What is News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) informs the Lok Sabha that a “Cyber Volunteer programme” has been rolled out. The Ministry also informed that the services of Cyber volunteers will be utilized by the State police as per requirement. About Cyber Crime Volunteers Program: Launched by: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) Aim… Continue reading “Cyber Volunteer programme” for Citizens
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Status of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act(UAPA) in 2019
What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) informed Lok Sabha about the number of cases registered under the Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act(UAPA) in 2019. Key Data Provided by MHA on cases under UAPA: Persons arrested under UAPA: In 1226 cases around 1948 persons were arrested under UAPA across the country in 2019. This… Continue reading Status of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act(UAPA) in 2019
Parliamentary Standing Committee report on Environment Ministry
What is the news? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Forests and Climate Change chaired by a Rajya Sabha member has tabled its report. The report demands more grants to the Environment ministry. What were the key highlights of the report? On Budget allocation for Environment Ministry: In Budget 2020-21, Government has reduced the revised… Continue reading Parliamentary Standing Committee report on Environment Ministry
What are “Sattras”?
What is the news? In Assam, the campaigns of political parties often include going to different Sattras to seek blessings or to glorify the teachings of Sankardeva. What are Sattras? Sattras are monastic institutions in Assam. They were created as part of the 16th century Neo-Vaishnavite reformist movement. Movements started by the Vaishnavite saint-reformer Srimanta… Continue reading What are “Sattras”?
El Salvador becomes “Malaria-free Country”
What is the news? El Salvador becomes the first Malaria-free country in Central America and the third in America. It received a Malaria-free certificate from the World Health Organization (WHO). About Malaria: Malaria is a disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. It is transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Types: There… Continue reading El Salvador becomes “Malaria-free Country”
Tap Water Shortage in Schools despite “100-day special campaign”
What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources provided information that only half of the government schools and anganwadis have a tap water supply. It is despite a 100-day special campaign by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Centre’s 100-day Special Campaign: Launched by: On 2nd October 2020, the Ministry of Jal Shakti… Continue reading Tap Water Shortage in Schools despite “100-day special campaign”
PM to inaugurate “Maitri Setu Bridge”
What is the News? The Prime Minister will inaugurate the ‘Maitri Setu’ bridge between India and Bangladesh. About Maitri Setu: Constructed by: National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. Maitri Setu is a bridge between India and Bangladesh. It is a 1.9 km long bridge over the Feni River. This bridge will connect Sabroom in… Continue reading PM to inaugurate “Maitri Setu Bridge”
Functions of “NSIL | New Space India Limited”
What is the news? The government clarified the mandate of the New Space India Limited(NSIL) to the Rajya Sabha. It was in response to a query by the Standing Committee on Science and Technology on whether NSIL would replace ISRO. What will be the role of ISRO? ISRO would be in charge of projects linked… Continue reading Functions of “NSIL | New Space India Limited”
PM received “Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award”
What is the News? The Prime Minister received the Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award. Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award: Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award was instituted in 2016. Awarded by: the Cambridge Energy Research Associates Week (CERAWeek). Purpose: The Global Energy and Environment Leadership award recognize the commitment of leadership to the… Continue reading PM received “Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award”
All-Woman crew of SCI Vessel makes history
What is the News? Union Minister has flagged off an all-women crew onboard Shipping Corporation of India(SCI) vessel named “MT Swarna Krishna”. This initiative was taken to celebrate International Women’s Day. What is the significance of this initiative? This is the first time in the world maritime history that a ship is being sailed by… Continue reading All-Woman crew of SCI Vessel makes history
