Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric vehicles (FAME) India scheme

FAME India scheme or Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India scheme was launched by Government of India in 2015 to achieve the objectives of National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020. 

FAME scheme aims to promote manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicles.

Blue flag certification for Indian beaches

On the occasion of International Coastal Clean-Up Day (18th Sept, 2020), the Environment Ministry announced that for the first time, 8 beaches of India are recommended for the International eco-label, the Blue flag certification. 

MoEFCC has also launched India’s own eco-label BEAMS by e-hoisting the flag -#IAMSAVINGMYBEACH simultaneously at these eight beaches.

Blue Flag programme is operated by Denmark-based non-profit organization "Foundation for Environmental Education" (FEE) which is headquarter in Copenhagen, Denmark and have the motto of "Pure water, clean coasts, safety and access for all".

Topics Covered:

1) 8 Indian Beaches recommended for Blue Flag

2) What is Blue Flag Certification?

3) How to qualify for Blue Flag?

4) Aim of Blue Flag programme

5) Mission of Blue Flag programme

6) History of Blue Flag

7) Blue Flag structure

8) Member Countries of Blue Flag Programme

9) What is International Coastal Clean-Up Day?

10) Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)

11) Society for Integrated Coastal Management (SICOM)

12) India's eco-label BEAMS 

13) Activities permitted in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)

World Bank provides $400 million loan for Namami Gange Programme

$400 million loan agreement has been signed between Government of India and World Bank on 7th July, 2020 for rejuvenating River Ganga.

Loan will fund second National Ganga River Basin project which is part of Namami Gange programme. 

Topics Covered:

• Who is providing loan for Namami Gange Programme?
• Loan details
• Loan repayment details
• Purpose of Loan

Electric Vehicles In India (EVs)

Electric vehicles (EVs) in India can be an environment friendly and sustainable solution for increasing transportation demand. India can emerge as a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles (EVs) which will create employment opportunities and help economy to grow.

Inclusive Growth through Affordable, Reliable and Sustainable Energy

Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). Comment on the progress made in India in this regard. [UPSC MAINS 2018](General Studies Paper-3)