Current Events Prelims Plus
1Tamil Nadu EV Charging Infrastructure Scheme
Why in News?
Tamil Nadu announced plans to establish 20,000 public EV charging stations over the next 5 years.
Key Points
Target: Install 20,000 charging stations across Tamil Nadu.
Encourages adoption of electric vehicles.
Helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Supports sustainable and green transportation.
Implemented by the Energy/Transport Department.
2Semicon India Mission 2.0
Why in News?
The Union Cabinet approved Semicon India Mission 2.0 to strengthen India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
Key Points
Total allocation: ₹1.27 lakh crore for 6 years.
Aims to develop a complete semiconductor ecosystem in India.
Supports manufacturing of semiconductor materials like gases, chemicals, wafers, and other critical inputs.
Reduces India's dependence on imported semiconductor chips.
Promotes domestic manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
3Protected Areas in India ⭐⭐⭐
Why in News?
Latest environmental data reported that India has 1,022 Protected Areas, covering about 5.43% of the country's geographical area.
Key Points
Protected Areas conserve biodiversity and endangered species.
India has:
These areas protect forests, wildlife, and ecosystems.
They are governed under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
4Clouded Leopard Recorded in Meghalaya
Why in News?
Camera-trap surveys recorded new sightings of the Clouded Leopard in community forests of Meghalaya.
Key Points
The Clouded Leopard is a rare and elusive wild cat found in Northeast India.
New records highlight the rich biodiversity of Meghalaya.
Community-managed forests play an important role in wildlife conservation.
Camera trapping is an important scientific method for monitoring wildlife.
The finding emphasizes the importance of conserving Northeast India's forests.
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