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
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Pandemic has worsened gender inequality in India, says Oxfam
News: Oxfam has released a report titled worsened gender inequality Report 2020 — On Women’s Back”. Facts: About the report: The report is based on data and responses collected from urban and rural women in New Delhi and Rajasthan in the past year. Key Takeaways: Covid-19 induced inequality: The onset of the covid-19 pandemic may… Continue reading Pandemic has worsened gender inequality in India, says Oxfam
STPI invests ₹400 cr. in office, connectivity infra
News: Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is investing up to ₹400 crore in setting up office and connectivity infrastructure across several cities offering small technology firms a ‘plug-and-play’ facility. Facts: STPI: It is an Autonomous Society set up in 1991 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Aim: To encourage, promote… Continue reading STPI invests ₹400 cr. in office, connectivity infra
Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs launches initiatives for Cities
News: Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs has launched several initiatives namely Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge and Data Maturity Assessment Framework Cycle 2. Facts: Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge: What is it? It is a 3-year initiative that aims to support cities to develop, pilot and scale solutions that enhance the quality of life of young… Continue reading Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs launches initiatives for Cities
Government forms committee to review TRP guidelines
News: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has constituted a four-member committee to review the guidelines on TRPs (Television Rating Points). Facts: Chaired by: The committee will be chaired by Shashi S. Vempati, CEO, Prasar Bharti. Terms of Reference: The Terms of Reference for the Committee shall be as under: Study past recommendations made by… Continue reading Government forms committee to review TRP guidelines
Cabinet approves Luhri Stage-I Hydro Power Project
News: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA) has approved an investment of Rs 1,810 crore for the Luhri Stage-1 Hydro Electric Project. Facts: Luhri Stage-1 Hydro Electric Project: It is a 210 MW project being developed on the Satluj river in Shimla and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh. Executed by: The project is being executed by… Continue reading Cabinet approves Luhri Stage-I Hydro Power Project
UN-Habitat Releases World Cities Report 2020
News: On World Cities Day, UN-Habitat has released the World’s Cities Report 2020: The Value of Sustainable Urbanization. Facts: About the report: The report aims to show the intrinsic value of sustainable urbanization and how it should be harnessed for the wellbeing of all. Additional Facts: World Cities Day: It was designated by… Continue reading UN-Habitat Releases World Cities Report 2020
13th Urban Mobility India Conference 2020
News: Union Housing and Affairs Minister has inaugurated the 13th Urban Mobility India Conference 2020. Facts: Organized by: The conference is being organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Aim: To disseminate information to the cities whose officials attend the conference to help them keep up-to-date with the latest and best urban… Continue reading 13th Urban Mobility India Conference 2020
iGOT platform : More than 15 lakh online trainees issued certificates
News: Government has said that Integrated Government Online training ’- iGOT platform has issued more than 15 lakh online trainees certificates. Facts: iGOT: It is an E-learning platform launched by the Department of Personnel and Training to promote capacity building among the frontline workers to handle CoVID-19 pandemic. Target Group: Doctors, Nurses, Central & State… Continue reading iGOT platform : More than 15 lakh online trainees issued certificates
AYUSH Ministry and Invest India to jointly set up “Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau”
News: Ministry of AYUSH and Invest India has formed a collaboration to set up a “Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau(SPFB)”. Facts: Aim: To facilitate planned, systematic growth and investment in the AYUSH(Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) sector. Functions: The activities to be undertaken by the SPFB would include : Knowledge Creation… Continue reading AYUSH Ministry and Invest India to jointly set up “Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau”
