PRAGATI: Multi-Purpose Platform for Government and States Governments
PRAGATI was launched on March 25, 2015, with the aim of redressing the grievances of common man and monitoring other important programs and projects of the Government of India. The PRAGATI platform has been prepared in-house by the PMO team in association with NIC.It combines digital data management, video conferencing, and geospatial technology.
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
Strengths and Challenges of NGT Strengths of NGT: Difficulties faced by NGT: Important Landmark Judgements of NGT:
3. India’s Mega Defence Deals with France
2. Agni & Vaayu to be set free in wild tomorrow
Cheetah Release in Kuno National Park Kuno National Park
Project Cheetah
The initiative focuses on bringing back cheetahs into India where restoration of ecological balance supporting biodiversity and increasing wildlife tourism can be bolstered. Cheetah Extinction in India India declared cheetahs as extinct in the year 1952 therefore this project stands as a most crucial step back towards reversal. Timeline and Partnership Implementation Updates Conservation and Ecological Benefits
Kuno National Park Overview
2. India to set up agency to regulate carbon trade in COP29 follow-up
Indian Government to Set Up Carbon Trading Agency National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of India
1. Mumbai to host global expo of nuts and dried fruits in Feb 2025
Nuts and Dry Fruits Council of India to Host Second Edition of MEWA, India
Energy Conservation Act, 2001 and the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022
Background of Energy Conservation Act: The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 is an energy consumption regulatory and promoting act.The Bureau of Energy Efficiency provides regulations and standards concerning energy consumption. Need for Amendment to the Act: India undertakes the commitment to cut down the total projected carbon emission by one billion tonnes by 2030, and carbon intensity of the economy by 45% by 2030. Important Provisions of the Bill: Criticism against the Bill, 2022: About Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE):
