Source: The post is based on the article “Current procedure for inclusion of communities in Scheduled Tribes list adequate, Centre tells Rajya Sabha” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Tribal Affairs Ministry has said that the current procedure for the inclusion of communities on the Scheduled Tribes list… Continue reading Current procedure for inclusion of communities in Scheduled Tribes list adequate, Centre tells Rajya Sabha
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Eurasian otter raises hope for J&K stream
Source: The post is based on the article “Eurasian otter raises hope for J&K stream” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? A team of scientists has spotted Eurasian otters in the Neeru stream of the Chenab catchment. What is Eurasian Otter? Scientific Name: Lutra lutra It is an elusive,… Continue reading Eurasian otter raises hope for J&K stream
39 Of World’s 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “39 Of World’s 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India: Report” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 What is the News? IQ Air, a Swiss air quality technology company has released a report titled “World Air Quality Report, 2022”. What is the World Air Quality Report?… Continue reading 39 Of World’s 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India: Report
Friction over formula: why some States get more from Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Friction over formula: why some States get more from Centre” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The 15th Finance Commission has given the population (Census 2011) a higher weightage over performance. This revenue-sharing formula has created friction between States and the… Continue reading Friction over formula: why some States get more from Centre
Union Minister says, an umbrella scheme Research, Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) is being implemented by the Ministry for capacity building
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister says, an umbrella scheme Research, Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) is being implemented by the Ministry for capacity building” published in PIB on 15th March 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Earth Sciences has informed Lok Sabha about the Research, Education and… Continue reading Union Minister says, an umbrella scheme Research, Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) is being implemented by the Ministry for capacity building
Foreign lawyers, firms can operate in India: BCI
Source: The post is based on the article “Foreign lawyers, firms can operate in India: BCI” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Bar Council of India(BCI) has opened up a law practice in India to foreign lawyers and law firms. What is the Bar Council of India(BCI)? The… Continue reading Foreign lawyers, firms can operate in India: BCI
Governors cannot precipitate the fall of elected governments: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Governors cannot precipitate the fall of elected governments: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has questioned the Maharashtra governor’s rationale in calling for a trust vote that led to the resignation of the Chief Minister. What… Continue reading Governors cannot precipitate the fall of elected governments: Supreme Court
PM-SYM re-evaluation underway: Labour ministry
Source: The post is based on the article “PM-SYM re-evaluation underway: Labour ministry” published in Business Standard on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Labour has ordered a third-party evaluation of Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) to identify the hurdles in the scheme’s implementation. What is Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi… Continue reading PM-SYM re-evaluation underway: Labour ministry
Doha Political Declaration adopted by world leaders to fast-track progress in least developed countries
Source: The post is based on the article “Doha Political Declaration adopted by world leaders to fast-track progress in least developed countries” published in Down To Earth on 15th March 2023 What is the News? The 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) concluded with the adoption of the ‘Doha Political Declaration’… Continue reading Doha Political Declaration adopted by world leaders to fast-track progress in least developed countries
India plans new security testing for smartphones, crackdown on pre-installed apps
Source: The post is based on the article “India plans new security testing for smartphones, crackdown on pre-installed apps” published in The Hindu on 15th March 2023 What is the News? The government of India plans to force smartphone makers to allow the removal of pre-installed apps and mandate screening of major operating system updates… Continue reading India plans new security testing for smartphones, crackdown on pre-installed apps
