PIB reports

 1. Our robust external sector has facilitated the lower depreciation of the IndianRupee vis. a. vis currencies of other major EMEs.

 2. On this very day(11 sep) 50 years ago the Indian Armed Forces had captured the strategic Hajipir Pass in response to Pakistan’s Operation Gibraltar, aimed at wresting Kashmir by sending in armed infiltrators.On 01 Sep 65, Pakistan had launched Operation Grand Slam to severe Rajouri and Punch from rest of the country.

 3. Steps to control prices of pulses and onions:The government has authorized institutions like Mother Diary to procure sensitive commodities like onion. The cost incurred would be borne out of Price Stabilisation Fund. Raised Minimum Export Price of onions, to increase availability in domestic market.Stock limits have been imposed on pulses(and onions).The government has requested the states to check hoarding and black-marketing of pulses and onions by using its powers under Essential Commodities Act. Pulses are imported to the tune of 5000 MT to check prices.Future trading in pulses like Urad and Tur had been already suspended.Export of pulses banned.Zero import duties on pulses.

 4.National Lab Policy is needed to address the testing, standardization and certification renewable energy projects in the country. proper standardization will facilitate financing options for deployment.eg:improved biomass cook stoves in villages for clean energy.

 5.The Water storage available in 91 major reservoirs of the country as on September 10, 2015 was 92.379 BCM which is 59% of total storage capacity of these reservoirs. This storage is 77% of the storage of corresponding period of last year and 81% of storage of average of last ten years.

 6.The challenge of urbanization should be addressed jointly by the people and their representatives. Responsibilities should be shared between the electors and elected.-President of India,speaking on the eve of 151st Year Celebrations of Nagpur Mahanagarpalika at Nagpur today (September 14, 2015).

 7.. Revival of 13 Stranded Gas Based Power Generation Plants With an Installed Capacity Of 8262.08 MW Successfully Bid Through a Transparent and Competitive Reverse E-Auction Process

 8. Decentralization of Power is the Fastest Way to Provide Energy Access

to the People”- Shri Piyush Goyal-small scale biogas stoves