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India's Grand Plan One Sun One World One Grid

India has unveiled a gamechanger in the electricity sector even as the Modi government invited bids to roll out the OSOWOG. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address on 15th of August 2020 on Saturday mentioned about the plan of "One Sun, One World, One Grid" (OSOWOG). The idea was first put forward by PM Modi in the year 2018 during the first assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). As India is on top 5 of getting the highest solar power by the sun so we have a advantage of completing the project and also it will provide a benefit in the revenue . The idea behind the OSOWOG is “the Sun never sets” and is constant at some geographical location at given point of time. With India at the fulcrum, the solar spectrum can easily be divided into two broad zones viz. far "East which would include countries like Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, Lao, Cambodia and far West which would cover the Middle East and the Africa Region.” The ambitious OSOWOG will connect 140 countries through a common grid. Plan is divided into three phases: FIRST phase will connect the Indian grid with the Middle East, South Asia and South-East Asian grids to share solar and other renewable energy resources. SECOND phase will connect the first phase nations with the African pool of renewable sources. THIRD phase will be the concluding step of global interconnection. The intention, technology and the capital that will make the (OSOWOG) a reality are already falling in place. More than anything else, the idea of creating a global network of clean energy should, by itself, inspire all of us to work together to make it a reality. Under (OSOWOG) vision, India seeks to recreat country's global solar leadership by encouraging the phased development of a single globally connected solar electricity grid to leverage the multiple benefit of solar energy. Also, there is a pressing need to build its domestic capacity in solar equipment under the Make in India program

Boycott Chinese auto imports in India - Automotive Mission Plan 2016-26

Here comes the boycott initiative of auto products by China as India is the highest supplier of china when it comes to Automotive and sub parts and now India tends to decrease this import. The auto industry in India has started to de-risk itself and is working on deep-localisation. Basically, government is taking action on decreasing the supplies of auto products from China and boost localisation with the initiative to produce the production across India. The government sought detailes information from the automobile manufacturing companies on the investments in the country, industry imports and localisation level across the value chain in bid to curb the imports and promote indigenous manufacturing. This cannot be done singularly by either the industry or the government, both will have to work in hand in hand,"Ease of doing buisness, availability of capital at lower rates and globally competitive logistics and energy costs are some of the prerequisites that the government should look into to ensure growth of the domestic auto component industry. In 2018-19 India imported auto components worth USD 17.6 billion, of which 27 per cent - USD 4.75 billion - were from China.The major component imports from China include drive transmission and steering parts, electronic and electrical items, cooling systems, suspension and braking parts. Even in financial year 2020 India imported 25% of total import from China.

Retail Payment System explained - RBI allows private players to set up payment system

The Reserve Bank Of India approached a course of action for private companies in the field of retail payment systems, for the country's development. The Central Bank claimed, they will allow multiple entities significantly encouraging competition as there are very few players in this field at present. The primary objective is to set up umbrella payment platforms in India to rival the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI). Thus, on 18 August, 2020 RBI declared that interested players can submit their applications till February 26, 2021. Earlier, RBI announced three months for receiving applications while, it has been extended for six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, the eligibility criteria for entities is that it must be owned and controlled by a resident of India. In addition with three years experience in the payment ecosystem as a payment system operator, payment service provider or technology service provider. The umbrella entity shall have a minimum paid-up capital of ₹500 crore with not a single promoter having more than 40% investment. According to RBI, The umbrella entity is the need to strengthen retail digital payment system Of India. The highlighting reason behind this is the significant concentration risk on the platforms as only few operators provide a wide array of payment systems like IMPS, UPI etc. Thus, a competitive open environment is suggested by RBI where players could come in with their own products and innovate further.

Project Cheetah of Indian Armed Forces? India to add arms to 90 Heron drones

Indian Air forces have planned to add combat drones which can do the same job without risking soldiers lives. For this IAF revive " Project Cheetah" due to border tension with China. Under this project around 90 arming Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) with additional like Laser-guided bombs, anti- tank missiles for watching enemy locations also learning about their troop build up, and precious- guided munitions. This is developed by Israel Aerospace Industries. The Indian fleet of drones includes Israeli equipments, including Herons which are at present sent to Ladakh and China outskirts. This project was pending from a long time. The reason for revival is on going border conflicts. This project will cost 3,500 crores and will make the Indian forces stronger. This redesigning will help the armed power to ground station to work the automaton from far and control them via satellite.

India Nepal to build 2nd Petroleum Pipeline

In last few weeks Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli has passed many anti-India statements. He even released his statement that, “Those who are coming from India through illegal channels are spreading the virus in the country and some local representatives and party leaders are responsible for bringing in people from India without proper testing, “It has become very difficult to control Covid-19 due to the flow of people from outside. Indian virus looks more lethal than Chinese and Italian now. More are getting infected.” India till the date has not replied to any of statements released by KP Oli and as always Indian government is focusing on making India Nepal long term friendship. India's current focus is on constantly improving energy cooperation with Nepal. India, planning to build second petroleum pipeline for Nepal so that Nepal could get Petroleum products at cheaper price than before. India had already built one Petroleum Pipeline for Nepal from the Bihar State. Pipeline project was first proposed in the year 1996. This project was put again on agenda during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Nepal in 2014. And deal was signed by both the government in the year 2015. The construction work started in April 2018. The project is about 69 km pipeline which runs from Motihari Bihar to Amlekhgunj Nepal. It is first cross border pipeline in South Asia. This move seeks to make a close bond between the two countries economically and strategically. Also aim to repair the trust deficit between the countries due to the economic blockade. Before the opening of the pipeline, petroleum products were being transported from India to Nepal by tankers/trucks at 13 pick-up points (7 for products and 6 for LPG) this resulted to corruption and adulteration. With is new pipeline it will prevent all these. The Raxaul-Birgunj was the most important trade point between the two countries but the pipeline has reduced the movement of tanker trucks from these points to consumption centres in Nepal. The JWG also discussed a larger role for India in building oil production storage capacities in Nepal. It is envisaged that Indian and Nepalese companies may cooperate towards this end as well. Project cost is about ₹324 crores entirely bear the expense. This will also save Nepal's 200 crores annually which is of huge help.

Gujarat Government approves construction of 70 floor skyscrapers in 5 cities

Vijay Rupani, Chief Minister of Gujarat has approved the construction of high-rise buildings over 70 floors in five cities. The necessary permissions for construction of skyscrapers will be provided to the five megacities of Gujarat namely Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot. As per prevailing rules of Floor Space Index, maximum permissible limit for tall structures in the state was 22-23 floors. Now the state government has finally decided to amend the common general development control regulations (GDCR) to allow construction of high-rise structures. The new plans regarding tall buildings approved by the government will be applicable to structures which are over 100 metre in height. A special technical committee will be set up to give approval to such projects.The urban development and urban housing department issued a notification incorporating a new chapter in the comprehensive general development control regulations (CGDCR) and invited public suggestions and objections within 60 days. The limit was 45 metre during 2001 and then raised to 70 metre in 2017. The new policy allows builders to go as high they wish, provided a road at least 30 metre wide adjoins the plot and they have an airport no objection certificate. If a builder has a 2,500 sq metre plot, the maximum height can be 150 metre. If the plot is 3,500 sq metre then there is no limit. Skyscrapers can come up in zones that have an FSI more than 1.2 . The changes permit to total FSI up to 5.4 . Apart from preparation of a disaster management plan, a wind tunnel test of the model structure has been made compulsory under the new rules. Also, the CGDCR mandates that proposed tall buildings will have to follow the National Building Code which lays down design guidelines for construction in seismically active zones. Gujarat being a seismic- prone area, a Special Technique Committee will be formed with experts in structural engineering and soil mechanics who will examine project proposal. "The government does not intend to change through entire skyline in these cities. The main intent is to attract some iconic buildings in the cities. We are sure this move will help attract FDI in rural estate," said Deputy Secretary and officer on special Duty in department. Another reason cited by officials is that urban land is getting scarce and that "horizontal development of cities need more land, which is getting expensive by the day.

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