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Index of Industrial Production
- an index that shows the growth rates in different industry groups of the economy in a fixed period of time.
- published monthly by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
- Broad sectors, namely, Mining, Manufacturing, and Electricity.
Use-based sectors, namely Basic Goods, Capital Goods, and Intermediate Goods.
- The eight core sector industries represent about 40% of the weight of items that are included in the IIP.
- The eight core industries in decreasing order of their weightage: Refinery Products (28.04 %)> Electricity (19.85 %)> Steel (17.92 %) > Coal (10.33 %)> Crude Oil (8.98 %)> Natural Gas (6.88 %)> Cement (5.37 %)> Fertilizers (2.63 %).
- Base Year for IIP calculation is 2011-2012.
Index of Industrial Production
- an index that shows the growth rates in different industry groups of the economy in a fixed period of time.
- published monthly by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
- Broad sectors, namely, Mining, Manufacturing, and Electricity.
Use-based sectors, namely Basic Goods, Capital Goods, and Intermediate Goods.
- The eight core sector industries represent about 40% of the weight of items that are included in the IIP.
- The eight core industries in decreasing order of their weightage: Refinery Products (28.04 %)> Electricity (19.85 %)> Steel (17.92 %) > Coal (10.33 %)> Crude Oil (8.98 %)> Natural Gas (6.88 %)> Cement (5.37 %)> Fertilizers (2.63 %).
- Base Year for IIP calculation is 2011-2012.
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Green Strategic Partnership
- launched by India and Denmark for delivering sustainable solutions to India.
- It will focus on expanding economic ties, green growth, and cooperation on global challenges such as climate change.
Proposals
- creation of India-Denmark energy parks
- cooperation in water efficiency and water loss
- India-Denmark skill institute to train Indian manpower
Green Strategic Partnership
- launched by India and Denmark for delivering sustainable solutions to India.
- It will focus on expanding economic ties, green growth, and cooperation on global challenges such as climate change.
Proposals
- creation of India-Denmark energy parks
- cooperation in water efficiency and water loss
- India-Denmark skill institute to train Indian manpower
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Global Environment Facility
- established with Rio Earth Summit of 1992.
- Headquarter: Washington, USA.
- managed by the UNDP, the World Bank, and UNEP.
- It provides funds to the developing countries and transition economies for projects related to climate change, biodiversity, the ozone layer, etc.
- It is a financial mechanism for 5 major international environmental conventions
1. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC),
2. The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD),
3. The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs),
4. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and
5. The Minamata Convention on Mercury
Global Environment Facility
- established with Rio Earth Summit of 1992.
- Headquarter: Washington, USA.
- managed by the UNDP, the World Bank, and UNEP.
- It provides funds to the developing countries and transition economies for projects related to climate change, biodiversity, the ozone layer, etc.
- It is a financial mechanism for 5 major international environmental conventions
1. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC),
2. The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD),
3. The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs),
4. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and
5. The Minamata Convention on Mercury
#Pre-cum-Mains #Environment
Stockholm Convention
- It is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from POPs.
- It was opened for signature in 2001 in Stockholm (Sweden) and became effective in 2004.
- POPs are listed in various Annexes to the Stockholm Convention
Objectives:
- Support the transition to safer alternatives.
- Target additional POPs for action.
- Cleanup old stockpiles and equipment containing POPs.
- Work together for a POPs-free future.
India ratified the Stockholm Convention in 2006.
Stockholm Convention
- It is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from POPs.
- It was opened for signature in 2001 in Stockholm (Sweden) and became effective in 2004.
- POPs are listed in various Annexes to the Stockholm Convention
Objectives:
- Support the transition to safer alternatives.
- Target additional POPs for action.
- Cleanup old stockpiles and equipment containing POPs.
- Work together for a POPs-free future.
India ratified the Stockholm Convention in 2006.
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G-20 Summit 2020
In News: Recently held virtually, India called for a “New Global Index” for the post-Corona world.
- It is an Informal group of 19 countries and the EU with representatives of the IMF and WB.
New Global Index will be based on 4 pillars:
1.Talent
2.Technology
3.Transparency
4.Trusteeship towards the planet.
- 2020 hosted by Saudi Arabia.
Key topics discussed:
- Talent
- Technology
- Transparency
- Trusteeship
Future meetings
1. Italy in 2021
2.Indonesia in 2022
3.India in 2023
4.Brazil in 2024.
India's Initiatives for Lowering Emissions
- Infrastructure
- PushProducing Clean Energy
- International Solar Alliance (ISA).
- Combat Desertification
- Clean Air & Water
G-20 Summit 2020
In News: Recently held virtually, India called for a “New Global Index” for the post-Corona world.
- It is an Informal group of 19 countries and the EU with representatives of the IMF and WB.
New Global Index will be based on 4 pillars:
1.Talent
2.Technology
3.Transparency
4.Trusteeship towards the planet.
- 2020 hosted by Saudi Arabia.
Key topics discussed:
- Talent
- Technology
- Transparency
- Trusteeship
Future meetings
1. Italy in 2021
2.Indonesia in 2022
3.India in 2023
4.Brazil in 2024.
India's Initiatives for Lowering Emissions
- Infrastructure
- PushProducing Clean Energy
- International Solar Alliance (ISA).
- Combat Desertification
- Clean Air & Water
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National Nutrition Mission
In News: The NITI Aayog has released “Accelerating Progress on Nutrition in India: What Will It Take”.
- 3rd progress report on the National Nutrition Mission
- Launched in 2018
- Aim: To improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
- Supported by NITI Aayog
- Funds: 50% from World Bank (or multi-developer bank) & 50% from Centre.
Key points of Report:
- Takes stock of the roll-out status on the ground and implementation challenges
- Deepening poverty and hunger may delay due to pandemic
- Use of large-scale datasets
(These datasets are the NFHS-4 and Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey)
National Nutrition Mission
In News: The NITI Aayog has released “Accelerating Progress on Nutrition in India: What Will It Take”.
- 3rd progress report on the National Nutrition Mission
- Launched in 2018
- Aim: To improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
- Supported by NITI Aayog
- Funds: 50% from World Bank (or multi-developer bank) & 50% from Centre.
Key points of Report:
- Takes stock of the roll-out status on the ground and implementation challenges
- Deepening poverty and hunger may delay due to pandemic
- Use of large-scale datasets
(These datasets are the NFHS-4 and Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey)
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PRAGATI Meeting
In News: Recently, the Prime Minister (PM) has chaired the 33rd PRAGATI meeting.
- Multimodal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.
- Launched in 2015
- It is a three-tier system
1. PMO
2.Union Government Secretaries
3. Chief Secretaries of the States
Objective:
1. Grievance Redressal
2. Programme Implementation
3. Project Monitoring
Significance:
1. It promotes cooperative federalism
2. Bringing e-transparency and e-accountability.
3. Bring e-governance and good governance.
PRAGATI Meeting
In News: Recently, the Prime Minister (PM) has chaired the 33rd PRAGATI meeting.
- Multimodal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.
- Launched in 2015
- It is a three-tier system
1. PMO
2.Union Government Secretaries
3. Chief Secretaries of the States
Objective:
1. Grievance Redressal
2. Programme Implementation
3. Project Monitoring
Significance:
1. It promotes cooperative federalism
2. Bringing e-transparency and e-accountability.
3. Bring e-governance and good governance.
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Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020
Implemented since 10th January 2020
Aim
It seeks to recognize the identity of transgender and prohibit discrimination in various fields.
Background:
In 2014, National Legal Services Authority versus Union of India established the foundation.
Key Features:
- It prohibits the discrimination of transgender persons at educational establishments etc.
- Certificate of Identity
- Equal Opportunity Policy
- Complaint Officer
- Transgender Protection Cell
- Welfare schemes
- Medical Care Facilities
- National Council for Transgender Persons
- Offences and Penalties
Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020
Implemented since 10th January 2020
Aim
It seeks to recognize the identity of transgender and prohibit discrimination in various fields.
Background:
In 2014, National Legal Services Authority versus Union of India established the foundation.
Key Features:
- It prohibits the discrimination of transgender persons at educational establishments etc.
- Certificate of Identity
- Equal Opportunity Policy
- Complaint Officer
- Transgender Protection Cell
- Welfare schemes
- Medical Care Facilities
- National Council for Transgender Persons
- Offences and Penalties
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India’s First Train on electrified route
In News: Recently, the Minister of Railways has inaugurated the newly electrified Dhigawdara-Bandikui section of North Western Railway.
Route from Dhigawara station in Alwar District, Rajasthan.
Current Electrification:
- Target till December 2023
More than 66% of the Broad gauge route has already been electrified
- Railways recorded a 371% increase in electrification during 2014-20 period
Benefits:
1. Speed will increase
2. Enhancing line capacity due to higher speed and higher haulage capacity.
3. Safety: Improved signaling system
4. Less Financial Burden: 50% cheaper
5. Seamless Movement due to higher acceleration and braking features
6. Employment Generation
7. Energy bill savings
Sustainability
India’s First Train on electrified route
In News: Recently, the Minister of Railways has inaugurated the newly electrified Dhigawdara-Bandikui section of North Western Railway.
Route from Dhigawara station in Alwar District, Rajasthan.
Current Electrification:
- Target till December 2023
More than 66% of the Broad gauge route has already been electrified
- Railways recorded a 371% increase in electrification during 2014-20 period
Benefits:
1. Speed will increase
2. Enhancing line capacity due to higher speed and higher haulage capacity.
3. Safety: Improved signaling system
4. Less Financial Burden: 50% cheaper
5. Seamless Movement due to higher acceleration and braking features
6. Employment Generation
7. Energy bill savings
Sustainability
#2MinRead #Pre-cum Mains
UP Unlawful Religious Conversion Prohibition Ordinance, 2020
In News: UP government has recently passed this ordinance
Key Points:
- Conversion for marriage a non-bailable offence.
- The notice period to the District Magistrate for conversion is 2 month.
- If the purpose is marriage only then no violation case
- Violation leads to
1. Jail term of not less than one year extendable to five years with a fine of Rs. 15,000.
2. If a minor or SC or ST converts:
- The jail term would be a minimum of 3 years to 10 years with a fine of Rs. 25,000.
3. Cancellation of registration of social organizations conducting mass conversions
- Jail term of not less than 3 years to 10 years and a fine of Rs. 50,000.
UP Unlawful Religious Conversion Prohibition Ordinance, 2020
In News: UP government has recently passed this ordinance
Key Points:
- Conversion for marriage a non-bailable offence.
- The notice period to the District Magistrate for conversion is 2 month.
- If the purpose is marriage only then no violation case
- Violation leads to
1. Jail term of not less than one year extendable to five years with a fine of Rs. 15,000.
2. If a minor or SC or ST converts:
- The jail term would be a minimum of 3 years to 10 years with a fine of Rs. 25,000.
3. Cancellation of registration of social organizations conducting mass conversions
- Jail term of not less than 3 years to 10 years and a fine of Rs. 50,000.
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Information Management and Analysis Centre(IMAC)
In News: The Navy’s IMAC the nodal agency for maritime data fusion will soon become a National Maritime Domain Awareness (NDMA) Centre.
NDMA
- It is defined as all areas and things of, on, under, relating to, adjacent to, or bordering on a sea, ocean.
- It will be a multi-agency centre.
- Provide information on development or movements across the coast.
- This will make sure that any risk, especially transnational can be prevented
IMAC:
- Main center of the Indian Navy for coastal surveillance and monitoring.
- located in Gurugram (Haryana) - Became operational in 2014.
- Joint initiative of Indian Navy, Coast Guard and Bharat Electronics Ltd.
- Functions under the National Security Adviser (NSA).
- It tracks vessels on the high seas and gets data from the coastal radars, white shipping agreements etc.
- Under 'Security and Growth of All in the Region ‘(SAGAR)'.
Information Management and Analysis Centre(IMAC)
In News: The Navy’s IMAC the nodal agency for maritime data fusion will soon become a National Maritime Domain Awareness (NDMA) Centre.
NDMA
- It is defined as all areas and things of, on, under, relating to, adjacent to, or bordering on a sea, ocean.
- It will be a multi-agency centre.
- Provide information on development or movements across the coast.
- This will make sure that any risk, especially transnational can be prevented
IMAC:
- Main center of the Indian Navy for coastal surveillance and monitoring.
- located in Gurugram (Haryana) - Became operational in 2014.
- Joint initiative of Indian Navy, Coast Guard and Bharat Electronics Ltd.
- Functions under the National Security Adviser (NSA).
- It tracks vessels on the high seas and gets data from the coastal radars, white shipping agreements etc.
- Under 'Security and Growth of All in the Region ‘(SAGAR)'.