Union Minister of State for Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will attend Intersolar Europe 2022 to be held in Munich, Germany. The Minister would deliver the keynote address at the investment promotion event “India’s Solar Energy Market”. The event is being organized by the Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF).
India is participating in the Conference of Parties (COP) 15th meeting of the United Nations Convention on Combating Desertification (UNCCD COP15). The Indian delegation led by Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, is representing India at Abidjan, Cote D Ivoire.
The International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) is the annual conference of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).
It brings together member countries, organizations, and institutions to strengthen the global discourse on disaster and climate-resilient infrastructure
April 22 is celebrated worldwide as World Earth Day.
The official theme for Earth Day 2022 is ‘Invest In Our Planet’.
Shri Rajiv Kumar today assumed charge as the 25th Chief Election Commissioner of India. Shri Rajiv Kumar has been serving in ECI as Election Commissioner since September 1, 2020. During his tenure as Election Commissioner, elections have been held for State Assemblies of Bihar in 2020, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
Ministry of Ayush and Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has formulated regulations of safety & quality standards for food products under the ‘Ayurveda Aahara’ category. This comprehensive initiative will ensure the manufacturing of quality Ayurveda food products and help in expanding the international market for Make-In-India products.
The Union Government recently amended the National Flag Code, allowing polyester and imported cloth to be used for the National flag.
Khadi activists contend that the move will only dilute the definition of khadi but also undermine the spirit of the freedom struggle.
Tamil Nadu has passed two Bills proposing to take away the Governor’s powers to appoint VCs of state universities. The Bills also seek to empower the state government to have the final word on the removal of VCs, if needed.
The BJP govt had honored the veteran Congress leader – Pratapsingh Rane – for his 50 years as MLA by providing the “lifetime status of the rank of Cabinet minister”. Pratapsingh Rane is a six-time Chief Minister of Goa and a legislator for a full 50 years.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has sought stakeholders’ comments on the draft Protection and Enforcement of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2022.
The Bill implements the provisions of the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and Protocol on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment.
