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International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) Symposium

Context: The International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) Symposium on Sustainable Development of Dams & River Basins was inaugurated. International Commission on Large Dams(INCOLD) in collaboration with Central Water Commission (CWC), Dam Rehabilitation Improvement Project (DRIP) and National Hydrology Project (NHP) is organising the Sy... .Read more

Updated on 25 February, 2021 GS3 Infrastructure

Cabinet approves PLI scheme for pharmaceuticals, IT hardware

Context: The Union Cabinet approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the pharmaceuticals and IT hardware sectors. It has an outlay of ₹15,000 crore and ₹7,350 crore, respectively. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme Under the new PLI scheme, companies that set up new mobile and specified equi... .Read more

Updated on 25 February, 2021 GS3 Economy

Wind power in India

Context: According to a new report by BloombergNEF (an international energy research organisation), India added just 1.1 gigawatt of onshore wind power projects in 2020, lowest in a decade. More on the news: The report titled India’s Top Wind Suppliers in 2020 attributed the slow growth to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemi... .Read more

Updated on 25 February, 2021 GS3 Economy

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan)

Context: In 2019, that is two years ago the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme was launched with an aim to ensure a life of dignity as well as prosperity for hard working Indian farmers. About PM-KISAN: Central Sector scheme: With 100% funding from the Government of India, the scheme is effective from 1.12.2019. Income support: Un... .Read more

Updated on 25 February, 2021 GS3 Economy

Railways stung by “breaches” in IT applications during pandemic

Context: The Ministry of Railways has asked the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to educate its officials on Internet ethics, cyber hygiene and best practices in the use of IT equipment, including mobile phones. This is as part of its National Cyber Security Strategy. Background: The Railway Board said a number of i... .Read more

Updated on 24 February, 2021 GS3 Science and Technology

DAC clears bids worth ₹13700 crore (TH)

Context: The Defence Acquisitions Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister cleared procurement proposals worth ₹13,700 crore including 118 Arjun MK-1A tanks for around ₹8,400 crore. The Defence Acquisition Council is the highest decision-making body in the Defence Ministry for deciding on new policies and capital acquisi... .Read more

Updated on 24 February, 2021 GS3 Security