Delhi approves Medical Oxygen Production Promotion Policy

Delhi Cabinet has approved its policy to promote medical oxygen production and provide incentives to private sector to invest in production plants, tankers and storage facilities for medical oxygen. Highlights Medical Oxygen Production Policy provides several incentives to private sector ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

IPS officer Rakesh Asthana appointed Delhi Police Commissioner

On 27th July, 2021 IPS officer Rakesh Asthana has been appointed as the Commissioner of Delhi Police. Highlights Rakesh Asthana was due to retire on as Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) on 31st The Appointments Committee of ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Delhi govt-Google to provide Real-Time Bus Tracking Service

Delhi government has partnered with tech giant Google to launch a system to enable commuters to access real-time information about buses. Key Points Google will be providing real time information including arrival time, departure time and their routes. Deal was ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Delhi’s NO2 pollution rose by 125 % in 1 year

According to a study by non-government organisation (NGO), Greenpeace, Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) has been increased by 125 per cent in Delhi during the period of last one year. Key findings of report Study analysed NO2 concentrations in India’s eight most ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Delhi: Crime against women rose by 63.3%, so far in 2021

Data shared by Delhi Police shows that, Crime against women in Capital has increased by 63.3% in first six months of 2021 against the crime rate in 2020. Key Findings As per data, rape cases have increase from 580 in ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Delhi govt’s Policy for street children

Delhi government has formulated a policy for welfare of street children in light of covid-19 pandemic situation. Highlights Policy underlines the role of various stakeholders in promoting Covid- appropriate behaviour and generating awareness about the infection. It was prepared by ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Delhi’s Excise Policy 2021-22

Delhi’s Excise Policy 2021-22 was launched for public on July 5. Delhi government has made new norms for bars in hotels, clubs and restaurants under the policy. Why excise policy reformed? As per policy document, Delhi is the 28th most ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Delhi Metro launches India’s first UPI-based Cashless Parking

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) launched India’s first FASTag or Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based parking facility on July 6, 2021. Key Facts This facility was launched to reduce time for entry and payment. Under the Multi-Model Integration (MMI) initiative, dedicated ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Delhi announces monetary support for Covid-19 affected families

Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, launched a scheme to provide monetary support to covid-19 affected families on July 6, 2021. Key Points Chief Minister also launched an online portal which will help in providing financial assistance to families. He ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Delhi’s cloud-based Health Project

Delhi government has informed that a cloud-based Health Care Information Management System (HISM) is likely to be rolled out by March 2022. This announcement was made by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal while reviewing the progress of health project in Delhi. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021