What is the News? The Union Minister has informed Rajya Sabha about the Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India(SPPEL). What is the Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages (SPPEL)? SPPEL Scheme was initiated by the Government of India in 2013. Objective: To document and archive the country’s languages that… Continue reading “Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India” (SPPEL) to promote all Indian Languages including endangered languages
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Rajya Sabha Passes The Landmark ‘Dam Safety Bill (2019)’
What is the News? Rajya Sabha has passed the landmark Dam Safety Bill (2019) paving the way for the enactment of the Dam Safety Act in the country. What is the need for the Dam Safety Bill? India is the 3rd largest dam-owning nation in the world after China and USA. There are around 5,700… Continue reading Rajya Sabha Passes The Landmark ‘Dam Safety Bill (2019)’
‘Top 1% captured over a third of wealth growth’: World Inequality Report
What is the News? The World Inequality Report 2022 has been released. About World Inequality Report 2022 The report has been produced by a team of world-leading economists. One of the co-authors is economist Thomas Piketty. Purpose: The report is the most authoritative and comprehensive account available of global trends in inequality. What are the… Continue reading ‘Top 1% captured over a third of wealth growth’: World Inequality Report
Sudha Bharadwaj bail: how HC spelt out limitations of sessions court
What is the news? Bombay High Court granted bail to lawyer-activist Sudha Bharadwaj, an accused in the Elgar Parishad case. What was the High Court’s observation regarding the bail? HC affirmed that sessions court had no power to extend arrest under UAPA. The court stated that under the National Investigation Agency Act, a special court… Continue reading Sudha Bharadwaj bail: how HC spelt out limitations of sessions court
Nairobi Declaration set to fast track disaster risk reduction work
What is the news? The Nairobi Declaration was adopted by African nations in November. It underlined the need to deliver commitments on the Programme of Action (PoA) for implementing the Sendai Framework in Africa. About the Nairobi Declaration The declaration was adopted at the Eighth Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction that took place… Continue reading Nairobi Declaration set to fast track disaster risk reduction work
World Health Assembly agrees for global treaty to ‘strengthen pandemic prevention’
What is the news? The World Health Assembly (WHA) took the historic decision to form a global treaty to “strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response” in its recent session. The decision came at a time when the global COVID-19 situation has once again become wary with the detection of the Omicron variant last week, the… Continue reading World Health Assembly agrees for global treaty to ‘strengthen pandemic prevention’
The story of India’s falling fertility rate, in five charts
What is the news? According to the latest round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS 2019-21), India’s Total Fertility Rates (TFR) has reached 2.0 at the national level. Achievement of TFR is a significant feat for the country’s family-planning programme. Must read: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise About the data on NFHS-5 on population Urban-Rural Gap:… Continue reading The story of India’s falling fertility rate, in five charts
Our National Education policy could yet rescue school students
News: On the recommendations of the Kothari Commission, the first National Education Policy was released in 1968. The government has again introduced the National Education Policy 2020, which aims to transform the basic architecture culture and approach of Indian education. Also read: National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Implementation Plan for School Education How can the National Education… Continue reading Our National Education policy could yet rescue school students
Lok Sabha passes Bill to regulate assisted reproductive technology
What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021. What is Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021? Aim: To regulate and supervise assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks, prevent misuse of the technology and promote the ethical practice of the services. Note: Assisted reproductive technology(ART) includes medical procedures used… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Bill to regulate assisted reproductive technology
India joins G20’s Troika with Indonesia and Italy
What is the News? India has joined the G20 ‘Troika’. What is Troika? Troika refers to the top grouping within the G20 that consists of the current, previous and incoming presidencies. Currently, Troika consists of Indonesia, Italy, and India – the current, previous and incoming G20 Presidencies respectively. G20 Presidency Indonesia has assumed the G20… Continue reading India joins G20’s Troika with Indonesia and Italy
