Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the “Lifetime Status of the rank of Cabinet Minister”?3 What is the issue with this status?4 What does the 91st amendment say on this? What is the News? A petition has been filed in the High Court of Bombay challenging the “lifetime status of the rank of Cabinet… Continue reading Explained: The PIL against the lifetime status of ‘Cabinet minister’ to Goa’s Pratapsingh Rane
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Explained | The Raisina Dialogue 2022 and its significance
What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has inaugurated the seventh edition of the Raisina Dialogue 2022. What is Raisina Dialogue? The Raisina Dialogue is an annual conference of India on geopolitics and geoeconomics. It addresses issues facing the global community. It takes its name from Raisina Hill, the seat of the Indian… Continue reading Explained | The Raisina Dialogue 2022 and its significance
Argentina to revive Falklands issue in India
What is the News? The Government of Argentina has launched a campaign in India demanding negotiation with the United Kingdom to settle the territorial dispute over the Islas Malvinas that are known as the Falkland Islands in the UK. What is Falkland Island? Source: BBC The Falkland Islands is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean… Continue reading Argentina to revive Falklands issue in India
100 cities in six months: Govt’s ambitious ONDC pilots today
What is the News? The government of India’s ambitious Open Network for Digital Commerce’s(ONDCs) implementation is set to begin this week. It will be checked how the technology-enabled infrastructure works, thereby making processes more robust, before it is officially launched. What is Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC)? ONDC has been set up as a private… Continue reading 100 cities in six months: Govt’s ambitious ONDC pilots today
India launches Digital India RISC-V(DIR-V) program for next generation Microprocessors
What is the News? The Minister of Electronics and Information Technology has launched the Digital India RISC-V Microprocessor (DIR-V) Program. What is the Digital India RISC-V Microprocessor(DIR-V) Program? Launched by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Aim: To enable the creation of Microprocessors for the future in India, and for the world, and achieve industry-grade… Continue reading India launches Digital India RISC-V(DIR-V) program for next generation Microprocessors
New premium quality wheat variety gives soft and sweet chap
What is the News? Researchers from Punjab Agricultural University have developed a new wheat variety named ‘PBW1Chapati’. What is Chapati and why was PBW1Chapati developed? Chapati is a flat-baked product prepared from wheat. It forms a cheap, primary source of protein and calories and is the staple diet in Northern Western India. The desired quality… Continue reading New premium quality wheat variety gives soft and sweet chap
Birth, death reporting to be automated
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Civil Registration System(CRS)?3 History of Civil Registration System in India4 What are the challenges faced by CRS currently? What is the News? According to the 2020-21 annual report of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Central government is planning to revamp the Civil Registration System(CRS). It… Continue reading Birth, death reporting to be automated
UN approves measure requiring permanent member states to justify veto
Contents1 What is the News?2 What does this resolution provide for?3 What is the significance of this resolution?4 What is the criticism against this resolution? What is the News? The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution titled ‘Standing mandate for a General Assembly debate when a veto is cast in the Security Council’.… Continue reading UN approves measure requiring permanent member states to justify veto
Increase in disasters leads to spike in intentional homicides of women: UN Report
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?2.1 Disasters2.2 Impact of Disasters on Women and Children3 Shadow Pandemic What is the News? The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction has released a report titled “Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2022: Our World at Risk: Transforming Governance for… Continue reading Increase in disasters leads to spike in intentional homicides of women: UN Report
Union Minister launches, ‘Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniyan,’ a short video series showcasing inspiring stories
What is the News? The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting has launched ‘Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniya’. What is Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniya? Launched by: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(I&B) in collaboration with major OTT platform Netflix. Aim: To bring out beautiful stories of inspirational Indians on various themes including Women Empowerment, Environment & Sustainability… Continue reading Union Minister launches, ‘Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniyan,’ a short video series showcasing inspiring stories
