Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA), in its World Energy Outlook 2023, report has highlighted that India’s Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), 2017 for commercial buildings sets it apart from other developing economies where “energy efficiency in buildings stands out as Read More …
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SC guidelines on speedy disposal of cases against lawmakers
The Supreme Court (SC) issued guidelines on November 9 to monitor the speedy disposal of criminal cases against Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs). Section 8 of the RP Act, 1951 Guidelines
Order on firecrackers applies to all states: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court clarified on 7th November that its orders to minimise air and noise pollution caused by firecrackers bind States across the country and not just Delhi National Capital Region. Supreme Court order 2018 Colours in a crackers
India sIndia successfully test-fires ‘Pralay’ missile
India on November 7 successfully test-fired its surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) ‘Pralay’ from the Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.
UGC (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023
The University Grants Commission (UGC) on 8th November notified the UGC (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023. Key provisions
Krishi 24/7
Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) in collaboration with Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Wadhwani AI) developed Krishi 24/7, the first-ever AI-powered solution for automated agricultural news monitoring and analysis, with support from Google.org.
Center of Excellence (CoE) named ATMAN
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) established a Center of Excellence (CoE) named ATMAN (Advanced Technologies for Monitoring Air-quality iNdicators).
Jal Diwali: Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has unveiled an initiative “Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign” under its flagship scheme – Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), in partnership with the Ministry’s National Urban Livelihood Read More …
Heeralal Samariya: India’s first Dalit Chief Information Commissioner
Heeralal Samariya on November 6, became India’s first Dalit Chief Information Commissioner. He was administered the oath of office by President Droupadi Murmu.
National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP)
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) launched its groundbreaking National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) and Energy Efficient Fans Programme (EEFP) on November 2, 2023. National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) Energy Efficient Fans Programme (EEFP)
Women soldiers, sailors, air warriors to get same maternity leaves as officers
Defence Minister has approved a proposal for extending the rules for maternity, child care and child adoption leave for women soldiers, sailors and air warriors in the Armed Forces on a par with their officer counterparts. Key points Maternity Benefit Read More …
Dayapar Wind Project
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited has declared the commercial operation of its first project, the 50 MW wind project at Dayapar in Kachch, Gujarat on 4th November, 2023.
Project Kusha: India’s own Iron Dome
The Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) recently cleared the procurement of the Indian Long Range Surface Air Missile (LR-SAM) system under Project Kusha. About Project Kusha
ENCORE: ECI designed in-house software for election management
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has designed in-house software for complete Candidate and election management through ‘ENCORE’.
Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2023
The Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2023, a two-day event steered by the Indian Army in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), concluded on 4th November.