The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairman has said that the government needs to tell what it has done to end manual scavenging and merely putting laws in place will not end the menace. Manual scavenging is the practice of manually cleaning, carrying, disposing of, or handling human excreta.The International Labour Organization (ILO) distinguishes three… Continue reading Laws not enough to end scavenging: NHRC chief
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Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh declared a banned terrorist organisation
The Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), has been declared as a banned terrorist organisation by the Indian government. It has been inserted in the First Schedule of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. According to the home ministry, the JMB came into existence in 1998 with the objective of establishing a Caliphate through Jihad. It has committed… Continue reading Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh declared a banned terrorist organisation
Must Read News Articles – May 25th, 2019
Archives GS-2 Higher education to get a boost with ₹1.5 lakh crore action plan The Ministry of Human Resource Development plans to launch an ambitious ₹1.5 lakh crore action plan to improve the quality and accessibility of higher education over the next five years. Laws not enough to end scavenging Stating that just putting in… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 25th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 24, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here India votes in favour of UNGA resolution demanding UK withdraw from Chagos Archipelago India was among 116 nations to vote in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution on “Advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences of the separation… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 24, 2019
India votes in favour of UNGA resolution demanding UK withdraw from Chagos Archipelago
India was among 116 nations to vote in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution on “Advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences of the separation of the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965”. The resolution demanded that the UK should withdraw its colonial administration from the Chagos Archipelago unconditionally… Continue reading India votes in favour of UNGA resolution demanding UK withdraw from Chagos Archipelago
Pakistan successfully test-fires ballistic missile Shaheen-II capable of hitting India
Pakistan has successfully test-fired surface-to-surface ballistic missile called as Shaheen-II. The Pakistan Army has said that the launch was aimed at ensuring operational readiness of the Army Strategic Forces Command. Shaheen-II Missile is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads up to a range of 1,500 kilometers which brings major Indian cities under its… Continue reading Pakistan successfully test-fires ballistic missile Shaheen-II capable of hitting India
Affiliation of ICG ship Shaurya with 3rd(Naga Hills) battalion of Assam Rifles
Assam Rifles and Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has signed an Affiliation Charter in an effort to enhance inter armed forces cooperation and utilise each other’s assets for training and sports. The charter was signed between 3rd (Naga Hills) Battalion of Assam Rifles and Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Shaurya’. The charter will facilitate greater understanding of… Continue reading Affiliation of ICG ship Shaurya with 3rd(Naga Hills) battalion of Assam Rifles
I&B advisory to TV channels; asked to comply with respective undertakings of carrying news or non-news content
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory regarding carrying of news and current affairs content on TV channels. The advisory states that in accordance with the Policy Guidelines for Uplinking of Television Channels From India,2011,I&B Ministry will give permission for uplinking of TV channels under two categories: Non-News & Current Affairs Channel: A… Continue reading I&B advisory to TV channels; asked to comply with respective undertakings of carrying news or non-news content
U20 leaders call on G20 to accelerate SDG goals progress
Recently,Tokyo has hosted the second U20 Mayors Summit.The summit took place one month ahead of the G20 Osaka Summit. Mayors of 30 major cities from across the world has urged the Global leaders to act fast on climate change, social inclusion and sustainable economic growth. The issues highlighted by the mayors and city governors will… Continue reading U20 leaders call on G20 to accelerate SDG goals progress
Tree Ambulance launched in Chennai
The Vice President of India has Inaugurated ‘Tree Ambulance’ in Chennai,Tamil Nadu. It was inaugurated on the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) celebrations.The Tree Ambulance initiative is a campaign to save trees. According to its founder, it has been conceived, designed, fabricated and equipped to provide first aid treatment to trees,… Continue reading Tree Ambulance launched in Chennai
