Bee Current Affairs, GK & News
World Bee Day
World Bee Day is observed annually by the United Nations on 20th May. This day is observed to create awareness about the importance of bees for this planet and nature. Also, World Bee Day is observed on 20th May to commemorate Anton Janša. Q1. Who was Anton Janša? Anton Janša, born in Slovenia is said ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Agriculture • Apiculture • Bee • United Nations
BEE initiatives lead to Rs 89,122 crores
On May 6, 2020, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy released report on “Impact of Energy Efficiency Measures, 2018-19”. According to the report, energy initiatives of BEE have helped to save Rs 89,122 crores. Key Highlights The report assessed annual savings of energy and carbon dioxide emissions. According to the report, the energy efficiency ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • Bee • CO2 emissions • CoP21 • Energy • Energy security • Sustainable Development Goals • UJALA Scheme • United Nations
Star Rating Programme for Light Commercial Air Conditioners and Deep Freezers launched
On March 2, 2020, in its 19th foundation day, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) operating under Ministry of Power launched star rating programme for Light Commercial Air Conditioners (LCAC) and Deep Freezers. Highlights The Star Rating Programme was formulated by Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. Around 24 appliances have ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Air Conditioners • Bee • Carbon emissions • Energy conservation • Energy Conservation Act 2001 • Energy Efficiency Program • Star Rating
State Energy Efficiency Index released by GoI
On January 10, 2020, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) launched the State Energy Efficiency Index, 2019 in association with Alliance for Energy Efficient Economy. The report was prepared considering the basic energy requirements such as coal, electricity, gas and oil. The report tracks the progress of Energy Efficiency initiatives in 36 states and Union Territories. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Bee • competitive federalism • DISCOMs • Energy data • Energy efficiency • Energy Sector • Energy security
BEE sets new standards for ACs: Default temperature set to 24 Degree Celsius
The Government of India has released new performance energy standards for the performance of air conditioners after consulting Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). The BEE operating under Ministry of Power develop strategies and policies with primary objective of reduction in energy usage. According to BEE, the total air conditioner capacity of India is 80 million ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Topics: Air Conditioners • Bee • Energy conservation • Protocol for Star Rating • Star Rating • Union Ministry of Power