National Mission for Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP)
India’s first Oil Palm Processing Mill inaugurated under NMEO-OP.
- NMEO-OP – Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 2021 to promote oil palm cultivation and reduce import burden on edible oils.
- Objectives –
- Increase area of oil palm to 10 lakh hectares.
- Increase in Crude Palm Oil production to 11.20 lakh tonnes.
- Distribution of Palm Oil – Around 90% of world’s oil palm trees are grown in Malaysia and Indonesia.
- Used in – Food products, detergents, cosmetics and biofuel.
- Production in India – Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala accounts for 98% of total production.
Ethanol 100
Ethanol 100 fuel was launched by the Petroleum Ministry.
- Ethanol 100 – It is a blend of 92 to 94 percent ethanol, 4 to 5 percent motor spirit to provide colour to flame and 1.5 percent Co-solvent higher saturated alcohol.
- Significance –
- A cleaner and greener alternative to gasoline
- Its high-octane rating makes it suitable for high-performance engines, ensuring enhanced efficiency and power output.
- Significant reductions in foreign exchange savings.
Grievance Redressal Assessment & Index (GRAI)
Ministry of Home Affairs has been ranked among 10 top ministries in GRAI during 2023-24.
- Objective – To present organisation-wise comparative picture and provide valuable insights about strengths and areas of improvement regarding grievance redressal mechanism.
- Designed by – Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
- Dimensions covered – Efficiency, Feedback, Domain and Organisational Commitment.
Nana Jagannath Shankarseth
Maharashtra cabinet decided to ask Ministry of Railways to rename Mumbai Central station after him.
- Nana Jagannath Shankarseth – Social reformer, educationist, and philanthropist
- Described as – Architect of Mumbai (then Bombay).
- Contributions –
- First Indian to be nominated to Legislative Council of Bombay.
- Founder of Bombay Association (1852).
- Founded Native School of Bombay which evolved into prestigious Elphinstone College.
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA)
IEPFA invites comments from stakeholders to simplify, expedite and streamline claims settlement process.
- IEPFA – Established in 2016 under provisions of Section 125 of Companies Act, 2013
- Works under – Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
- Mandate – It is entrusted with responsibility of promoting Investor Education and administration of IEPF fund.