Daily Current Affairs – 23 August 2025

Context

Rajeevika signs MoU with EESL to Promote Renewable Energy and Women’s Livelihoods Rajasthan Grameen Ajeevika Vikas Parishad has signed an MoU with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). As per the MoU RAJEEVIKA with EESL's aid will promote renewable energy solutions and energy efficient technologies among women self help groups(SHGs). Apart from capacity building, "solar didis" will be deployed. These efforts will facilitate income generation and will aid in spreading awareness about efficient use of energy in the community.Rajeevika State Mission...

Context

New Air Quality Monitoring Centers in Rajasthan Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board will set up 15 new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Systems (CAAQMS) in various cities of Rajasthan.These centers will monitor air quality by gauging the levels of various pollutants such as PM 2.5.In the First phase Air Quality Monitoring(AQM) Centers will be set up in Alwar, Khairthal, Kotputli, and Deeg (all within NCR region).In the Next phase AQM Centers will be set up in Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Sawai Madhopur,...

Context

Large-Scale Land Allocation Approved for Solar Parks in Rajasthan The state government has approved the land allotment for Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) for renewable energy projects.  RRVUNL will set up 2 solar parks of 5000MW and 2700 MW in Ramgarh Tehsil of Jaisalmer and in Fatehgarh Tehsil it will set up 2 solar parks of 12000 MW and 6200MW. RRVUNL has also been allotted land for a solar power plant In Bikaner district.These initiatives symbolize Rajasthan’s push...

Context

PM Modi to Inaugurate SEMICON India 2025 – India’s Biggest Semiconductor & Electronics Show Inauguration ceremony of the fourth edition of SEMICON India 2025, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be held on 2 nd September at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The three-day event will see an exhibition of 350 exhibitors, 50+ global CXOs, 33 nations and over 15,000 visitors to make it the biggest semiconductor and electronic show in South Asia. The three-day event will break down into seminars and...