TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Mission 500 GW by 2030 2. IONS 2021 3. National Press Day 4. Best Tourism Village 5. Audit Diwas
Context: India’s firm actions towards a low carbon future have gathered further impetus as the government issued revised guidelines to thermal generation companies to establish the renewable energy set up and distribute power among the consumers under the ongoing PPP. Thus the renewables will replace the thermal power reducing the cost of power thereby bringing down the dependency on fossil fuels.
Important Facts:
- The new guidelines will benefit the generators as well as the distribution companies and address the issues of power crisis that took place in the recent past. This would ensure a faster transition of energy.
- The profit from the bundling of renewable energy with thermal energy will be equally shared between the generators and the distribution companies.
- This is a significant step towards achieving the 500GW target as committed in the recently concluded COP26
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2. IONS 2021
Context: The seventh edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) was held between the French and the Indian navies. The conclave of chiefs aimed at a greater extent of maritime collaboration and understanding between the navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
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About the Symposium:
- The IONS is attended by the heads/chiefs of navies of lead maritime agencies and it was pioneered by the Indian Navy in 2008.
- This offers a platform for important bilateral discussions to address major issues in the Indian Ocean Region enhancing maritime security and mitigating future challenges.
Context: Every 16th day of November is commemorated as the National Press Day in order to honour the historic establishment of the Press Council of India. The central theme for the year 2021 was ‘Who is not afraid of the Media?’
History: To regulate the Indian press, the Press Council was first established on the 4th of July, 1966 with Justice J R Mudholkar as the first chairperson. This body became functional on 16th November 1966 after which this day is celebrated as National Press Day every year.
Significance:
- This day reminds our conscience about the importance of the fourth pillar of democracy and its role in igniting the spirit of nationalism across the country during British rule.
- The event focuses on the key objectives of establishing an accurate, authentic and unbiased distribution of information in the present day of fake news and yellow journalism.
Context: Pochampally village, often known as the Silk city of India, in Telangana has been selected as one of the best tourism villages by UNWTO.
What is the Best Tourism Village Initiative?
- This initiative of UNWTO awards the villages that are exemplary in showcasing the good practices in line with specified evaluation areas.
- This aims to assist the villages to increase their tourism potential through training and creation of opportunities to promote their indigenous products.
About:
- Pochampally is famous for its unique weaving styles and patterns and emphasizes the vision of the Prime Minister’s ‘vocal for local’ campaign
- Pochampally Ikat is a unique style saree that received GI status in 2004.
- Ikat is a Malaysian, Indonesian word which means “Tie and Die” and which involves patterns formed by yarn and woven into fabric.
5. Audit Diwas
Context: In order to commemorate the origin of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and to bolster its contribution towards good governance, Audit Diwas is celebrated for the first time.
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Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Read previous PIB here.
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