Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022: A failed attempt at decriminalisation

Source: The post is based on the article “A failed attempt at decriminalisation” published in The Hindu on 29th December 2022 What is the News? The Union Government has tabled the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022 in Parliament with the objective of “decriminalizing” 183 offences across 42 legislations and enhancing the ease of living and doing… Continue reading Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022: A failed attempt at decriminalisation

How are disputes between states resolved in India?

Source: The post is based on the article “How are disputes between states resolved in India?” published in Indian Express on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka is intensifying with both states hardening their stance. The Maharashtra Assembly recently passed a unanimous resolution to support a legal… Continue reading How are disputes between states resolved in India?

Explained | The recommendation to ban the sale of single cigarettes

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The recommendation to ban the sale of single cigarettes” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare in its latest report has recommended several measures to reduce the use of tobacco products.… Continue reading Explained | The recommendation to ban the sale of single cigarettes

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for Indian Railways

Source: The post is based on the article “Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for Indian Railways” published in the PIB on 28th December 2022.  What is the News? The Ministry of Railways has formulated a new policy for the modernization of stations named Amrit Bharat Station scheme. About “Amrit Bharat Station” scheme The scheme envisages the… Continue reading Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for Indian Railways

India, ADB sign $125 million loan to improve Urban Services in Tamil Nadu

Source: The post is based on the article “India, ADB sign $125 million loan to improve Urban Services in Tamil Nadu” published in the PIB on 28th December 2022.  What is the News? The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $125 million loan to develop climate-resilient sewage collection and treatment,… Continue reading India, ADB sign $125 million loan to improve Urban Services in Tamil Nadu

Transfer of technology ‘Inactivated low pathogenic avian influenza (H9N2) vaccine for chickens’ developed by ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal

Source: The post is based on the article “Transfer of technology ‘Inactivated low pathogenic avian influenza (H9N2) vaccine for chickens’ developed by ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal” published in the PIB on 28th December 2022.  What is the News? Scientists have recently developed the ‘Inactivated low pathogenic avian influenza (H9N2) vaccine for chicken. About H9N2 Vaccine It is… Continue reading Transfer of technology ‘Inactivated low pathogenic avian influenza (H9N2) vaccine for chickens’ developed by ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal

India’s bid to beat cervical cancer

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s bid to beat cervical cancer” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022.  What is the News? The government has recently announced that it will roll out vaccines for the prevention of cervical cancer to girls aged between 9 and 14 years through schools. Girls who… Continue reading India’s bid to beat cervical cancer

Expedite classification of nomadic tribes in quota lists, panel tells Centre

Source: The post is based on the article “Expedite classification of nomadic tribes in quota lists, panel tells Centre” published in The Hindu on 27th December 2022.  What is the News? The parliamentary panel on Social Justice and Empowerment has highlighted the Centre’s “very slow” process to categorise over 260 denotified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes… Continue reading Expedite classification of nomadic tribes in quota lists, panel tells Centre

‘Create in India,’ says task force on gaming, animation and VFX

Source: The post is based on the article “‘Create in India,’ says task force on gaming, animation and VFX” published in The Hindu on 27th December 2022.  What is the News? The task force on Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) promotion has submitted its report recently. About the task force on AVGC promotion… Continue reading ‘Create in India,’ says task force on gaming, animation and VFX

Year-End Review 2022: Ministry of Earth Sciences

Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare” published in PIB on 27th December 2022.  What is the News? The Ministry of Earth Sciences has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences? -Six… Continue reading Year-End Review 2022: Ministry of Earth Sciences

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