Source: The post is based on the article “Get additional funds to implement SC order on higher provident fund pension: Panel to Centre” published in The Hindu on 14th March 2023 What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour has pulled up the Union Labour Ministry for underutilisation of the allocations meant for… Continue reading Get additional funds to implement SC order on higher provident fund pension: Panel to Centre
Category: Miscellaneous
More buildings set to achieve net-zero waste
Source: The post is based on the article “More buildings set to achieve net-zero waste” published in The Hindu on 13th March 2023. What is the News? The Union Government is planning to soon issue guidelines for upcoming housing societies and commercial complexes in the country to mandatorily ensure net-zero waste and have their liquid… Continue reading More buildings set to achieve net-zero waste
Central Government launches High Price Day Ahead Market and Surplus Power Portal (PUShP)
Source: The post is based on the article “Central Government launches High Price Day Ahead Market and Surplus Power Portal (PUShP)” published in PIB on 10th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Day-Ahead-Market(DAM)?3 Why was the High Price Day Ahead Market(HP-DAM) launched?4 What is a Surplus Power Portal(PUShP)? What is the News?… Continue reading Central Government launches High Price Day Ahead Market and Surplus Power Portal (PUShP)
NITI Aayog Releases Task Force Report on “Production and Promotion of Organic and Bio fertilisers with Special Focus on Improving Economic Viability of Gaushalas”
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Help cow shelters market dung-based formulations for farming: NITI Aayog” published in The Hindu on 11th March 2023. “NITI Aayog Releases Task Force Report on “Production and Promotion of Organic and Bio fertilisers with Special Focus on Improving Economic Viability of Gaushalas” published in the PIB… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases Task Force Report on “Production and Promotion of Organic and Bio fertilisers with Special Focus on Improving Economic Viability of Gaushalas”
A political and economic history of the Ajanta Caves
Source: The post is based on the article “A political and economic history of the Ajanta Caves” published in the Livemint on 11th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the political and economic history of the Ajanta Caves?3 About Ajanta caves4 What is the evolution of Ajanta Caves?5 What are the later developments? What… Continue reading A political and economic history of the Ajanta Caves
‘Politically exposed persons’ brought under new PMLA rules, more disclosures for NGOs
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Politically exposed persons’ brought under new PMLA rules, more disclosures for NGOs” published in Indian Express on 10th March 2023. What is the News? The Finance Ministry has amended money laundering rules to incorporate more disclosures for non-governmental organizations by reporting entities like financial institutions, banking companies… Continue reading ‘Politically exposed persons’ brought under new PMLA rules, more disclosures for NGOs
Centre to reconsider ‘safe harbour’ clause in IT law
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Centre to reconsider ‘safe harbour’ clause in IT law” published in The Hindu on 10th March 2023. What is the News? The Government of India has presented the formal outline of the Digital India Act, 2023 where the government is planning to review the “Safe harbour” provision… Continue reading Centre to reconsider ‘safe harbour’ clause in IT law
Centre releases guidelines for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platform
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre releases guidelines for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platform” published in PIB on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has released a set of guidelines called “Endorsements… Continue reading Centre releases guidelines for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platform
Home Ministry allows prison authorities to conduct Aadhaar authentication of inmates
Source: The post is based on the article “Home Ministry allows prison authorities to conduct Aadhaar authentication of inmates” published in The Hindu on 7th March 2023. What is the News? Union Home Ministry of Home has notified that prison authorities across States are allowed to conduct authentication of prison inmates through Aadhaar for extending… Continue reading Home Ministry allows prison authorities to conduct Aadhaar authentication of inmates
Why are salt flats around the world covered in a similar pattern of ridges?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why are salt flats around the world covered in a similar pattern of ridges?” published in The Hindu on 7th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Salt Flats?3 How are the shapes of Salt Flats formed according to the study?4 What is the significance… Continue reading Why are salt flats around the world covered in a similar pattern of ridges?
