Draft Norms Announced by UGC for Foreign Universities
Why in News? Key provisions of Draft Norms Announced by the UGC- Significance of the Move- Concerns-
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Make in India
Why in News? About Make in India Programme- Related Initiatives-
Census
Why in News? Implications of Delay- About Census- Significance of the Census-
District Mineral Foundation Scheme
Why in News? About DMF Scheme- About Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) –
Black Carbon
Why in News? About Black Carbon- Various Measures taken-
India pushes for new biodiversity fund
Why in News? About Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)- Recent Issues- CBDR Principle- India’s View- COP15-
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
Why in News? About ONDC- Benefits Offered by ONDC – Issues with ONDC-
World Bank Report on Air Pollution
Why in News? Key Highlights of the Report- Key Suggestions- About Airsheds- According to The World Bank, an airshed is a common geographic area where pollutants get trapped, creating similar air quality for everyone. Various Related initiatives-
Methane Emission Report
Why in News? Key Findings- Significance of the Study- About methane- Several programs to combat methane emissions- Indian initiatives- Global initiatives-
GLAAS Report 2022
Why in News? About UN-Water- Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking Water 2022 report- Key Highlights of the Report- About WASH- Way Forward-