Source: The post is based on the article “114 seats, migrant quota cleared for J&K Assembly” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? Lok Sabha has passed Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023. What is Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment)… Continue reading Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill and J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill
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Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module retraces steps to Earth orbit: why it matters
Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module retraces steps to Earth orbit: why it matters” published in “Indian Express” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? ISRO has successfully brought back the Propulsion Module (PM) of Chandrayaan-3 from a lunar orbit to an orbit around Earth after it completed its… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module retraces steps to Earth orbit: why it matters
Group of Companies Doctrine: SC holds arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms
Source: The post is based on the article “Arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has held that an arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms under the “group of companies” doctrine. What is the… Continue reading Group of Companies Doctrine: SC holds arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms
Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Source: The post is based on the article “Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? Garba has been included in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is the 15th cultural item from India to make it to… Continue reading Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Heat Action Plans (HAPs)
Source: The post is based on the article “Heat Action Plans(HAPs)” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister of Earth Sciences has informed about the steps taken by the Government of India against Heat Waves. What are Heat Waves? Click Here to read What are the Steps taken… Continue reading Heat Action Plans (HAPs)
International Maritime Organisation (IMO): India re-elected with highest vote tally
Source: The post is based on the article “International Maritime Organisation (IMO): India re-elected with highest vote tally” published in “PIB” on 3rd December 2023 Why in the News? India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2024–25 period. What is the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)? Specifications Details What is… Continue reading International Maritime Organisation (IMO): India re-elected with highest vote tally
UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting in Accra, Ghana
Source: The post is based on the article “UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting in Accra, Ghana” published in “PIB” on 2nd December 2023 Why in the News? The Minister of State of Defence will be attending the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting at Accra, Ghana. What is United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping? Specifications Details What is… Continue reading UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting in Accra, Ghana
International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC): India will be largest cotton producer
Source: The post is based on the article “International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC): India will be largest cotton producer” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd December 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Textiles is hosting the 81st Plenary Meeting of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) in the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.… Continue reading International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC): India will be largest cotton producer
Geneva Convention: Ukraine accuses Russia of killing surrendering soldiers
Source: The post is based on the article “Geneva Convention: Ukraine accuses Russia of killing surrendering soldiers” published in “The Hindu” on 4th December 2023 Why in the News? Ukraine has accused Russia of violating the Geneva Convention by executing two unarmed Ukrainian soldiers who had signaled their intention to surrender. What is the Geneva… Continue reading Geneva Convention: Ukraine accuses Russia of killing surrendering soldiers
Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)
Source: The post is based on the article “Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)” published in “PIB” on 3rd December 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister of Science and Technology has addressed the first ever meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC). What is the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)?… Continue reading Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)
