India’s evacuation mission from Afghanistan named “Operation Devi Shakti”

Source: Indian Express What is the News? India has given a name to its operation to evacuate its citizens from war-torn Afghanistan.It has called the operation as ‘Operation Devi Shakti’. About Operation Devi Shakti: Under this Operation, Indians and foreign nationals are being evacuated from Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover of the nation. Earlier Evacuation… Continue reading India’s evacuation mission from Afghanistan named “Operation Devi Shakti”

Govt launches the booklet on one-year achievement and some major initiatives of NEP- 2020

Source: PIB What is the News? Union Education and Skill Development Minister and Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has jointly launched the booklet on One-year New Education Policy (NEP) – 2020. Initiatives launched during the event: About Priya: Priya is an accessibility booklet developed by the NCERT and Department of Empowerment of Persons… Continue reading Govt launches the booklet on one-year achievement and some major initiatives of NEP- 2020

What is the procedure to arrest a cabinet minister in India?

Source: Indian Express What is the News? Union minister Narayan Rane was arrested over his statement on the Maharashtra Chief Minister. The arrest was called unconstitutional and was against the rules and procedures relevant to arresting ministers and Rajya Sabha members. Procedure to Arrest a Cabinet Minister: When Parliament is not in Session: If Parliament… Continue reading What is the procedure to arrest a cabinet minister in India?

Parents with adopted child moving abroad have to intimate Indian diplomatic missions: New rule

Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has issued the Adoption (First Amendment) Regulations, 2021. About Adoption (First Amendment) Regulations, 2021: The Regulations amends the Adoption Regulations, 2017. The amendment has been notified in accordance with the relevant sections of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children)… Continue reading Parents with adopted child moving abroad have to intimate Indian diplomatic missions: New rule

‘Economic criterion not sole basis for creamy layer’

Source: The Hindu What is the News? In Pichhra Varg Kalyan Mahasabha Haryana v. State of Haryana) case, the Supreme Court has stated that economic criterion cannot be the sole basis for identifying sections of backward communities as ‘creamy layer’. What was the case? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court challenging the two… Continue reading ‘Economic criterion not sole basis for creamy layer’

Modi, Putin discuss Afghanistan; India flags terror concern at BRICS, UNHRC

Source: The Hindu and Indian Express About the news: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed charting out a “coordinated” strategy in Afghanistan. Similarly, National Security Advisers (NSA) from the five BRICS countries met virtually to discuss developments in Afghanistan with a focus on combating terrorism. India also expressed its opinion… Continue reading Modi, Putin discuss Afghanistan; India flags terror concern at BRICS, UNHRC

Immune cells isolated in sea corals, anemones for the 1st time

Source: Down To Earth  About the news: A new study has identified for the first time that specialised immune cells (phagocytic cells) exist in certain varieties of sea corals and anemones. These cells help understand how the organisms protect themselves from viruses and bacteria in the marine ecosystem. Key findings of the study: The newly… Continue reading Immune cells isolated in sea corals, anemones for the 1st time

Global emissions can decline 10% this decade if refineries clean up their act

Source: Down To Earth   What is the news? As per the report published in One Earth, global cumulative emissions could be reduced by 10% during 2020-2030 if refineries adopt low carbon measures.  Findings  Emissions have increased: It estimated that emissions from the refineries in 2018 were about 1.3 gigatons (Gt) which would increase to 16.5 Gt of CO2 in 2020-2030 if refineries do not adopt low carbon measures.  Number… Continue reading Global emissions can decline 10% this decade if refineries clean up their act

Indian scientists discover new algae

Source: Tribune What is the News? Scientists from the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda have discovered a new species of marine green algae from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The green seaweed is named Acetabularia jalakanyakae. About Acetabularia jalakanyakae: Acetabularia jalakanyakae is a bright green algae with a size as small as 20 to 40 mm. This… Continue reading Indian scientists discover new algae

E-tailers can’t store your card data, says RBI

Source: TOI What is the News? Reserve Bank of India is all set to implement its revised set of guidelines on the card data storage policy from January 2022. RBI’s Guidelines on Card Data Storage Policy: As per the guidelines, Payment Aggregators(PAs), Payment Gateways and online merchants shall not store card credentials of customers in… Continue reading E-tailers can’t store your card data, says RBI

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