News: PNGRB released a concept paper proposing an interoperable service framework so LPG bookings are fulfilled within 24 hours, even by another Oil Marketing Company. About Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) PNGRB is sector regulator for petroleum, petroleum products, and natural gas, with a consumer-protection and market-development mandate under its Act. Established: It… Continue reading Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB)
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Traditional Ritual Theatres of India
News: UNESCO recognition of Indian ritual theatres—Kutiyattam, Mudiyettu, Ramman, and Ramlila—highlights their Intangible Cultural Heritage status and the need for sustained safeguarding and transmission. About Traditional Ritual Theatres of India UNESCO has inscribed four significant ritual theatre forms from India on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Kutiyattam, Mudiyettu, Ramman, and… Continue reading Traditional Ritual Theatres of India
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative
News: Bidar district from Karnataka won the Centre’s Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Award under Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain, for exemplary water conservation and community participation. About Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative About It is a national-level, community-driven campaign to conserve water and recharge groundwater. It builds on Gujarat’s Jal Sanchay experience and scales… Continue reading Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative
National Security Act (NSA), 1980
News: Sonam Wangchuk’s preventive detention under the National Security Act (NSA) has renewed attention on this stringent law that is used against perceived threats to public order and national security. About National Security Act (NSA), 1980 It is an act that empowers the government to detain a person if the authorities are satisfied that he/she… Continue reading National Security Act (NSA), 1980
Drone Wall Initiative
News: The European Union launched a “drone wall” along its eastern flank after recent airspace violations by Russia. About Drone Wall Initiative Drone Wall Initiative It is a cutting-edge defense strategy being adopted by the European Union (EU) and several NATO countries to counter escalating airspace violations, particularly from Russian drones. The initiative is… Continue reading Drone Wall Initiative
New Ramsar Sites of Bihar – Gokul Jalashay and Udaipur Jheel
News: Two Bihar wetlands—Gokul Jalashay (Buxar) and Udaipur Jheel (West Champaran)—are newly designated Ramsar Sites, raising Bihar’s total to five and India’s tally to 93. About Gokul Jalashay Ramsar Site Location Buxar district (Bihar) River Associated It is situated on the southern edge of the Ganga River. Type It is an oxbow lake spread over… Continue reading New Ramsar Sites of Bihar – Gokul Jalashay and Udaipur Jheel
World Para Athletics Championships 2025
News: India is hosting the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 , marking India’s debut as host of this global event. World Para Athletics Championships It is a biennial global competition in track and field for athletes with physical disabilities. It is organised by World Para Athletics, a subcommittee of the International Paralympic Committee. About World… Continue reading World Para Athletics Championships 2025
National Science and Technology Survey of India
News: The Ministry of Science and Technology plans to postpone publishing its National S&T Survey analysis due to weak private-sector responses, with a likely submission extension to November 30, 2025. About National Science and Technology Survey of India It is a biennial survey that gauges the state of scientific research in India. It is prepared… Continue reading National Science and Technology Survey of India
Article 304 of Indian Constitution
News: The Supreme Court struck down a 2007 Rajasthan notification granting VAT exemption on locally made asbestos cement sheets and bricks, citing violation of Article 304(a). About Article 304 of Indian Constitution Article 304 Notwithstanding anything in Article 301 or Article 303, the Legislature of a State may by law- (a) impose on goods imported… Continue reading Article 304 of Indian Constitution
GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
News: The launch of GSTAT and the GSTAT e-Courts Portal marks a major step in strengthening India’s indirect tax dispute-resolution system. About GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) About GSTAT It is the specialized second-appeal forum for GST disputes, providing a common Centre-State platform. It ensures uniform, quicker dispute resolution. Legal backing It is a statutory appellate… Continue reading GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
