BJP MP from Madhya Pradesh Virendra Kumar has been appointed as the Pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Pro-tem Speaker’s appointment, functions and powers are not clearly mentioned in the Constitution. After, the new government is formed, the Legislative Section of Parliament prepares a list of the senior most Lok Sabha members. The list is… Continue reading BJP MP Virendra Kumar to be Pro-tem speaker of Lok Sabha
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Gujarat on alert as cyclonic storm Vayu inches towards coast
Gujarat has been put on high alert after Cyclonic storm Vayu intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. The cyclonic storm has been named Vayu by India. The severe cyclonic storm Vayu developed in the Arabian Sea and is expected to make a landfall on the Saurashtra coast between Porbandar and Mahuva Kutch. The IMD ranks… Continue reading Gujarat on alert as cyclonic storm Vayu inches towards coast
Govt eyes reforms, to club 44 labour laws into 4 codes
The Central government is planning to introduce a new Labour Bill in the upcoming session of the Parliament with an aim to help investors and accelerate growth. The new labour legislation would merge the existing 44 labour laws under four specific categories which are (a)wages (b)social security (c)industrial safety and welfare and (d)industrial relations. Labour… Continue reading Govt eyes reforms, to club 44 labour laws into 4 codes
ICAT Releases India’s 1st BS – VI Certificate in Two Wheeler Segment
International Centre for Automotive Technology(ICAT) has released India’s first Type Approval Certificate(TAC) for Bharat Stage VI(BS VI) norms for the two wheeler segment in New Delhi. The certificate was released and handed over by Director of ICAT to top officials of the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers).This is India’s first certification in the two wheeler segment… Continue reading ICAT Releases India’s 1st BS – VI Certificate in Two Wheeler Segment
Right to liberty not negotiable, release journalist, SC tells UP govt
The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release on bail of freelance journalist Prashant Kanojia. He was arrested for alleged objectionable comments on Twitter against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The SC affirmed that fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution of India and in particular Articles 19 and 21 are non-negotiable. The SC also clarified that… Continue reading Right to liberty not negotiable, release journalist, SC tells UP govt
Govt to ask RBI to remove priority lending limit for renewable energy sector
The Ministry of new and renewable energy(MNRE) has decided to ask the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) for removal of the priority sector lending limit for the renewable energy(RE) sector. This will encourage the PSBs(public sector banks) to lend more for renewable energy projects and help RE developers access easy finance. India is running the world’s… Continue reading Govt to ask RBI to remove priority lending limit for renewable energy sector
Villagers turn to age-old ritual for rains
Recently,Valasa Devarlu was celebrated in the number of villages of Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. The festival was celebrated in the face of drought conditions and with only a few weeks left for the sowing season to close. Valasa Devarlu is a traditional old age ritual dating back to the reign of emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya.This… Continue reading Villagers turn to age-old ritual for rains
India’s first dinosaur museum inaugurated
Gujarat Chief Minister has inaugurated India’s first dinosaur museum and fossil park at Raiyoli village of Mahisagar district,Gujarat. Raiyoli is globally known to be the third largest fossil site and the second largest dinosaur hatchery from where about 10,000 dinosaur eggs have been found. The new museum will create a prehistoric-like era environment when dinosaurs… Continue reading India’s first dinosaur museum inaugurated
Govt to states: Integrate all water depts like Jal Shakti Ministry
The central government has requested all states to adopt an approach similar to the newly-formulated Jal Shakti Ministry in order to integrate all ministries and bodies dealing with water under one umbrella. Recently the Centre has formed a new ‘Jal Shakti’ Ministry. It has been formed by merging the erstwhile Ministry of Water Resources, River… Continue reading Govt to states: Integrate all water depts like Jal Shakti Ministry
El Salvador recognises forests as living entities
Recently, El Salvador has taken the decision to recognise forests as living entities. This decision was taken as El Salvador has lost about 85% of its native forests since the 1960s while Earth has lost about 80% of its native forests. This recognition will require each person to commit to caring,preserving and respecting forests.People should… Continue reading El Salvador recognises forests as living entities
