Context: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, inaugurated the National Turmeric Board in New Delhi. Shri Palle Ganga Reddy was announced as the first Chairperson of the Board. The Board’s headquarters is established in Nizamabad. Composition of the National Turmeric Board Objectives and Focus Areas Turmeric Production and Export Statistics Strategic Importance of the National Turmeric Board

Zero-Error Forecasting Severe Weather Preparedness Key Initiatives Launched India Meteorological Department It is the national meteorological service of India. 

Context: In an effort to help Indian Railways achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, the Ministry of Railways is considering leveraging wind energy by installing wind turbines along railway tracks, according to sources. Indian Railways Wind Energy Scheme Wind Turbines Wind turbines are a source of renewable energy that converts wind into electricity. Wind turbines are a source of clean energy because they do not burn fuel or pollute the air. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is an Indian public sector enterprise, which provides financial assistance and other services to projects related to renewable sources of energy and energy efficiency/conservation. UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQs)  Prelims Q.With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct? (2015)  Select the correct answer using the code given below:  (a) 1 only   (b) 2 only  (c) Both 1 and 2   (d) Neither 1 nor 2  Ans: (c)

The Dharavi Redevelopment Project is an initiative of large-scale urban renewal, aimed at changing one of the biggest and most densely populated slums in the world. It is located in Mumbai, India. The challenges are overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and poor living conditions in this area. The project promotes inclusive development.

Context: The Union labour ministry is aiming to “standardise and harmonise” the rules made by state governments, except West Bengal, under the four new labour codes, which may pave the way for implementing the labour legislation. Labor Legislation Labor legislation is a set of laws that protect the rights of workers and establish a balance between employees and employers. It also aims to create a healthy and safe working environment, and to provide a legal framework for people to find jobs.  Labour Laws in India

Why in News? PM Narendra Modi will dedicate 3 frontline naval combatants — INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer , to the nation on their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. INS Surat INS Surat is the fourth ship in the Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided-missile destroyers of the Indian Navy, the last of the entire line built under Project 15, which includes the Delhi-class and Kolkata-class destroyers. Initially named after Porbandar, it was later named as Surat. Other warships of this class include INS Visakhapatnam, INS Mormugao, and INS Imphal. INS Nilgiri INS Nilgiri is the lead ship of the Nilgiri-class stealth guided missile frigates being built by Mazagon Shipyard Dock Limited for the Indian Navy. The Nilgiri-class frigates, which are also referred to as the Project-17 Alpha frigates or P-17A, are stealth guided-missile frigates built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers for the Indian Navy. The INS Vagsheer The INS Vagsheer (s-26) is a French Naval Group-designed diesel-electric attack submarine from the Indian Navy, capable of eluding enemy radar, area-surveillance, intelligence gathering, and using precision-guided weapons, 18 torpedoes, and tube-launched anti-ship missiles. UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ) Q.1 Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently? (2016) (a) Amphibious warfare ship(b) Nuclear-powered submarine (c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel(d) Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Ans: (c) Q.2 Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS): (2017) Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Ans: (b)

Context: The govt has reconstituted the executive council of the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) with former principal secretary to the PM Modi, Nripendra Mishra, getting another five-year term as its chairperson.  Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) The Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society previously known as the Nehru Museum and Library Society is a museum and library in New Delhi, India, which aims to preserve and reconstruct the history of the Indian independence movement.  Background The Nehru Memorial Library was established in the year 1964 as an autonomous institution under the Indian Ministry of Culture. It was made the world resource center on India’s first prime minister, which contained Mahatma Gandhi’s writings and private papers of many leaders. Noted among its published works are Selected Works of Jawaharlal Nehru, Man of Destiny by Ruskin Bond, and Nehru Anthology (1980).