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India set up 10 GW of solar capacity in 2021: Report
According to Mercom India Research, India installed a record 10 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in calendar year 2021, a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 212%. According to this report, 3.2 GW of solar capacity was installed by India in 2020. According to this report, India’s cumulative solar installed capacity at the end of December 2021 was around 49 GW. The report mentions that in 2021, India added a total of 10 GW of solar power, which is the highest in a single year. In 2021, 62% of the new electricity capacity was solar power. In 2021, rooftop installations grew by
Meghalaya withdraws consent of CBI
Meghalaya has become the ninth state in the country to withdraw consent from the CBI to investigate cases in the state. The Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946 governs the CBI and it is mandatory to obtain the concurrence of the concerned state government before initiating an investigation into an offence in a state. States generally give consensus to assist the CBI in conducting an uninterrupted investigation of corruption cases involving central government personnel in their states. It is consent by default otherwise CBI will have to take permission from the state government in every case, even for small
Legendary cricketer Shane Warne passed away
Australia’s great cricketer Shane Warne has passed away, he was only 52 years old. According to reports, Shane Warne has died due to a heart attack. Shane Warne was an Australian cricketer, considered one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history. Shane Warne was born on September 13, 1969 in Victoria. He made his ODI debut on 24 March 1993 against New Zealand. In ODI cricket, he took 293 wickets in 194 matches. He made his Test debut on January 2, 1992 against India. In Test cricket, he took a record 708 wickets in 145 matches. Apart from international cricket,
Why does Ukraine want to join the European Union?
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky recently urged the European Union (EU) to allow Ukraine to join as a member immediately under a special process. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky recently urged the European Union (EU) to allow Ukraine to join as a member immediately under a special process. Ukraine has filed the membership application because it will defend Ukraine against Russian aggression. In addition to humanitarian aid, the European bloc has also decided to send $450 million in military aid to Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian officials met at the Belarusian border for ceasefire talks. Whereas, Western countries are constantly coming together to
International Women’s Day week begins
International Women’s Day week is celebrated as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by the Ministry of Women and Child Development from 1st March. As part of this week-long celebration, various events and social media campaigns covering various topics, which will be related to women empowerment and safety, are being organized by the ministry. The event is being organized in partnership with the Bureau of Police Research and Development with an aim to raise awareness about the safety of women. Every year 8 March is celebrated as International Women’s Day, on this occasion the focus is on the achievements
Bhasha Certificate Selfie Campaign Started
The ‘Bhasha Certificate Selfie’ campaign has been launched by the Ministry of Education with an aim to promote multilingualism and encourage cultural diversity to promote the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. The objective of this initiative is to promote ‘Bhasha Sangam’ mobile app which is developed by MyGov India and Ministry of Education. Using this app, people can learn 100+ sentences of daily use in about 22 scheduled Indian languages. The initiative aims to ensure that the people of the country acquire basic conversational skills in several Indian languages. 75 lakh people learning basic communication skills has been set
USA Imposes Sanctions on Russia
US President Joe Biden has announced new sanctions against Russia, saying Moscow’s independent recognition of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine is the beginning of a Russian offensive. The US has criticized Russia’s decision to recognize the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk and authorize the deployment of Russian troops under the guise of maintaining peace in the region. The US sanctions have targeted Russia’s sovereign debt and two of the country’s financial institutions, including Russia’s military bank. These sanctions mean that Russia will no longer be able to raise funds from Western and European markets. The Russian government recognized the
Hurricane Eunice causes havoc in Europe
Hurricane Eunice issued the first red weather warning in London on February 19, 2022. It was one of the most powerful storms in Europe since 1984, when the Great Storm affected Britain and northern France. At least 13 people have died in Europe due to strong winds, falling trees and debris. It has taken 1.4 million homes off the grid, with emergency workers struggling to restore power. It also severely affected travel in Britain, closing the English Channel port of Dover and the bridges connecting England and Wales. It has also stopped most trains in and out of London. It
Floods and landslides kill more than 100 in Brazil
The death toll from landslides and floods in the city of Petropolis in Brazil rose to 117 on February 17, 2022. The city recorded 6 cm of rain, resulting in increased instability in the soil and hampering efforts to clear the debris and find survivors. According to meteorologists, there is a possibility of rain up to 4 cm in this area during the night. Due to the strong storm, the roads turned into rivers and the houses were washed away. Brazil has been experiencing heavy rains since December 2021. This rain has caused deadly floods and landslides. In January 2022,
First National Maritime Security Coordinator (NMSC) appointed
After the 26/11 terrorist attack, India has been making continuous efforts to enhance maritime security. In this regard, with a view to strengthen the maritime security of the country, Vice Admiral (Retd) G. Ashok Kumar has been appointed as the country’s first National Maritime Security Coordinator. This step has been taken with the primary objective of safeguarding the interests of the country to ensure harmony between the various defense stakeholders of the country. Last year the Security Cabinet Committee had given its approval for the creation of the said post. The appointment of Kumar, who retired in the month of
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