Source: The post is based on the article “SVEEP Programme: Electoral literacy in classrooms” published in “PIB” on 20th December 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Education and the Election Commission of India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to incorporate electoral literacy formally into the school and college education system. What… Continue reading SVEEP Programme: Electoral literacy in classrooms
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Gyanvapi Mosque: Religious character of a place of worship can be decided only in a trial, says Allahabad HC
Source: The post is based on the article “Religious character of a place of worship can be decided only in a trial, says Allahabad HC” published in “The Hindu” on 20th December 2023 Why in the News? The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the Places of Worship Act, 1991 does not prevent lawsuits seeking… Continue reading Gyanvapi Mosque: Religious character of a place of worship can be decided only in a trial, says Allahabad HC
Hydrogen cyanide found in Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus
Source: The post is based on the article “Hydrogen cyanide found in Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus” published in “PIB” on 15th December 2023 Why in the News? Based on data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, scientists have found Hydrogen Cyanide in the oceans of Saturn’s moon Enceladus. What have the scientists found on Saturn’s moon Enceladus?… Continue reading Hydrogen cyanide found in Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus
Provisions for Conservation of Marine Species
Source: The post is based on the article “Provisions for Conservation of Marine Species” published in “PIB” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the measures taken for the conservation of marine species. What are the steps taken… Continue reading Provisions for Conservation of Marine Species
Rules for Suspension of MPs – 78 Opposition MPs suspended
Source: The post on Rules for Suspension of MPs is based on the article “78 Opposition MPs suspended, most ever in a day: Why this happened, what Parliament rules say” published in “Indian Express” on 19th December 2023 Why in the News? 78 Opposition MPs from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been suspended for… Continue reading Rules for Suspension of MPs – 78 Opposition MPs suspended
Recent Initiatives for faster Coal Movement
Source: The post is based on the article “Recent Initiatives for faster Coal Movement” published in “PIB” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? The Union Minister of Coal has informed Lok Sabha about the initiatives taken for the faster movement of Coal. What are the steps taken for the faster movement of coal?… Continue reading Recent Initiatives for faster Coal Movement
Surat Diamond Bourse inaugurated in Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “Surat Diamond Bourse inaugurated in Gujarat” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) in Gujarat. What is Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB)? 1) Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) is a global centre for trading of… Continue reading Surat Diamond Bourse inaugurated in Gujarat
Subordinate Legislation: House panel pulls up Centre over delay in framing rules for Acts
Source: The post is based on the article “House panel pulls up Centre over delay in framing rules for Acts passed by Parliament” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? The Subordinate Legislation Committee of Rajya Sabha has pulled up the Union Government for the delay in framing of rules/… Continue reading Subordinate Legislation: House panel pulls up Centre over delay in framing rules for Acts
Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Terms of Office) Bill, 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Terms of Office) Bill, 2023” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? Rajya Sabha has passed The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Office and Terms of Office) Bill,… Continue reading Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Terms of Office) Bill, 2023
Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality
Source: The post is based on the article “Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? The Fourth unit of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP-4) in Gujarat has achieved criticality. What is Criticality? Criticality refers to the state where the chain reaction of nuclear fission… Continue reading Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality
