Contents1 What is the News?2 About UNHRC Resolution on Sri Lanka:3 Was the Resolution adopted or rejected?4 Sri Lanka’s Reaction:5 About UNHRC What is the News? India has abstained from a crucial vote on Sri Lanka’s human rights record at the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC). About UNHRC Resolution on Sri Lanka: Firstly, the 46th… Continue reading India abstains in the “UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka”
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Supreme Court Orders Waiver Of Compound Interest For All Borrowers
Contents1 What is the News?2 RBI Loan Moratorium Scheme:3 What petition was filed before the Supreme Court?4 Key Takeaways from the Supreme Court Verdict: What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed banks and financial institutions to refund compound interest collected on EMI (Equated Monthly installments) for loans. Calculation of the refunds will happen… Continue reading Supreme Court Orders Waiver Of Compound Interest For All Borrowers
POWERGRID Launches E-Tendering Portal “PRANIT”
What is the News? Power Grid Corporation of India Limited(POWERGRID) launched a portal named “PRANIT”. About PRANIT Portal: PRANIT is an e-Tendering Portal. It aims to make the tendering process more transparent through less paperwork and ease of operation. Significance: The portal is certified by Standardisation, Testing and Quality Certification Directorate(STQC), Ministry of Electronics and… Continue reading POWERGRID Launches E-Tendering Portal “PRANIT”
What is “Parosmia”?
What is the News? The most common symptoms of Covid-19 are anosmia and ageusia. However, several people are also experiencing parosmia. It is characterized by a change in perception of odours. Anosmia: It is the partial or complete loss of the sense of smell. This loss may be temporary or permanent. Ageusia: It is a… Continue reading What is “Parosmia”?
What is the “Ken-Betwa Link Project”?
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Ken-Betwa Link Project:3 Concerns:4 About National River Linking Project(NRLP): What is the News? Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh signed a memorandum of agreement to implement the Ken Betwa Link Project(KBLP). About Ken-Betwa Link Project: Ken-Betwa Link Project is the first project under the National Perspective Plan… Continue reading What is the “Ken-Betwa Link Project”?
Madras High Court on Use of Public Funds for Campaigns
What is the News? The Madras High Court has asked the ECI (Election Commission of India) to ensure that public funds are not for campaign purposes. What was the case before the Madras High Court? A political party filed the PIL in the Madras High Court. It seeks a direction to ECI to prohibit ministers,… Continue reading Madras High Court on Use of Public Funds for Campaigns
Concerns with the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Synopsis:The Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021 has few important concerns. But the move is a welcome step to the Insurance sector. Contents1 Introduction:2 About the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021:3 Concerns with the Insurance (Amendment) Bill:4 Government’s response to the concerns: Introduction: The Lok Sabha has passed the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill had earlier been… Continue reading Concerns with the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021
India participated in ‘World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021’
What is the News? Union Minister of Telecom has represented India at the World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021. About World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021(WSIS): World Summit on the Information Society(WSIS) is one of the world’s largest annual gathering of the ‘ICT for development’ community. The UN General Assembly approved… Continue reading India participated in ‘World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021’
Jharkhand launched ‘SAAMAR campaign’ to fight malnutrition
What is the News? The Jharkhand government has launched the SAAMAR campaign to tackle malnutrition in the state. About SAAMAR Campaign: Full-Form: SAAMAR is an acronym for Strategic Action for Alleviation of Malnutrition and Anaemia Reduction. Aim: The SAAMAR campaign aims to identify anaemic women and malnourished children. Further, the campaign brings together various departments… Continue reading Jharkhand launched ‘SAAMAR campaign’ to fight malnutrition
Initiatives under ‘Namami Gange Programme’
What is the News? The Government of India is currently implementing several initiatives under the Namami Gange Programme to clean the polluted rivers of Ganga. Namami Gange Programme: Launched in: The Programme was launched in 2014. It is an Integrated Conservation Mission under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Aim: To achieve effective abatement of pollution,… Continue reading Initiatives under ‘Namami Gange Programme’
