Page-28 of Current Affairs - September, 2023

Cabinet Approves Funding for IDS, 2017 in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

September 7, 2023

The Union Cabinet has granted approval for an allocation of Rs. 1164.53 crore for the Industrial Development Scheme (IDS) 2017 in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The IDS 2017 was initially introduced in 2018 with a financial outlay of Rs. 131.90 ..

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Viability Gap Funding for development of BESS

September 7, 2023

The Union Cabinet has given the green light to the Scheme for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) aimed at fostering the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This ambitious scheme aspires to generate 4,000 MWh of BESS projects by 2030-31, ..

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G20 Tourism and SDG Dashboard

September 6, 2023

The Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), has introduced the G20 Tourism and SDG Dashboard. This online platform, developed during India’s G20 Presidency, is designed to showcase exemplary sustainable tourism practices, case studies, ..

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India Post Partners with Shiprocket to Enhance E-commerce Exports

September 6, 2023

India Post, as part of its efforts to bolster the country’s e-commerce export ecosystem, has entered into a collaboration with Bigfoot Retail Solution Pvt Ltd (Shiprocket), a leading e-commerce enablement platform. This agreement facilitates technical integration between Dak Ghar Niryat ..

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TRAI Recommends Changes to FM Radio Broadcasting Regulations

September 6, 2023

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its recommendations on issues related to FM Radio Broadcasting in response to a request from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB). The purpose of these recommendations is to address key ..

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Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Passes Bills for Airport Area Planning and Court Fees

September 6, 2023

The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly has passed two significant government bills. The first, the “Arunachal Pradesh Airport Area Planning and Development Authority Bill,” emphasizes the importance of developing airports and adjoining areas to international standards in anticipation of an influx of ..

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Annual Report on ‘Changes in Per Capita Coal Power Emissions of G20 Countries’

September 6, 2023

India witnessed a significant 29% increase in per capita coal emissions in 2022 compared to 2015, while G20 countries collectively experienced a 9% rise in per capita coal emissions, reaching 1.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide per capita in 2022, according ..

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SC Panel’s Findings on the Living Conditions of Women in Indian Prisons

September 6, 2023

A Supreme Court-appointed committee has exposed alarming conditions in Indian prisons, highlighting the dire situation faced by female inmates. The findings reveal that only prisons in Goa, Delhi, and Puducherry allow female prisoners to meet their children without bars or ..

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