29 September  2021 Introduction: According to Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonwal, government has aimed to increase India’s share of renewable energy to 60% in Major ports through solar and wind power. Highlights Presently, renewable energy accounts for less than 10% of power demand at the ports. Government also targets to electrify […]

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28 September 2021 Introduction: Scientists have excavated the remains of an ancient eagle near a barren, dried-up lake in Southern Australia. Highlights: This majestic bird is believed to be 25 million years old when the land of southern Australia was teemed with lush forests. For eagle, this part of the land was teemed with helpless […]

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28 September 2021 Introduction: Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched the seventh consecutive edition of Swach Survekshan on September 28, 2021 in New Delhi. Highlights: ·         Swach Survekshan is the largest urban cleanliness survey of the world, which is conducted by Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. This programme is designed with “People First” as its driving […]

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