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“Empowering Tribals, Transforming India” dashboard launched
NITI Ayog has launched the online performance dashboard named as ‘Empowering Tribals, Transforming India’, developed by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The launch was made by the NITI Ayog CEO during the review meeting with the ministry. Details of the Dashboards This is an interactive and dynamic online platform that showcases updated and real-time data ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Empowering Tribals • Ministry of Power • Ministry of Tribal Affairs • Niti Ayog • SDGs • Sustainable Development Goals • Transforming India
PFC Signs MoA with IIT-Kanpur for Training and Research in Smart Grid Technology
Power Finance Corporation (PFC), a PSU under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, has signed an MoA with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, for training, research and entrepreneurship development in smart grid technology. Under this arrangement, PFC is going to prove around Rs 2.39 crores to the IIT Kanpur under its Corporate ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: IIT Kanpur • Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur • Ministry of Power • PFC • Power Finance Corporation • Smart grid
Maharashtra to Use Drones to Inspect Power Lines
For the first time in India, Maharashtra State Electricity Transport Company (MSETCL) has started taking the help of drones in order to inspect power transmission lines in the state. It has been disclosed by the state power ministry. It has been approved by the Union Home Ministry and the Director-General of Civil Aviation after the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Category: States Current Affairs
Topics: Drones • Ministry of Power • MSETCL • Power Transmission Lines • Unmanned aerial vehicles
Shipping Ministry issues “Aids to Navigation Bill 2020”
On July 10, 2020, the Ministry of Shipping issued “Aids to Navigation Bill 2020” draft for public consultation. The bill aims to replace 90 years old Light House Act, 1927. Highlights The bill has been introduced to augment people participation and transparency in governance. The bill will bring in best global practices, international obligations in ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Aids to navigation • Aids to Navigation Bill 2020 • light house • lighthouse tourism • marine navigation • maritime security • Ministry of Power • Ship • Shipping
TPPA of USD 2.4 Billion Signed by Pakistan with China for Hydro Power Project in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir
On 25th June 2020, a Tripartite Power Purchase Agreement (TPPA) was signed for the construction of the 1124 MW Kohala Hydro Power Project. The agreement was signed in between the Government of Pakistan, Chinese Company- China Three Gorges Corporation (State-owned company of Chinese Government), and Government of Azad Kashmir (Part of Pakistan occupied Kashmir). Kohala ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: China • China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) • China Three Gorges Corporation • International Monetary Fund • Jhelum • Kohala Hydro Electric Project • Ministry of Power • Pakistan • Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
PGCIL to set up central transmission utility
The power ministry has directed the state-owned Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) to set up a central transmission utility (CTU) with separate accounting and board structure. This CTU would be fully owned subsidiary of PGCIL responsible for carrying out statutory functions identified for CTU under the Electricity Act. PGCIL is in charge of ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Topics: Electricity • Ministry of Power • Public Sector Undertaking