Source: The post is based on the article “The Interpol General Assembly meeting in Delhi” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. What is the News? The General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) is meeting in Delhi for four days. This is the second time since 1997 the 195-member-strong body is holding such a… Continue reading The Interpol General Assembly meeting in Delhi
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Centre to help set up paddy straw pellet units to arrest stubble burning
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to help set up paddy straw pellet units to arrest stubble burning” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. What is the News? The Union Environment Ministry announced a ₹50 crore scheme to incentivise industrialists and entrepreneurs to set up paddy straw pelletisation and torrefaction plants. What is… Continue reading Centre to help set up paddy straw pellet units to arrest stubble burning
What is a ‘split verdict’, and what happens next in such cases
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a ‘split verdict’, and what happens next in such cases” published in the Indian Express on 14th October 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court recently delivered a split verdict in the Karnataka hijab ban case with one of the two judges on the Bench upholding the… Continue reading What is a ‘split verdict’, and what happens next in such cases
Role and development of Athlete Biological Passport programme highlighted at the 3rd edition of the WADA Athlete Biological Passport Symposium
Source: The post is based on the article “Role and development of Athlete Biological Passport programme highlighted at the 3rd edition of the WADA Athlete Biological Passport Symposium” published in the PIB on 13th October 2022. What is the News? National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) & National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) India are hosting the 3rd edition of… Continue reading Role and development of Athlete Biological Passport programme highlighted at the 3rd edition of the WADA Athlete Biological Passport Symposium
What is the “doom loop” in the euro zone?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the “doom loop” in the euro zone?” published in The Economist on 11th October 2022. What is the News? Recently, the European Central Bank (ECB) called an emergency meeting for a doom loop. Many economists have warned that Europe may be headed for a doom loop What is… Continue reading What is the “doom loop” in the euro zone?
Cabinet approves new Scheme “Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) for the remaining four years of the 15th Finance Commission from 2022-23 to 2025-26
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves new Scheme “Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) for the remaining four years of the 15th Finance Commission from 2022-23 to 2025-26” published in the PIB on 12th October 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a new Scheme, Prime… Continue reading Cabinet approves new Scheme “Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) for the remaining four years of the 15th Finance Commission from 2022-23 to 2025-26
IISc retains top position, 8 IITs in overall list: THE World University Rankings
Source: The post is based on the article “IISc retains top position, 8 IITs in overall list: THE World University Rankings” published in the Indian Express on 13th October 2022. What is the News? The Times Higher Education has announced the results of World University Rankings-2023. About THE World University Rankings It is formerly known as… Continue reading IISc retains top position, 8 IITs in overall list: THE World University Rankings
Govt amends Multi State Cooperative Societies Act to bring in transparency
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt amends Multi State Cooperative Societies Act to bring in transparency” published in the Business Standard on 13th October 2022. What is the News? Recently, the Cabinet has approved the extensive amendments to the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act (MSCS). The Act was last amended in 2002. What are… Continue reading Govt amends Multi State Cooperative Societies Act to bring in transparency
Languages panel recommendations and a fresh ‘Hindi imposition’ row
Source: The post is based on the article “Languages panel recommendations and a fresh ‘Hindi imposition’ row” published in the Indian Express on 13th October 2022. What is the News? The committee of Parliament on Official Language has submitted its 11th report to the President. About the Committee of Parliament on Official Language It was set… Continue reading Languages panel recommendations and a fresh ‘Hindi imposition’ row
Living Planet Report-Shrinking biodiversity: 69% drop in wildlife populations in nearly 5 decades, shows report
Source: The post is based on the article “Shrinking biodiversity: 69% drop in wildlife populations in nearly 5 decades, shows report” published in the Indian Express on 13th October 2022. What is the News? Recently, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released the Living Planet Report. About the Living Planet Report It is a biennial report produced… Continue reading Living Planet Report-Shrinking biodiversity: 69% drop in wildlife populations in nearly 5 decades, shows report
