The Union Cabinet has given the nod for the PM PRANAM scheme, to encourage use of nutrient-based, biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture.
India ranks 67th in the Energy Transition Index by the World Economic Forum, and is the only major economy with energy transition momentum speeding up in all dimensions covered by the ranking.
UNSC has removed India from the list of countries that need to pay attention to the impact of armed conflict on children. India had been added to the list in 2010, due to conflict in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Environment Ministry proposed a draft for a ‘Green Credit Scheme’ to incentivise individuals/ organisations for activities like afforestation, water conservation, waste management, etc. by way of ‘Green Credits.’
The Union Cabinet cleared a Bill for the setting-up of the National Research Foundation, which will act as an apex body to promote, fund and mentor scientific research in higher education institutions in India.
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