What is the News? On March 27, 2021, the world observed the Earth Hour Day. About Earth Hour Earth Hour is a global movement for environmental conservation. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) started it in 2007. It is an annual event, that takes place on the last Saturday of March. Millions of people… Continue reading What is “Earth Hour”?
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Supreme Court Allows Sale of “Electoral Bonds”
Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the case?3 What did the Supreme Court say?4 What were the arguments against the Electoral Bonds? What is the News? The Supreme Court has refused to stay the sale of electoral bonds prior to the Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. What was the case? An… Continue reading Supreme Court Allows Sale of “Electoral Bonds”
UN observes “International Day of Forests”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About International Day of Forests:3 Forest cover in India4 About United Nations Forum on Forests: What is the News? The United Nations observes March 21 as the International Day of Forests. About International Day of Forests: The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as the International Day of Forests… Continue reading UN observes “International Day of Forests”
Finance Minister launched “Central Scrutiny Centre” and “IEPFA App”
Contents1 What is the news?2 About Central Scrutiny Centre:3 Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF):4 IEPF Authority: What is the news? The Finance Minister has virtually launched the Central Scrutiny Centre(CSC). She also launched the mobile app for the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority(IEPFA). About Central Scrutiny Centre: Central Scrutiny Centre is an initiative… Continue reading Finance Minister launched “Central Scrutiny Centre” and “IEPFA App”
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2021
Introduced: The Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 22/03/2021 as a Government Bill (Ministry of Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting). Present Status: The Bill was passed in both the Houses and received President’s assent on 28.03.2021. About National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NBFID) Act,2021 Aim: The Act seeks to establish… Continue reading National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2021
CIC Annual Report on “RTI Applications”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About CIC Annual Report:3 What are the key findings of the report?4 Right to Information Act, 2005 and exemptions: What is the News? The Central Information Commission(CIC) released its annual report. The report provides the data on the number of RTI applications received and rejected by public authorities. About CIC… Continue reading CIC Annual Report on “RTI Applications”
IMD launches “Climate Data Service Portal” on World Meteorological Day
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Climate Data Service Portal:3 Components of the Climate Data Service Portal:4 About India Meteorological Department (IMD):5 About World Meteorological Organization(WMO):6 About World Meteorological Day: What is the News? India Meteorological Department(IMD) launches the Climate Data Service Portal on the occasion of World Meteorological Day. About Climate Data Service Portal:… Continue reading IMD launches “Climate Data Service Portal” on World Meteorological Day
PM thanks “United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR)”
What is the News? Recently the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) appreciated India’s progress in reducing premature mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The Indian Prime Minister(PM) has thanked the UNITAR in return. About United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR) United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR) is a dedicated training arm… Continue reading PM thanks “United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR)”
The first “Inter-State Tiger Relocation Project” Suspended
What is the News? The first inter-state tiger relocation project has been suspended. About the First Tiger Relocation Project: The National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) launched the first Tiger Relocation Project in 2018. Under the Project, two tigers a male (Mahavir) from Kanha Tiger Reserve and a female (Sundari) from Bandhavgarh from MP, were relocated to Satkosia… Continue reading The first “Inter-State Tiger Relocation Project” Suspended
Collegium System and Appointment of “Ad-Hoc judges” in High Courts
What is the News? The Supreme Court has asked the reason from the government for delaying the process of appointment of judges. As the government has not cleared the 55 recommendations made by the Collegium for judicial appointments to High Courts. Vacancies in High Courts: The total sanctioned strength in the 25 High Courts is… Continue reading Collegium System and Appointment of “Ad-Hoc judges” in High Courts
