyogini Dadi Janki 1 crore plants along national highways geotagged across the country: Environment ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021

Category: Today's News Headlines

Topics: Current Affairs Headlines • Current Affairs: News Headlines • Headlines • Latest News Headlines • News Headlines • Top Headlines

India: Expert panel recommends approval to Sputnik V vaccine

An Expert panel of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) recently approved the Emergency Use of COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik-V. However, the Drugs Controller General of India (DGCI) is to take a final call on the recommendation. When approved, Sputnik will be the third COVID-19 vaccine to be available in India. Sputnik V Vaccine The ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Topics: COVAXIN • Covishield • Drugs Controller General of India • Emergency Use Authorisation • Russian Direct Investment Fund • SPUTNIK V

Draft Electricity (Rights of Consumers) (Amendment) Rules, 2021

The Ministry of Power recently issued a Draft Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2021. These new rules allow net metering of roof top solar systems. About the new Rules The net metering of roof top has been allowed up to 500 KW in the new rules. The following definitions were added: Gross Metering means a ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: Electricity • electricity (right of consumers) rules • Electricity Distribution Sector Reforms • Grievance Redressal Mechanism • Rooftop Solar Energy Systems • Solar Energy