Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Home Minister has laid the foundation stone for the Multipurpose Convention Centre and Exhibition Facility of the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) in Shillong, Meghalaya. About North Eastern Space Applications Centre(NESAC): NESAC is a joint initiative of the Department of Space(DOS) and the North Eastern Council(NEC).… Continue reading Home Minister inaugurates Multipurpose Convention Centre and Exhibition Facility of NESAC
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Union Home Minister launches the Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Home Minister has launched the Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign at Sohra (Cherrapunji). About Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign: Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign is a campaign of the Assam Rifles. Under the campaign, the entire area of Cherrapunji is going to be adopted by Assam Rifles for plantation. So… Continue reading Union Home Minister launches the Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign
Ministry of Women launches web based portal to facilitate ‘PM CARES for Children’ scheme
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched the web based portal “pmcaresforchildren.in” to facilitate submission of applications, identification of children eligible to receive support under the ‘PM CARES for Children’ scheme. About PM CARES for Children Scheme: The PM CARES for Children Scheme was announced by the… Continue reading Ministry of Women launches web based portal to facilitate ‘PM CARES for Children’ scheme
35% of the government. schools, anganwadis have no tap water
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Over a third of government schools and anganwadis still do not have tap water access even 10 months after the Jal Jeevan Mission(JJM) launched a 100-day campaign. Centre’s 100-day Special Campaign: On 2nd October 2020, the Ministry of Jal Shakti had launched the 100-day Special Campaign under the… Continue reading 35% of the government. schools, anganwadis have no tap water
NITI Aayog and IEA launch ‘Renewables Integration in India 2021’
Source: PIB What is the News? The International Energy Agency(IEA) in association with NITI Aayog has released a report titled “Renewables Integration in India 2021”. About Renewables Integration in India 2021 Report: India’s Demand For Energy: India is the third largest energy-consuming country in the world. Also, India has made significant progress towards its universal… Continue reading NITI Aayog and IEA launch ‘Renewables Integration in India 2021’
What is a dying declaration, and when can it be set aside?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? A special CBI court convicted two policemen and awarded them life sentences for the custodial death of a murder accused who was burnt alive inside a police station. The judgment relied heavily on the ‘dying declaration’ made by the victim prior to his death. What is the Dying… Continue reading What is a dying declaration, and when can it be set aside?
Gig economy can boost jobs for women
Source: Livemint What is the News? According to a study by UNDP and FICCI, the rise of the gig economy has the potential to boost women’s employment in formal jobs. Key Findings of the Study: The rise of the gig economy following the coronavirus outbreak has the potential to boost women’s employment in formal jobs.… Continue reading Gig economy can boost jobs for women
Why has the US changed its mind on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The United States has now signaled its approval for the completion of a Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Russia and Germany. About Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Project: Nord Stream 2 Pipeline is a 1,200 km-long offshore natural gas pipeline being constructed from Russia to Germany across the Baltic… Continue reading Why has the US changed its mind on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline?
Meat ban is a matter of fundamental rights, not of majority vs minority
Source: Times of India What is the news? The Uttarakhand HC observed that the matter of banning meat concerns the fundamental rights of citizens. India is a country where 70% of the population eats non-vegetarian food, and hence meat ban is not a majority versus minority issue. Background: In March, Uttarakhand had declared all… Continue reading Meat ban is a matter of fundamental rights, not of majority vs minority
Rare Diseases Policy
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha that the National Policy for Rare Diseases,2021 has been finalized and put in the public domain. About National Policy for Rare Diseases,2021: The policy aims at lowering the incidence and prevalence of rare diseases based on… Continue reading Rare Diseases Policy
