Source: PIB What is the News? The Central Government has announced that it will provide 27% reservation for OBCs and 10% reservation for the economically weaker section(EWS). It will be provided under the All India Quota (AIQ) scheme for undergraduate and postgraduate medical/dental courses in state medical and dental colleges from 2021-22. About All India… Continue reading Landmark decision taken by Government of India in Medical Education
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Amendments to Act regulating major airports passed in LS
Source: Livemint Introduced: Rajya Sabha (12th July 2019) Passed: Rajya Sabha (16th July 2019) Passed: Lok Sabha (2nd August 2019) Present status: Received assent of the President on 6th August 2019 The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Purpose of the Bill: The Bill seeks to amend the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority… Continue reading Amendments to Act regulating major airports passed in LS
Over 9 lakh kids, most from UP, acutely malnourished
Source: TOI What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has informed Rajya Sabha about the status of the Malnourishment of Children in India. Malnourishment in Children: Over 9.3 lakh severely acute malnourished (SAM) children between six months and six years have been identified in the country till November 2020. Out of this… Continue reading Over 9 lakh kids, most from UP, acutely malnourished
Affordable Rental Housing Complexes Scheme under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has informed that about 88,236 govt-funded vacant houses are available. They can be converted into Affordable Rental Housing Complexes under the Affordable Rental Housing Complexes Scheme. About Affordable Rental Housing Complexes Scheme: Affordable Rental Housing Complexes(ARHCs) is a Sub-scheme under Pradhan Mantri… Continue reading Affordable Rental Housing Complexes Scheme under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package
National Gallery of Australia returns 14 artworks including Chola idols
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The National Gallery of Australia(NGA) has announced that it would return 14 works of art from its Asian art collection to India. The art collection includes the dancing child-saint Sambandar of the 12th century, belonging to the Chola dynasty. About Chola Dynasty: The Chola Dynasty is a Tamil… Continue reading National Gallery of Australia returns 14 artworks including Chola idols
Geo-imaging satellite “EOS-03” is scheduled for launch in third quarter of 2021
Source: PIB What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) is scheduled to launch a geo-imaging satellite named “EOS-03” in the third quarter of 2021. About EOS-03: EOS-03 is a geo-imaging satellite for earth observation. The satellite is capable of imaging the whole country four-five times daily. The satellite would enable near real-time monitoring of… Continue reading Geo-imaging satellite “EOS-03” is scheduled for launch in third quarter of 2021
India’s 14 Tiger Reserves get Global CA/TS recognition
Source: PIB What is the News? Environment Minister has announced that 14 Tiger Reserves from India have received the accreditation of the Global Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards (CA|TS). Tiger Reserves that received Global CA|TS recognition: India’s 14 tiger reserves that have received the accreditation of the Global Conservation Assured|Tiger Standards(CA|TS) are: Manas, Kaziranga and… Continue reading India’s 14 Tiger Reserves get Global CA/TS recognition
Parliament Passes Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill 2021
Source: PIB Introduced: Lok Sabha (15th March 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha (24th March 2021) Passed: Rajya Sabha (28th July 2021) Present Status: Received the assent of the President on the 7th August 2021. About Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2021: The Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill, 2021 seeks to amend the Juvenile… Continue reading Parliament Passes Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill 2021
India has 500 million tonnes of gold ore reserves: Govt
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? The Union Minister of Mines has informed Rajya Sabha about the Gold Ore Reserves present in India. Gold Ore Reserves in India: According to National Mineral Inventory data, India has 501.83 million tonnes of gold ore reserves as of April 1, 2015. Out of these, 22 million… Continue reading India has 500 million tonnes of gold ore reserves: Govt
KVIC & BSF Launch Project BOLD in Jaisalmer to Prevent Desertification and Support Rural Economy
Source: PIB What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF) has planted 1000 bamboo saplings at Tanot village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan under Project BOLD. About Project BOLD: Project BOLD (Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought) is an initiative of Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC). Purpose: The… Continue reading KVIC & BSF Launch Project BOLD in Jaisalmer to Prevent Desertification and Support Rural Economy
