Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Functions of the Commission: 3 Powers of the Commission:4 Composition:5 Penalties: What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021. About Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill,… Continue reading Air Quality Commission Bill for National Capital Region cleared
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Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Bill 2021 passed in Parliament
Source: PIB What is the News? Parliament has passed the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Purpose of the Bill: The bill seeks to amend the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. The 2008 Act established the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA). AERA regulates tariffs and other charges (such as… Continue reading Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Bill 2021 passed in Parliament
Black topping of world’s highest motorable road near LAC completed
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed and completed black topping of the world’s highest motorable road at Umling La Pass in Eastern Ladakh. The road was built under the ‘Project Himank’. About Project Himank: Project Himank is a project of the Border Roads Organisation(BRO) in the Ladakh region… Continue reading Black topping of world’s highest motorable road near LAC completed
50% funds allotted for ongoing MPLADS projects lapse
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Standing Committee on Finance has pointed out the problems under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme(MPLADS). Standing Committee on Finance on MPLADS: Half of the funds allotted for completing the ongoing MPLADS projects in 2020-21 simply lapsed. The resultant funding crunch would have hit several… Continue reading 50% funds allotted for ongoing MPLADS projects lapse
Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further 2 years
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of 1023 Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) including 389 exclusive POCSO courts as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) till March 31, 2023. Background: Incidents of rape and gang rape of minor girls below the age of twelve and similar heinous crimes against… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further 2 years
India seeks review of WTO e-transmissions moratorium
Source: Livemint Contents1 What is the news?2 What is E-transmission moratorium?3 Issues with the moratorium4 Way forward What is the news? Ahead of Ministerial meeting 12 (MC-12) of WTO, India and South Africa are collaborating for joint effort for review of E-transmission moratorium imposed by WTO. What is E-transmission moratorium? In 1998, WTO member countries… Continue reading India seeks review of WTO e-transmissions moratorium
Finance Panel for appointing HC judges as NCLT members to reduce litigation
Source: Business Standard Contents1 What is the News?2 Problems in the IBC Process:3 Recommendations of the Standing Committee on Finance:4 Terms to know: What is the News? The Standing Committee on Finance of the Lok Sabha has recommended overhauling the entire IBC (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code) process. Click Here to Read about Insolvency and Bankruptcy… Continue reading Finance Panel for appointing HC judges as NCLT members to reduce litigation
How e-RUPI can make welfare payments easier?
Source: Live Mint What is the news? Government of India recently launched e-RUPI which can make welfare payments easier and more efficient, and to an extent looks like the precursor of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Must Read: What is e-RUPI and how does it work? What will e-RUPI be used for? The most… Continue reading How e-RUPI can make welfare payments easier?
Govt approves two more new strategic oil reserves of capacity
Source: AIR Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR)?3 Who manages Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR)?4 Phase I of SPR Programme:5 Phase II of SPR Programme: What is the News? Under Phase II of the Strategic Petroleum Reserves Program, the Government has approved two additional commercial-cum-strategic facilities at Chandikhol (Odisha) and Padur (TN) under… Continue reading Govt approves two more new strategic oil reserves of capacity
Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP)
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas Campaign:3 Significance of the campaign:4 About Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP): What is the News? The government of India has launched the People’s Plan Campaign titled ‘Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas’ campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP). About Sabki Yojna… Continue reading Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP)
