What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued directions to all the states and the Union Territories on a system to track prisoners on parole. What are the directions given by the Centre to track prisoners on parole? Firstly, States should update recent photographs of prisoners released on parole/ furlough/premature release… Continue reading System to track prisoners on parole
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‘Double-dip’: La Nina has formed for second year in a row, says NOAA
What is the News? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared that La Niña has re-developed. What is Double Dip La Nina? La Nina is one part of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle. But when two La Ninas happen one after the other (with a transition through ENSO neutral conditions in… Continue reading ‘Double-dip’: La Nina has formed for second year in a row, says NOAA
Bhaskarabda to be added to official Assam calendar
What is the News? Assam Government has announced that Bhaskarabda, a Luni-Solar Calendar, will be used as an official calendar. Note: Currently, the official calendar of the Assam government is the Saka calendar and the Gregorian calendar. However, the Bhaskarabda calendar will also be used from now onwards. What is Bhaskarabda Calendar? Bhaskarabda Calendar is… Continue reading Bhaskarabda to be added to official Assam calendar
Pandemic fuelled rise in child sexual abuse online: report
What is the News? The Global Threat Assessment report 2021 has been released by WeProtect Global Alliance. Note: WeProtect Global Alliance is a global movement of more than 200 governments, private sector companies and civil society organisations working together to transform the global response to child sexual exploitation and abuse online. What is the purpose… Continue reading Pandemic fuelled rise in child sexual abuse online: report
PM action plan: Single environment Act, birth certificate for citizenship, jobs clause in FTAs
What is the News? The Government of India has prepared a comprehensive 60-point action plan following the Prime Minister’s marathon meeting with secretaries of all departments and ministries. What are the key features of the 60 point action plan? The plan is targeted at specific ministries and departments and mainly focuses on three areas. These… Continue reading PM action plan: Single environment Act, birth certificate for citizenship, jobs clause in FTAs
Prime Minister to attend Abhidhamma Day programme at Kushinagar, organised on occasion of inauguration of Kushinagar International Airport
What is the News? The Prime Minister will visit Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh to inaugurate an international airport and attend an event marking Abhidhamma Day at Mahaparinirvana Temple. What is Abhidhamma Day? The Abhidhamma Day marks the end of a three-month rainy retreat – Varshavaas or Vassa – for the Buddhist monks and nuns, during… Continue reading Prime Minister to attend Abhidhamma Day programme at Kushinagar, organised on occasion of inauguration of Kushinagar International Airport
Union Minister inaugurates 250mm Seer Water supply scheme in Kashmir and visited Martand Sun Temple
What is the News? The Union Commerce and Industry Minister has inaugurated a 250 mm seer water supply scheme in Kashmir. He also visited the Martand Sun Temple in Kashmir. About Seer Water Supply Scheme The scheme aims to benefit around 10000 people in Kashmir and will be completed under the ambit of Jal Jeevan… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates 250mm Seer Water supply scheme in Kashmir and visited Martand Sun Temple
J&K Accession files: Disclosure of Bucher papers in ‘national interest’, observes CIC
Source: This post is based on the article “J&K Accession files: Disclosure of Bucher papers in ‘national interest’, observes CIC” published in India Today on 19th October 2021. What is the News? The Central Information Commission(CIC) has observed in an order that the disclosure of Bucher papers is in the National Interest. However, the commission… Continue reading J&K Accession files: Disclosure of Bucher papers in ‘national interest’, observes CIC
Kushinagar connect to Sri Lanka
What is the News? The Prime Minister will be visiting Uttar Pradesh to inaugurate the Kushinagar international airport. What is the historical significance of Kushinagar? Kushinagar is an International Buddhist Pilgrimage Centre where Buddhists believe Gautama Buddha delivered his last sermon and attained ‘Mahaparinirvana’ or salvation. Kushinagar is also identified with Kushinara, capital of the… Continue reading Kushinagar connect to Sri Lanka
NITI Aayog Launches Geospatial Energy Map of India
What is the News? NITI Aayog has launched the Geospatial Energy Map of India. About Geospatial Energy Map of India Developed by: NITI Aayog in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Objective Firstly, to provide a holistic picture of all energy resources of the country. This will enable visualisation of energy installations such as… Continue reading NITI Aayog Launches Geospatial Energy Map of India
