India and UK reiterate their commitment to climate action ahead of COP26 conference
Nominated for the post of Prime Minister Modi and the President of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP26 to be held on February 16, 2021, Alok Sharma has reiterated his commitment to climate action on behalf of his countries ahead of the COP26 summit. According to an official UK government statement, during […]
Cabinet approves PLI scheme for telecom equipment
In an important decision on 17 February 2021, the Union Cabinet approved the Production Linked Equipment (PLI) scheme for telecom equipment worth Rs 12,195 crore. Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad gave this information on 17 February 2021. The government hopes that this scheme will produce Rs 2,44,200 crore of telecom equipment in the country in […]
Fossil of world’s oldest animal found in Bhimbetka
Researchers have discovered the world’s oldest animal fossil in UNESCO’s protected area Bhimbetka, about 40 km from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The fossil of the animal found on the roof of the auditorium cave of Bhimbetka is about 57 million years old. Its name is Dickinsonia and for the first time in the country fossils of […]
Kiran Bedi Removed From Pudduchery Governor Post
Kiran Bedi has been removed from the post of Lt. Governor of Puducherry on 16 February 2021. In her place, Telangana Governor Tamilasai Sundararajan has been given additional charge. Kiran Bedi was appointed Lieutenant Governor on 29 May 2016. The President’s order in this regard will be applicable from the time he takes charge. Kiran […]
Government of India announced changes in mapping policy
On February 15, 2021, the Ministry of Science and Technology has announced major changes in the country’s mapping policy. These changes have been made by the government especially for Indian companies. This will enable them to make significant progress in mapping and ultimately to promote and empower small businesses. According to an official release by […]
India’s First CNG Powered Tractor Launched
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the country’s first CNG-powered tractor on 12 February 2021. During this, he said that farmers will be able to save one lakh rupees annually by using CNG tractors instead of diesel. CNG tractors will reduce air pollution by 80 percent, while there will be no ban on […]
Oscars 2021: Short film Bittu shortlisted for Oscars
India’s official entry ‘Jallikattu’ is out of the race for an international feature film for Oscars (2021) but the country is still competing in the short film category with its short film ‘Bittu’. For Oscar Award 2021, there is a tough competition between films around the world. The film Bittu has been shortlisted in the […]
President Joe Biden cancels Trump’s emergency order on the US-Mexico border wall
US President Joe Biden rescinded an emergency order issued by former President Donald Trump on February 11, 2021 for the construction of the US-Mexico border wall. Biden stated in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that, “I have determined that the declaration of a national emergency on our southern border was inappropriate.” President Biden […]
US announced ban on military leaders of Myanmar
US ban on Mynamar : US President Joe Biden recently announced a series of sanctions in Myanmar in the wake of the coup. Biden told journalists at the White House on 10 February 2021 that today I am announcing a series of actions and starting this by banning the leaders responsible for the coup in […]
Reliance gets world’s first ‘carbon-neutral’ oil from USA
Reliance has ordered the world’s first consignment of ‘carbon-neutral oil’ from the United States. This step has been taken when this company wants to become a pure zero-carbon company by the year 2035. The US supplier said in a statement that, Reliance has received 2 million barrels consignment. Oxy-Low Carbon Ventures (OLCV), a division of […]