1) The Ministry of Power announces new rules to ensure Sustainability in the economic viability of the Power Sector.
A) Rules will ease financial stress of various stakeholders.
B) It will also ensure timely recovery of costs incurred in electricity generation.
C) It will also promote clean energy for ensuring suitability.
2) Bangladesh plans to present “Climate Prosperity Plan” at upcoming COP26.
A) The upcoming UN Climate talks are to be held in Glasgow.
B) Aim of the plan will be to mitigate the effects of Global warming on economic development.
C) The plan will also visualise boosting renewable energy.
3) India’s First IVF Calf of a Buffalo breed namely Banni born in the country.
A) It is the first Banni Buffalo IVF Calf in the country.
B) It is born out of 6 Banni IVF pregnancies established at the doorsteps of a farmer.
4) Total of 152 SAKSHAM centres (Centre of Financial Literacy and Service Delivery) launched across 77 districts.
A) They are being launched under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM).
B) Centres will act as a one stop solution window system for basic financial needs of SHG households in rural areas.
C) Main objective of the centre is to provide financial literacy and facilitate delivery of financial services.
5) The Ministry of Textiles issues notification for setting up 7 PM MITRA Parks.
A) PM MITRA Parks is envisaged to help India in achieving the UN SDG 9.
B) It is inspired by the 5F vision of PM Modi that are Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion, Fashion to Foreign.
C) Scheme is to develop an integrated large scale and modern industrial infrastructure facility for the entire value chain of the textile industry.
6) The Union Cabinet approves the PLI Scheme for Speciality Steel.
A) Speciality Steel is value added steel wherein normal finished steel is worked upon by way of coating, plating, heat treatment etc.
B) Speciality steel can be used in various strategic applications like Defence, Space, Power etc.
7) PM Modi interacts with beneficiaries and stakeholders of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Swayampurna Goa programme.
A) The initiative was inspired by a clarion call given by the PM for Atmanirbhar Bharat.
B) Under the programme a state government officer is appointed as “Swayampurna Mitra”
C) The Mitra visits designated panchayats, municipalities and ensures various government schemes and benefits are available to eligible beneficiaries.
