Source: The post is based on the article “UN lays down guidelines to protect children displaced by climate change” published in Down To Earth on 26th July 2022. What is the News? United Nations-backed agencies have released “The Guiding Principles for Children on the Move in the Context of Climate Change”. These are guidelines to… Continue reading UN lays down guidelines to protect children displaced by climate change
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GIFT City: India’s upcoming economic and financial hub
Source: The post is based on the article “GIFT City: India’s upcoming economic and financial hub” published in Indian Express on 29th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is GIFT City?3 What is GIFT IFSC? 4 What are the Foreign Universities present in the GIFT IFSC? What is the News? India is one of… Continue reading GIFT City: India’s upcoming economic and financial hub
Suspension of MPs: the rules, and the powers of presiding officers
Source: The post is based on the article “Suspension of MPs: the rules, and the powers of presiding officers” published in Indian Express on 29th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Who do MPs disrupt Parliament?3 Who can suspend MPs for disruption?4 Can courts intervene in a matter of suspension of MPs? What is… Continue reading Suspension of MPs: the rules, and the powers of presiding officers
Lok Sabha passes family courts Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes family courts Bill” published in Indian Express on 29th July 2022. Present Status: Passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Family Courts Act, 1984?3 What is the Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022?4 Why was this amendment… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes family courts Bill
Trend on Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Trend on Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) in India” published in PIB on 28th July 2022. What is the News? This article talks about the trends in Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) into India. What is the trend in FDI inflows into India in FY 21-22? FDI Inflows: India has received… Continue reading Trend on Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) in India
Family Planning Vision-2030 document: Government worried about teen pregnancies
Source: The post is based on the article “Government worried about teen pregnancies” published in The Hindu on 29th July 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the Family Planning Vision-2030 document. What are the key highlights from the Family Planning Vision-2030 document? India’s Population: India has the… Continue reading Family Planning Vision-2030 document: Government worried about teen pregnancies
Explained: Three reasons why a revival package for BSNL was cleared
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Three reasons why a revival package for BSNL was cleared” published in Indian Express on 28th July 2022. What is the News? The government has cleared Rs 1.64 lakh crore booster shot for state-owned loss-making telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd(BSNL). What are the key aspects… Continue reading Explained: Three reasons why a revival package for BSNL was cleared
India has Taken Lead to raise the issue of Climate Finance at International Forums
Source: The post is based on the article “India has Taken Lead to raise the issue of Climate Finance at International Forums” published in PIB on 28th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Climate Finance?3 What has been the state of climate finance support from developed to developing countries?4 How has India… Continue reading India has Taken Lead to raise the issue of Climate Finance at International Forums
PM declares 44th Chess Olympiad open
Source: The post is based on the article “PM declares 44th Chess Olympiad open” published in PIB on 28th July 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has declared open the 44th Chess Olympiad at JLN Indoor Stadium, Chennai. Note: Chennai is India’s undisputed chess capital as Tamil Nadu is home to 26 of… Continue reading PM declares 44th Chess Olympiad open
Explained: Why the govt plans to scrap the decades-old Coffee Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why the govt plans to scrap the decades-old Coffee Act” published in Indian Express on 29th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Coffee Board Act,1942?3 What were the earlier amendments made to the Act?4 What is the purpose of the Coffee (Promotion… Continue reading Explained: Why the govt plans to scrap the decades-old Coffee Act
