Introduced: Lok Sabha (22nd Jul 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Present status: Received the assent of the President on the 11th August, 2021 About Indian Vessels Act, 2021: Indian Vessels bill, 2021 seeks to replace the Inland Vessels Act, 1917. The bill aims to regulate the safety, security and registration of inland vessels.… Continue reading Indian Vessels Act, 2021
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Govt released Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules,2021
What is the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(I&B) has issued the Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021. About Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules,2021: The rules amend the Cable Television Network Rules,1994 with the aim to establish a statutory mechanism for citizens to raise grievances with respect to broadcasted content. Key Features of the… Continue reading Govt released Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules,2021
Govt launches “Project O2 for India” to increase supply of medical oxygen
What is the News? The Government of India has launched the ‘Project O2 for India’. About Project O2 for India: Project O2 for India is an initiative of the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India(GoI). Purpose: The project aims to: Step up production of medical oxygen to meet the potential increase in demand… Continue reading Govt launches “Project O2 for India” to increase supply of medical oxygen
Illegal sale of “HT Bt cotton” seeds doubles in a year
What is the News? The illegal cultivation of (Herbicide Tolerant) HT Bt cotton has seen a significant increase in recent years. Similarly, the sale of HT Bt Cotton seeds has more than doubled from 30 lakh in 2020 to 75 lakh in 2021. Due to this, the seed industries have asked the Ministry of Agriculture to… Continue reading Illegal sale of “HT Bt cotton” seeds doubles in a year
“World Competitiveness Index 2021”: India maintained 43rd position
What is the news? World Competitiveness Index 2021 has been released by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). About World Competitiveness Index The World Competitiveness Index is an annual report published since 1989. Released by: The index is released by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). Aim: The index ranks 64 economies. It assesses the… Continue reading “World Competitiveness Index 2021”: India maintained 43rd position
What is an election petition? – All you need to know.
What is the news? An election petition has been filed by West Bengal Chief Minister in the Calcutta High Court. She has challenged the Assembly election result of Nandigram constituency where she had contested and lost. What is an election petition? An election petition is a procedure for inquiring into the validity of the election… Continue reading What is an election petition? – All you need to know.
Children and Digital Dumpsites Report Highlights impacts of E-waste
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report titled “Children and Digital Dumpsites”. About Children and Digital Dumpsites Report: The report summarizes the latest scientific knowledge on the links between informal e-waste recycling activities and the health impact among children. The report also underlined the risk faced by children working in… Continue reading Children and Digital Dumpsites Report Highlights impacts of E-waste
India starts exporting GI-certified “Jalgaon banana” to Dubai
What is the News? In a major boost to India’s exports of Geographical Indications(GI) certified agricultural produce, a consignment of fibre and mineral-rich ‘Jalgaon Banana’ has been shipped to Dubai. About Jalgaon Banana: Jalgaon is known as the ‘banana hub’ of Maharashtra. It accounts for about 50% of the State’s banana plantation. In 2016, the… Continue reading India starts exporting GI-certified “Jalgaon banana” to Dubai
Supreme court approves “CBSE assessment formula”
What is the News? Earlier, the Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) cancelled Class 12th final exams due to COVID-19. Recently the Supreme Court of India has approved the formula submitted by the CBSE to assess the final marks of Class 12 students. What is the CBSE assessment formula? The CBSE assessment formula has divided the marks’… Continue reading Supreme court approves “CBSE assessment formula”
SC refuses to stay demolition of settlements in “Aravalli range” in Haryana
What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has refused to stop the demolition of over 10,000 settlements encroaching on forests in the Aravalli range in Haryana’s Faridabad district. What was the case about? Public interest litigation was filed in the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the demolition of the settlements. The petitioners… Continue reading SC refuses to stay demolition of settlements in “Aravalli range” in Haryana
