What is the news? An uproar has been seen in both the Houses of Parliament because of the Pegasus controversy and bill repealing the farm laws without any discussion. This led to the suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha MPs for the remainder of the session. The reason for their suspension was “their unprecedented acts of… Continue reading Explained: How and when MPs are suspended
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Indian Bio-Jet Fuel Technology Receives Formal Military Certification
What is the News? The Indian Bio-jet fuel has been formally approved for use on military aircraft of the Indian Air Force(IAF). This approval will enable Indian armed forces to use bio-jet fuel produced using indigenous technology across all its operational aircraft. What is Indian Biojet Fuel Technology? Developed by: The Indian Institute of Petroleum… Continue reading Indian Bio-Jet Fuel Technology Receives Formal Military Certification
NITI Aayog Pushes for Online Dispute Resolution for Speedy Access to Justice
What is the News? NITI Aayog has released a report titled ‘Designing the Future of Dispute Resolution: The ODR Policy Plan for India’. The report is a culmination of the action plan made by a committee constituted by NITI Aayog on Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in 2020. The committee was chaired by Supreme Court Justice… Continue reading NITI Aayog Pushes for Online Dispute Resolution for Speedy Access to Justice
India Young Water Professional Programme Launched
What is the News? The first edition of the India Young Water Professional Programme was launched virtually in the presence of the Indian High Commissioner to Australia and the Australian High Commissioner to India. About India Young Water Professional Programme Launched under: The Program was launched under the National Hydrology Project and supported by the… Continue reading India Young Water Professional Programme Launched
Per capita out-of-pocket health expenditure sees decline: report
What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the National Health Accounts Report for 2017-18. About the National Health Accounts Report Produced by: National Health Systems Resource Centre (It is designated as National Health Accounts Technical Secretariat in 2014 by the Health Ministry). Source of Data: The report was prepared… Continue reading Per capita out-of-pocket health expenditure sees decline: report
Nearly 33% of India’s medical devices capacity lying unused: Industry
What is the News? According to a report, Indian medical device makers are now struggling with idle capacity. What are the issues faced by the Medical Devices sector currently? Medical Devices Lying Idle The Indian Medical Devices Sector had increased its production of ventilators, masks and PPE Kits to meet the demand during the Covid-19… Continue reading Nearly 33% of India’s medical devices capacity lying unused: Industry
SATCOM : Satellite communications could improve quality of existing mobile networks
What is the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reprimanded Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet Services for pre-selling and booking the satellite based internet services without having obtained the necessary licences in the country. In this context, let us read about satellite communication. What is Satellite Communications (SATCOM)? Satellite communication refers to any communication link… Continue reading SATCOM : Satellite communications could improve quality of existing mobile networks
Cooperative model best suited for India, says Shah
What is the news? The Union Home Minister has said that the cooperative model is the only model of economic development that will work to achieve an all-encompassing and all-inclusive development of a huge country like India. He also said that one of the most successful cooperative models in India is Amul and based on… Continue reading Cooperative model best suited for India, says Shah
Ganga Connect concludes in London: High Level of Engagement & Tangible Outcomes
What is the News? The Ganga Connect exhibition that has been running across the UK has successfully concluded in London. What was the objective of the Ganga Connect Exhibition? The primary objective of the Ganga Connect exhibition was to engage with the UK community and major support has been received from community members from all… Continue reading Ganga Connect concludes in London: High Level of Engagement & Tangible Outcomes
From deals to pacts, expansive India-Russia defence agenda next month
What is the News? The Russian President will come to India for the 21st annual summit between India and Russia. During this visit, many deals and agreements are expected to be signed. What are the deals and agreements expected to be signed between India and Russia? 2+2 Meeting: India’s Defence Minister and External affairs minister… Continue reading From deals to pacts, expansive India-Russia defence agenda next month
