Category: GS 3
A defeat foretold
Maoists were killed in a firefight with security forces in Abujmadh, Chhattisgarh
National Agriculture Code (NAC)
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has initiated the development of a National Agriculture Code (NAC), similar to the existing National Building Code and National Electrical Code.
National Supercomputing Mission | Supercomputers
Three PARAM Rudra supercomputers, valued at Rs 130 crore, were recently inaugurated.
Urban Farming and Agriculture 4.0
Urban farming, driven by Agriculture 4.0, is heralding a new age of food production through the integration of cutting-edge technologies.
Having private participation in India’s nuclear energy
With the government proposing private involvement, the existing framework governing the nuclear energy sector needs to be assessed
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
The Net-Zero Tracker group, which evaluates global climate commitments, has found that with 93% of the world’s GDP now covered by net-zero targets, the planet is on a path towards achieving net-zero emissions.
FinTech Self-Regulatory Organizations (SRO)
In August, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acknowledged the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) as a self-regulatory organization (SRO) within the financial technology (fintech) sector.
Unwarranted curbs
The Bombay High Court invalidated a provision in the 2021 IT Rules that permitted the government to designate ‘fake news’ on social media via a Fact Check Unit (FCU).
White Revolution 2.0
Union Home and Cooperation Minister launched the standard operating procedure for ‘White Revolution 2.0’.
Fertiliser Cap
The article discusses how a fertiliser cap can help in sustainable economy
Small Scale Industries
Every year on August 30, India celebrates Small Industry Day to acknowledge the significant contributions of small businesses and industries to the nation’s economy.