What is the news? The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to a plea. The plea is related to the cancellation of over three-crore ration cards for not linking them to Aadhaar. What is the case? A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by the mother of an 11-year-old. The child… Continue reading SC sought Centre’s response in “ration cards cancellation” case
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Implementation of “National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP)”
What is the News? The government of India has informed the Lok Sabha about the implementation of the National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP). About National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP): Firstly, it was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs with the support of the World Bank. It addresses the cyclone risks in the country. Secondly,… Continue reading Implementation of “National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP)”
India-Bangladesh meeting under “Joint Rivers Commission framework”
What is the News? India-Bangladesh Water Resources Secretary-level meeting held under the Joint Rivers Commission framework. The meeting took place in New Delhi. What are the key takeaways from the meeting? India and Bangladesh share 54 common rivers. It directly impacts the livelihood of people in the two countries. Hence, both the countries agreed to… Continue reading India-Bangladesh meeting under “Joint Rivers Commission framework”
SERB launched “SERB-PRISM Portal”
What is the news? The Science and Engineering Board(SERB) launched a portal called “SERB – Project Information System & Management(SERB-PRISM Portal)”. About the SERB-PRISM Portal: Aim: The portal aims to provide information regarding all projects sanctioned by SERB from 2011 onwards. The information includes funding details, status, research summary, and project output details such as… Continue reading SERB launched “SERB-PRISM Portal”
Health Minister Appointed as Chairman of “Stop TB Partnership Board”
What is the News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare appointed as the Chairman of the Stop TB Partnership Board. The Minister will serve a 3-year term commencing July 2021. About Stop TB Partnership: Stop TB Partnership was established in the Year 2000. Aim: The aim is to eliminate tuberculosis as a public health problem.… Continue reading Health Minister Appointed as Chairman of “Stop TB Partnership Board”
MHA introduced “NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021”
What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill,2021 in the Lok Sabha. The Bill aims to change some important provisions concerning the National Capital. About NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021: It seeks to amend the Government of National Capital Territory of… Continue reading MHA introduced “NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021”
Older IIMs lag behind in enforcing “Quota rules”
What is the News? According to an RTI, older Indian Institutes of Management(IIMs) are lagging behind the newer IIMs in enforcing the quota rule. Data on IIMs enforcing Quota Rule: In older IIMs, less than 10% of the faculty are from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and the Other Backward Classes communities. However, In some newer… Continue reading Older IIMs lag behind in enforcing “Quota rules”
Himachal Pradesh to start “Seabuckthorn plantations”
What is the News? The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to start SeaBuckthorn Plantation in the cold desert areas. Contents1 About Seabuckthorn:1.0.1 Benefits of Seabuckthorn Plantation:1.0.2 Ecological Benefits:1.0.3 Commercial Benefits: About Seabuckthorn: It is a shrub that produces an orange-yellow coloured edible berry. In India, it is found above the tree line in the Himalayan… Continue reading Himachal Pradesh to start “Seabuckthorn plantations”
“UK’s Post-Brexit Foreign Policy” Focusses on Indo-Pacific
What is the news? The United Kingdom(UK) has released a document laying out its post-Brexit foreign and defence policy priorities. What are the key features of the Post-Brexit Foreign Policy? Expand Influence in Indo-Pacific: The document calls Indo-Pacific the geopolitical centre of the world. The document says that the UK is planning to expand its… Continue reading “UK’s Post-Brexit Foreign Policy” Focusses on Indo-Pacific
Cabinet Clears Proposal for Setting up of “Development Finance Institution (DFI)”
What is the news? The Union Cabinet approved a bill to set up a Development Finance Institution(DFI). It will be called National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID). About National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID): Owned by: Initially, the Government of India will own it with a 100% stake. It will gradually… Continue reading Cabinet Clears Proposal for Setting up of “Development Finance Institution (DFI)”
