Indian Passport Climbs 7 Spots to 83 in ’21 Index
The Henley Passport Index (HPI) says the desi passport rose seven position to become the world’s 83rd most powerful document last year, up from 90th in 2020, when this number of countries was 58.
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Railways Unveil New Wagon Design Policy
Indian Railways have sought private participation in designing new freight wagons, according to a new wagon design policy issued by the government aimed at tapping outside expertise in an area that was a preserve of the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO), the R&D wing of Indian Railways.
India to Introduce e-Passport With a Microchip: How it is Different from Regular Ones
The new e-passports will be based on secure biometric data and will ensure smooth immigration process globally, the government has said.
Government Issues High Severity Warning for Google Chrome Users
n Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the IT ministry has issued a high severity warning for Google Chrome browser users. The warning is for the users who are using browser’s version prior to 97.0.4692.71. As per the warning, multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Google Chrome which can be exploited by someone to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.
India Reaches Non-Fossil Fuel Milestone Much Ahead of 2030 Deadline
“At COP-21, as part of its NDCs, India had committed to achieving 40 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil energy sources by 2030. The country has achieved this target in November 2021 itself,” MNRE said in a statement released last month
Cabinet Approves MoU Between India and Turkmenistan on Cooperation in the Field of Disaster Management
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Turkmenistan on Cooperation in the field of Disaster Management.
36.78 Crore LEDs Distributed Across the Country Under UJALA
UJALA was successful in lowering the retail price of LED lights from Rs 300-350 (US$ 4.03- 4.7) to Rs 70-80 (US$ 0.9- 1) per bulb. The programme not only made affordable energy available to everyone, but it also saved a lot of energy. As of present, energy savings total 47,778 million kWh per year. 9565 MW of peak demand has been avoided, resulting in a saving of 3,86 crore tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Government to Launch Brand India Campaign to Boost Exports
With outbound shipments expected to exceed $400 billion in FY 22, the commerce ministry plans to begin the Brand India Campaign to boost service and product exports to new markets. This effort will function as an “umbrella campaign” for boosting India’s exports of goods and services.
MHA Releases Manuals to Curb Cybercrime
Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla on Monday released a set of manuals focused on prevention of cybercrime and inculcating cyber-hygiene across rural areas, in industrial bodies and among the general public.
All Cars will Soon Need to Have 6 Airbags
After implementation of mandatory fitment of two airbags for driver and passengers on the front seats across all models of cars, including in the cheapest ones, the transport ministry will now expedite the mandatory installation of four more airbags for the rear seat passengers.