CURRENT AFFAIRS

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 02, May 2022

Reference News:-The MSME Sustainable Certification scheme has been launched..This Scheme is an extensive drive to enable and facilitate MSMEs to adopt Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices and motivate and incentivize them for ZED Certification while also encour

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 25, Apr 2022

Reference news:-Aluminium can play a significant role in creating sustainable products in the construction sector because of its environment friendly nature.What is the need for smart cities?India is urbanizing exponentially with the expected influx of over 400 million

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 23, Apr 2022

Reference News:-One of India’s research stations in Antarctica, Maitri, which has been operational for over 35 years, needs urgent upgradation, work towards which is being done by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR).India has two operational

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 23, Apr 2022

Reference News:-The government is reportedly considering a regulatory framework for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs).What are SPACs?An SPAC, or a blank-cheque company, is an entity specifically set up with the objective of acquiring a firm in

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 15, Apr 2022

Reference News:-Released by: Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).What is GWEC? Established in 2005, it is the international trade association for the wind power industry, representing the united voice of the industry, globally. Highlights of the Report:

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 14, Apr 2022

Reference News:-The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) for “5G Vertical Engagement and Partnership Program (VEPP)” initiative to build strong collaboration partnerships across 5G Use-case ecosystem stakeh

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 12, Apr 2022

Reference News:-Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL) has plans of setting up a coal gasification plant — the second in the country — at its Raigarh plant in Chhattisgarh.Significance:India is committed to cut consumption of coal, a primary pol

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 11, Apr 2022

Referenee News:-Recently, the Ministry of Defence has released the third positive indigenisation list of 101 items, comprising major equipment/platforms.The ‘First Negative Indigenisation’ List comprising 101 items was notified in August 2020

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 29, Mar 2022

Why in news?NTPC Limited announced that India’s first Green Hydrogen Microgrid Projects will be set up at Simhadri near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.The projects will be a precursor to large-scale hydrogen energy storage projects and would be useful for studyi

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 18, Feb 2022

Reference newsThe FM’s Budget-speech announcement that new legislation would replace the SEZ Act came as a shock amid reports that the government was considering a new lease of life for SEZs.What is a SEZ?A special economic zone (SEZ) is an are