March 2021

Global energy meet calls for accelerated shift to renewables

Global energy meet calls for accelerated shift to renewables

World Energy Transitions Outlook report, brought out by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says that the COVID-19 crisis offers an unexpected opportunity for countries across the world to decouple their economies from fossil fuels and accelerate the shift to renewable energy sources. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Previewed at the virtual Berlin Energy Transition

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Bill raising upper limit to 24 weeks for abortions passed by Parliament

Bill raising upper limit to 24 weeks for abortions passed by Parliament

Parliament has passed the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which increases the upper limit for abortions from 20 to 24 weeks for certain categories of women, and removes limits in the case of substantial foetal abnormalities, with the Rajya Sabha approving the measure. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Currently, abortion requires the opinion

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Jharkhand bill to reserves 75% jobs in private sector for locals

Jharkhand to reserves 75% jobs in private sector for locals

The Jharkhand government announced 75% reservation in private sector jobs with a salary of up to Rs 30,000 for locals. Here’s a look at the applicability, exemption, penalties and other provisions in The Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2021. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The bill will treat shops, establishments, mines, enterprises, industries,

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Revised cost for strengthening power transmission system

Revised cost for strengthening power transmission system

The Union Cabinet approved the revised cost estimates of the comprehensive scheme for strengthening power transmission and distribution in Arunachal Pradash and Sikkim at Rs 9,129.32 crore. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The scheme is being implemented through POWERGRID, a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under Ministry of Power in association with Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.

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Shut down of Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India

Shut down of Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the closure of Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India Limited (HHEC), a government of India undertaking under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The Corporation has been continuously incurring losses since financial year 2015-16 and

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