What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Forests and Climate Change has submitted its report on the proposed Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. The Bill seeks to amend the Wildlife Protection Act,1972. What are the suggestions given by the committee? Do not encourage the sale and purchase of captive elephants Original Act:… Continue reading Parliamentary panel cautions against trade in captive elephants
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Explained: What is colour blindness, and can you get it later in life?
What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Film and Television Institute of India(FTII) not to exclude candidates suffering from colour blindness from its courses on filmmaking and editing and asked it to make changes to its curriculum instead. What is Colour Blindness? Colour blindness, also known as a colour deficiency, is the… Continue reading Explained: What is colour blindness, and can you get it later in life?
Government launches country’s biggest ever Quiz Contest Sabka Vikas Mahaquiz
What is the News? The government of India has launched the country’s biggest-ever Quiz Contest Sabka Vikas Maha Quiz. What is Sabka Vikas Maha Quiz? Organized by: MyGov, a citizen engagement platform launched by the Government of India in 2014. Purpose: It is a quiz series that aims to sensitize the participants about the various… Continue reading Government launches country’s biggest ever Quiz Contest Sabka Vikas Mahaquiz
Cabinet approves continuation of revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan(RGSA)
What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) for implementation during the period from 2022 to 2026. What is Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Panchayati Raj Launched in: The scheme was first approved in 2018… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan(RGSA)
Cabinet approves policy for use of land acquired under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act, 1957
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the policy for use of land acquired under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act, 1957 [CBA Act]. What is the purpose of the Coal Bearing Areas Act,1957? The Act provides for the acquisition of coal-bearing lands and their vesting in a government company, free… Continue reading Cabinet approves policy for use of land acquired under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act, 1957
Union Minister inaugurates the valedictory session of e-Khel Pathshala
What is the News? Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports has virtually inaugurated the valedictory session of E-Khel Pathshala. What is E-Khel Pathshala? E-Khel Pathshala is a programme conceptualized by Sports Authority of India(SAI). It is organized in association with the Ministry of Education, Khelo India and Fit India. Aim: To develop the competencies… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates the valedictory session of e-Khel Pathshala
Govt. lays down norms for quota in promotions
What is the News? The Department of Personnel and Training(DoPT) has issued a memorandum laying down norms for implementing the policy of reservation in promotion in government offices. What are the norms issued by DoPT about the policy of reservation in promotion in government offices? Firstly, all Union government departments should collect data on inadequate… Continue reading Govt. lays down norms for quota in promotions
Expert Committee on Longevity Finance recommends setting up of Longevity Hub at GIFT-IFSC
What is the News? International Finance Services Centers Authority(IFSCA) had constituted an Expert Committee on Longevity Finance. It was co-chaired by Ms. Kaku Nakhate and Mr. Gopalan Srinivasan. The committee has now submitted its final report to IFSCA. What is Longevity? Longevity has no set definition and means different things for different people. To some,… Continue reading Expert Committee on Longevity Finance recommends setting up of Longevity Hub at GIFT-IFSC
Global wind energy sector needs four-fold higher growth to meet 2050 Net Zero goal: Report
What is the News? The Global Wind Report for 2022 has been released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). What are the Key Findings of the Global Wind Report 2022? Wind Industry: The global wind industry had its second-best year in 2021 with almost 94 GW of capacity added globally, trailing behind the 2020s… Continue reading Global wind energy sector needs four-fold higher growth to meet 2050 Net Zero goal: Report
UGC issues norms for students to do two programmes at once
What is the News? The University Grants Commission(UGC) has issued guidelines to allow students to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously at higher education institutes recognised by it or statutory councils or the Government of India. What is the UGC Dual Degree Programme? The UGC Dual Degree Programmes allow students to pursue two physical degrees from… Continue reading UGC issues norms for students to do two programmes at once
