NITI Aayog: SATH-E Project
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: BS Context: NITI Aayog has released a report on the Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital in Education (SATH-E)
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Water neutrality in Indian industries
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: NITI Aayog Context: The NITI Aayog, a government think-tank, has introduced a standard definition and approach for water neutrality in Indian industries. What is Water neutrality? Water neutrality is described as achieving a balance between total freshwater consumption, including both direct and indirect usage, and quantifiable water savings …
NITI Aayog: Towards Decarbonising Transport 2023
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: NITI Aayog Context: NITI Aayog released the “Towards Decarbonising Transport 2023″ report to support global discussions on sustainable transport during India’s G20 presidency. What is Decarbonising Transport? Decarbonising Transport refers to the process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions from …
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National Multidimensional Poverty Index
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Relating to Poverty and Hunger Source: IE Context: The NITI Aayog released the ‘National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023’. Key highlights: India has registered a decline in the number of multidimensionally poor from 24.85% in 2015-16 to 14.96% in 2019-2021. In absolute terms, ~13.5 crore Indians …
Export Preparedness Index (EPI) Report, 2022
Source: PIB Context: NITI Aayog is releasing the third edition of the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) for States/UTs of India for the year 2022 The report discusses India’s export performance, followed by an overview of the country’s sector-specific export performance. The report further highlights the need to develop our districts as export hubs in …
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Great Nicobar Island (GNI) Project
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Citing alleged violations under the FRA 2006, the NCST has flagged alleged discrepancies with respect to the forest clearance granted for the GNI Project. Background: The Stage-1 clearance for the project was granted in October 2022, two years after the application was received. The Ministry …
NITI Aayog has been constituted to actualise the important goal of cooperative federalism and to enable good governance in India. NITI Aayog acts as the quintessential platform for the Government of India by bringing States together as ‘Team India’ to work towards the national development agenda. Examine
Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. 3. NITI Aayog has been constituted to actualise the important goal of cooperative federalism and to enable good governance in India. NITI Aayog acts as the quintessential platform for the Government of India by bringing States together as ‘Team India’ to work towards the national development agenda. Examine. …
State Energy and Climate Index:
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: Recently, the NITI Aayog launched the State Energy and Climate Index (SECI). It is the first index that aims to track the efforts made by states and UTs in the climate and energy sector. State Energy and Climate Index: The States have been categorized …
Export Preparedness Index 2021:
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Context: NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Institute of Competitiveness, has released the second edition of the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2021. The first Index was launched in August 2020. About the …
Shoonya Campaign:
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Infrastructure- energy. Context: Recently, NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and RMI India have launched the Shoonya Campaign. RMI is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1982. About the Campaign: It is an initiative to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and industry. The campaign will …
Results-based governance ultimately aims to improve government service delivery by giving decision-makers the tools and incentives to craft appropriate policies and programmes. Comment.
Topic : Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential. 4. Results-based governance ultimately aims to improve government service delivery by giving decision-makers the tools and incentives to craft appropriate policies and programmes. Comment. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Live Mint Why the question: The United Nations Development …
