1. Earth’s Desertification Crisis: UNCCD COP16 to Address Global Land Challenges Context: The 16th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will take place from December 2-13, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi …
1. Union Government Notifies Second Phase of PM E-DRIVE Scheme Context: The Union Ministry of Heavy Industries has introduced modifications to the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme, extending subsidy benefits to L5 category electric …
1. ISRO gets government approval for Venus mission “Shukrayaan” Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has received government approval for its ambitious Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), also known as Mission Shukrayaan. Scheduled for launch in 2028, this mission aims …
1. NBFCs: A Vital Pillar of India’s Financial System Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been actively urging Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to adopt sustainable growth strategies while ensuring their long-term stability. NBFCs are instrumental in strengthening the …
