Context: The government has nominated State Bank of India Chairman CS Setty and Uday Kotak, founder and director, Kotak Mahindra Bank, as governing council members of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Trustee Ltd (NIIFTL). National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Trustee Ltd (NIIFTL) The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited, is an Indian public sector entity, manages infrastructure investment on behalf of domestic and foreign investors to fund India’s development across key sectors. What is Public Sector & Private Sector? The public sector is the part of the economy that is owned and managed by the government, while the private sector is the part of the economy that is ow
National Statistics Office (NSO)
Context: According to projections from the National Statistics Office (NSO), India’s real GDP is likely to grow by between 6.4 and 8.2 percent during the financial year 2024-25. The National Statistical Office (NSO) The National Statistical Office (NSO) is the nodal agency for statistical activities in India. The NSO was formed by merging the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) and the Central Statistical Office (CSO). The NSSO was established in 1950 to conduct large-scale sample surveys across India. It is responsible for many functions, including: Comparing GVA and GDP
India’s Ethanol Program
What is Ethanol? Role of Ethanol in India Some of the challenges therein include: The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme Road Map for Ethanol Pr
Beta-blockers can Lead to Hypokalaemia!
Context: Beta-blockers, drugs prescribed commonly to people suffering from irregular heartbeat and hypertension among other ailments, can lead to dangerously low potassium levels or hypokalaemia, the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has warned. Beta-blockers Beta blockers, also known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents, are a class of drugs that slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure.
8. Thorium Based Fuel
Context: Nuclear power has been in the news with NTPC announcing a partnership with the USbased Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) to develop thorium based fuel for use in nuclear reactors. Thorium Thorium is slightly radioactive metal that can be used to create nuclear fuel. It is available more than uranium and can be used in most reactor types. Thorium fuel has some advantages over uranium, including: Thorium as Fuel Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) is a US-headquartered company that develops nuclear fuel to address climate and human development challenges.
AI Governance in India
Context: The Union government panel, group, or home for the set AI framework has suggested forming an inter-ministerial committee of the government which will emphasize putting AI legislation into practice and governing the emerging environment of AI. Key recommendations Core Principles of AI Governance: IndiaAI Mission
IndiaAI Mission
Objective: Financial Support: Present Focus: Components of the IndiaAI Mission Key Highlights of India’s Artificial Intelligence Market: Challenges Anticipated for IndiaAI Mission:
Impeachment Of Judges
Context: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition against the impeachment motion submitted in the Upper House of Parliament over the communal speech delivered. Impeachment of High Court Judge Appointment of Judges Previous Year Questions Mains Q) Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgment on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India. (2017) Prelims Q) Consider the following statements:(2019) (1) The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review (2) Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of the judiciary Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
University Grants Commission’s Change in Higher Education in India
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has made several changes to higher education in India, including: Pros and Cons National Education Policy 2020
Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022
Context: High Court of Karnataka has struck down the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022, which were framed for promoting generation, purchase, and consumption of green energy. Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022 The Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022 were notified by the Ministry of Power (MoP) on June 6, 2022. The rules aim to promote the use of green energy, including energy from waste-to-energy plants, and to reduce emissions. The rules are intended to: The most recent amendment was the Electricity (Pr
