National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) 

#mines_resources #portal #economy National Geoscience Data Repository(NGDR) 👉 NGDR has been created, as a part of the National Mineral Exploration Policy, 2016, hosting all baseline and exploration-related geoscientific data in…

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Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)

Context Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA), in its World Energy Outlook 2023, report has highlighted that India’s Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), 2017 for commercial buildings sets it apart from…

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Payment Aggregator-Cross Border (PA-CB)

Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has brought under its direct regulation all entities termed as Payment Aggregator-Cross Border (PA-CB) facilitating cross-border payments for import and export of goods…

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National Efficient Cooking Programme

Context Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of Public Sector Undertakings under Ministry of Power, launched its groundbreaking National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) and Energy Efficient Fans Programme…

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India has become an OIML certificate-issuing authority

Context India has become an OIML certificate-issuing authority. The Legal Metrology Division, Department of Consumer Affairs, is now authorised to issue OIML certificates. What is the OIML? The OIML stands…

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PM Vishwakarma scheme for traditional crafts and skills

Context Recently, Prime Minister launched the PM Vishwakarma scheme in New Delhi on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, for giving government support to workers engaged in traditional crafts and skills.…

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