Source: Live mint What is the News? A World Bank study has found that children of under-educated parents in India find it much more difficult to rise up the educational and income ladder. The situation is better in other large developing countries(China, Brazil, Indonesia, Egypt, and Nigeria). Key Findings of the Study: Privileged Learners: In… Continue reading The rise in inequality of opportunity in India
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Govt unveils NIPUN to improve learning
Source: Livemint, The Hindu What is the News? The Ministry of Education has launched the National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy(NIPUN Bharat) Mission. About NIPUN Bharat Mission: NIPUN Bharat Mission aims to improve foundational literacy and numeracy of children in the age group of three to nine years. Key Features of… Continue reading Govt unveils NIPUN to improve learning
Minister of Ayush launches five Important Portals on Ayush sector
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Ayush has launched five Important Portals in the Ayush sector. Five Portals on Ayush Sector: AMAR (Ayush Manuscripts Advanced Repository) Portal- It is a repository for Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Sowa- Rigpa manuscripts and catalogues. Ayurveda Dataset on Clinical Trial Registry of India(CTRI): It… Continue reading Minister of Ayush launches five Important Portals on Ayush sector
Distressing’ and ‘shocking’ that people are still tried under Section 66A of IT Act, says SC
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Supreme Court has expressed shock at the practice of police registering FIRs under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act. The act was struck down by the SC in the 2015 judgment in the Shreya Singhal case. What is the issue? A petition has been filed in… Continue reading Distressing’ and ‘shocking’ that people are still tried under Section 66A of IT Act, says SC
In 2020, wildlife board cleared land diversion for 48 projects
Source: TOI What is the News? According to a report, the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) had approved the diversion of around 1,792 hectares of wildlife habitat in protected areas. What are the projects cleared by the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife(SC-NBWL)? The SC-NBWL had considered 82 proposals,… Continue reading In 2020, wildlife board cleared land diversion for 48 projects
KVIC’s Project BOLD to Boost Tribals’ Income and Bamboo-based Economy in Rajasthan
Source: PIB What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has launched a project named Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought(BOLD) in Udaipur, Rajasthan. About Project BOLD: Project BOLD seeks to create bamboo-based green patches in arid and semi-arid land zones of the country. It aims at reducing land degradation and preventing desertification in… Continue reading KVIC’s Project BOLD to Boost Tribals’ Income and Bamboo-based Economy in Rajasthan
A farmer-friendly solution to cut cattle methane emissions
Source: Indian Express What is the news: ICAR develops a feed supplement that reduces emissions and also boosts milk production. Contribution of cattle in methane emissions Methane is a more potent greenhouse gas that has a global warming potential of 25 times of carbon dioxide (CO2) over 100 years. An average lactating cow or buffalo… Continue reading A farmer-friendly solution to cut cattle methane emissions
How India stands to gain from the proposed global minimum tax
Source: Livemint What is the News? India and the 129 countries have backed a Global Minimum Corporate Tax. It will keep multinational firms from avoiding taxes by shifting their profits to countries with low rates. What was the need for the Global Minimum Corporate Tax(GMCT) deal? Governments have long-faced the challenge of taxing global companies… Continue reading How India stands to gain from the proposed global minimum tax
Govt issues draft norms to regulate direct selling cos
Source: TOI What is the News? The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has issued the Draft for Consumer Protection Rules (Direct Selling) 2021. Key Features of the Draft Consumer Protection Rules (Direct Selling) 2021: Applicability of Rules: These rules will apply to: All goods and services brought or sold through direct selling All direct selling entities… Continue reading Govt issues draft norms to regulate direct selling cos
Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021
Present Status: Open for public suggestions till 14th Jul 2021 About Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021 Objectives: To prevent and counter trafficking in persons, especially women and children. To provide for care, protection, and rehabilitation to the victims, while respecting their rights To create a supportive legal, economic and social environment… Continue reading Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021
