Delhi govt partnered with Bloomberg Philanthropies
August 17, 2020
- Delhi govt partnered with Bloomberg Philanthropies to enhance road safety in the national capital under the Global road safety initiative.
AIIMS New Delhi got new AI-based equipment from Israel
August 13, 2020
- AIIMS New Delhi got new AI based technologies and high end equipment from Israel so that India will function more effectively for the COVID 19 related monitoring in the hospitals and healthcare centres.
Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy launched by Delhi CM
August 8, 2020
- Under Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy, the state government will give incentives of up to Rs. 30,000 for autos, two-wheelers, freight vehicles, and e-rickshaws, and while for cars it will provide an incentive of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh.
Nitrogen Dioxide levels fell by 70% in Delhi
July 29, 2020
- The United Nations reported that the nitrogen dioxide levels in New Delhi have fallen by more than 70% during the lockdown. The Nitrogen Dioxide levels have fallen down in other countries as well. In China the levels have fallen by 40%, in Belgium, it fell by 20%, between 19-40% in the USA.
New Delhi holds India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue
July 28, 2020
- Defence Ministers’ Dialogue of India and Indonesia was held in New Delhi where they agreed to further improve bilateral defence cooperation mutually.
- The Indian delegation was led by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while the Indonesian delegation was led by Defence Minister General Prabowo Subianto.
“Rozgar Bazaar” portal launched by Delhi Govt.
July 26, 2020
- A Job Portal for employers as well as the job seekers named “Rozgar Bazaar” launched by Delhi Govt. with an aim to boost recruitment and to help people to grab an opportunity to revive the lockdown-hit economy of Delhi.
The Pilot project of Nation Transit Pass system is launched by Prakash Javadekar
July 23, 2020
- The Pilot project of Nation Transit Pass system is virtually launched by the Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in New Delhi.
- The main objective of this project is to enhance the seamless movement of forest produce under the Digital India Movement.
- People can apply for their transit pass through their mobile phone and can receive e-passes for that.
‘Vriksharopan Abhiyan’ launched by Amit Shah in New Delhi
July 23, 2020
- Union Minister Amit Shah launched a campaign which is organized by the Ministry of Coal named ‘Vriksharopan Abhiyan’ under which trees will be planted in offices, mines and colonies.
- He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for six eco-parks and tourism sites.
- The coal ministry’s ‘Going Green’ initiative will kick start through active participation of coal and lignite PSUs as well as private miners
Ghar Ghar Ration Yojna started by Delhi Govt.
July 21, 2020
- Delhi government has approved Mukhyamantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojna for door step delivery of ration in the state.
- Under this scheme, poor and needy in the national capital will be delivered packets of wheat flour, rice and sugar at their doorstep.
- This scheme is expected to be operational in the next 6 to 7 months.
India’s first Charging Plaza inaugurated in New Delhi
July 21, 2020
- The Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy Shri R K Singh inaugurated first public Electric Vehicle charging plaza at Chelmsford club in New Delhi.
- Along with the charging plaza, the minister also inaugurated RAISE. RAISE is Retrofit of Air-conditioning to improve Indoor Air Quality for Safety and Efficiency (RAISE). It is a joint initiative of EESL and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
- The charging Plaza was established by EESL (Energy Efficiency Services Limited) and NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council).