Report on land-use for renewable energy in India
Context: Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) released a report named Renewable Energy and Land Use in India by Mid-Century. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Growth & Development, Energy Security) Dimensions of the Article: About the “Renewable Energy and Land Use in India by Mid-Century” report Way Forwards suggested […]
It’s time for Industry 4.0
Context: Industry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is the ongoing automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices, using modern smart technology. There is an increased importance in exploring how the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies can make MSMEs more efficient and competitive. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Industrial Growth, Industrial Revolution), GS-III: Indian […]
Open Acreage Licensing Programme
Context: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas launches Open Acreage Licensing Programme Bid Round-VI which offers the potential investors freedom to carve out blocks of their choice through submission of Expression of Interest (EoI). Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Industrial Policy, Infrastructure, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) […]
AERA Amendment Bill, 2021
Context: The Lok Sabha passed the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) Amendment Bill, 2021 (without any discussions due to disruptions). Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure, GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth & Development of Indian Economy, Government Policies & Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) AERA Amendment Bill, 2021 […]
What is ONDC project?
Context: The government has appointed National Health Authority CEO Ram Sewak Sharma and Infosys non-executive chairman Nandan Nilekani as members of an advisory council for creating an Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Industrial Growth, Industrial Policy, e-Commerce) Dimensions of the Article: Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) project Department […]
Cabinet approves viability gap funding for BharatNet
Context: The Union Cabinet approved a viability gap funding support of up to ₹19,041 crore for the implementation of the BharatNet project through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in 16 States. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Government Policies & Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: About the BharatNet project What is the Universal Service Obligation Fund […]
“The India Story” booklet on India’s energy transition
Context: Union Minister of State Power, New and Renewable Energy launched “The India Story” booklet which is a compilation of Indian initiatives that are shaping India’s energy transition. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Energy Security, Renewable energy, Energy Sources and Infrastructure, Government Schemes and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: Highlights – Statements made during the […]
India’s first maritime arbitration centre GIMAC
Context: The Gujarat Maritime University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Financial Services Centres Authority in GIFT City to promote the Gujarat International Maritime Arbitration Centre (GIMAC). Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Industrial Growth and Industrial Policies), GS-II: (Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: What is GIFT City? About GIMAC […]
Integrated Power Development Scheme
Context: As part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, a 50 kWp Solar roof top was inaugurated in Solan, Himachal Pradesh under the Integrated power development scheme of Ministry of Power, Government of India. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Energy Sources and Infrastructure, Government Schemes and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: Integrated Power Development Scheme […]
Corporatisation of Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)
Context: Addressing a long pending reform, the Union Cabinet approved a plan to corporatise the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), which has 41 factories, into seven fully government owned corporate entities on the lines of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSU). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Privatization and Commercialization, Fiscal Policy, Budgeting), GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure Dimensions of […]