Era of Swiss Bank Secrecy Over, India will Start Getting Account Details from September
India will start getting details of bank accounts held by its citizens in Switzerland from September, ending the era of Swiss bank secrecy.
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Modi has Recommitted to Leading Climate Change Fight: UN Official
Modi made the pledge when he met Guterres in Biarritz, France, on Sunday on the sidelines of the G7 meeting, Guterres’s Special Envoy for the 2019 Climate Summit, Luis Alfonso de Alba, said on Tuesday. Modi initiated the International Solar Alliance, which has 122 member countries and aims to promote the use of solar power.
Demonstration Plant Inaugurated to Convert Waste Plastic into Diesel
The plant, which has been set up at the Institute campus, will be able to convert one tonne of plastic waste into 800 litres of diesel every day. The fuel will be of automotive grade. It meets the specifications for use in vehicles. GAIL (India) has sponsored the technology development and provided technical support for the endeavour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Launches ‘Fit India Movement’
The campaign is aimed at encouraging people to include physical activity and sports in their everyday lives.
India to Restore 50 Lakh Hectare of Degraded Land by 2030: Javadekar
“India will lead in combating desertification for next the two years. We will lead the world in the right direction and seek cooperation of all countries. Nearly 200 countries have confirmed their participation. More than 3,000 delegates and 100 ministers are coming. All the UN officials will be there,” the environment minister said.
Why India Nullifying Article 370 is an Existential Issue for Pakistan — Its Medina Project is Finished
Pakistan is facing an existential crisis. The Medina Project has suffered an irredeemable jolt. Two-Nation Theory is over from India. Medina Project is over from Pakistan. The Army does not have anything left to protect.
ISRO Tech to End Sand-Mining, Man-Animal Conflict: Prakash Javadekar
The government plans to use a satellite image technology by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) to map every area and river to check illegal sand-mining.
Ayushman Bharat Helped 39 Lakh People save ₹ 12,000 Crore: Harsh Vardhan
As per the Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan’s statement during the review of the scheme, “I am pleased to know that more than 39 lakh people have availed cashless treatment worth over Rs 6,100 crore for serious illnesses since the launch of AB-PMJAY. This has resulted in savings of Rs. 12,000 crore (US$ 1.66 billion) to the beneficiary families.”
Mission 2022: Indian Railways Eyes 100% Electrification for Faster Trains, Cost Reduction
Once 100% electrification is enabled across the railway network, the pollution emanating from trains is likely to go down considerably.
India to Adopt Hong Kong Convention for Green Ship Recycling
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopted the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships in 2009, which is aimed at ensuring that ships being recycled after reaching the end of their operational lives do not pose any unnecessary risks to human health, safety and to the environment.