What is the News? Rajya Sabha has passed the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022. Lok Sabha has already passed this Bill. What is the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022? Purpose: The Bill seeks to amend the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957. Key Provisions of the Bill Unification of Municipal Corporations in Delhi: The… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022
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75 Digital Banking Units in different districts to be set up in consumer- friendly manner: Minister
What is the News? In the Union Budget 2022, the Finance Minister has proposed setting up 75 digital banking units (DBUs) in 75 districts across India through scheduled commercial banks. What are Digital Banking Units (DBUs)? Simply put, digital banking involves taking all traditional banking activity online — doing away with paperwork like cheques, pay-in… Continue reading 75 Digital Banking Units in different districts to be set up in consumer- friendly manner: Minister
Bill in Lok Sabha to ban WMD funding
Present Status: Passed in both the Houses and received the assent of the President on the 6th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems Amendment Bill, 2022?3 What was the need for this Bill?4 Key Provisions of the Bill: What is the News? The External… Continue reading Bill in Lok Sabha to ban WMD funding
The Indian Antarctic Bill and its various provisions
Present Status: Passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Received the assent of the President on the 6th of August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of the Indian Antarctic Bill,2022?3 Why was the need for Antarctica Bill?4 What is Antarctic Treaty? What is the News? Lok Sabha has introduced… Continue reading The Indian Antarctic Bill and its various provisions
99% of world breathes unhealthy air: new WHO data
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Air Quality Database 2022?3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What are the WHO’s New Air Quality Guidelines? What is the News? Ahead of the World Health Day (7th April), the World Health Organization (WHO) has released the Air Quality Database 2022. What is the… Continue reading 99% of world breathes unhealthy air: new WHO data
Explained | Arctic sea ice peaked on February 25 this year. Why Is that important?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sea Ice?3 Why is polar sea ice important?4 What is happening to the Arctic Sea Ice? What is the News? Arctic sea ice has appeared to have hit its annual maximum extent on February 25, 2022, after growing through the fall and winter. According to National Snow and… Continue reading Explained | Arctic sea ice peaked on February 25 this year. Why Is that important?
Broadcast Seva Portal launched for ease of doing business in broadcast
What is the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched the “Broadcast Seva Portal”. What is Broadcast Seva Portal? Launched by: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(I&B). Purpose: It is an online portal aimed at improving the ease of doing business in the broadcast industry. Features: The portal can be used by broadcasters for… Continue reading Broadcast Seva Portal launched for ease of doing business in broadcast
Union Minister launches a major futuristic PPP mode initiative for ‘Clean Energy’ with the full launch of “Mission Integrated Biorefineries” to accelerate Clean Energy solutions through Public-Private Alliances
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science and Technology has announced the launch of the Integrated Biorefineries Mission. What is the Integrated Biorefineries Mission? Launched under Mission Innovation Co-Led by: India and Netherlands Aim: Develop and demonstrate innovative solutions to accelerate the commercialization of integrated biorefineries, with a target of replacing 10% of… Continue reading Union Minister launches a major futuristic PPP mode initiative for ‘Clean Energy’ with the full launch of “Mission Integrated Biorefineries” to accelerate Clean Energy solutions through Public-Private Alliances
India’s trade deficit widens 87.5% to record $192 billion
Contents1 What is the News?2 India’s Merchandise Trade Deficit3 Why has the trade deficit increased?4 What are the concerns going forward? What is the News? According to Government data, India’s trade deficit has increased by 87.5% to a record $192 billion in 2021-22 from $102 billion in the previous financial year. India’s Merchandise Trade Deficit… Continue reading India’s trade deficit widens 87.5% to record $192 billion
Facial Recognition System(FRS) is to be implemented in phased manner
What is the News? The Minister of Civil Aviation has informed Lok Sabha that Facial Recognition System(FRS) is to be implemented in a phased manner. What is a Facial Recognition System(FRS)? The facial recognition system is part of the Digi Yatra initiative of the government for providing passengers with a seamless and hassle-free experience at… Continue reading Facial Recognition System(FRS) is to be implemented in phased manner
