What is the News? The Council of Europe has suspended Russia from its rights of representation in the Council. However, Russia was not permanently removed from the council, thus obligated to follow its human rights provisions. What is the Council of Europe? The Council of Europe was founded in 1949 by the Treaty of London.… Continue reading Council of Europe suspends Russia
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Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022: Hit-and-run deaths: Govt notifies 8-fold hike in relief to Rs 2 lakh
What is the News? The Government has released “The Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022”. Note: According to the government data, 3.66 lakh road accidents occurred in the country in 2020 resulting in 1.31 lakh deaths. What is Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022? Released… Continue reading Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022: Hit-and-run deaths: Govt notifies 8-fold hike in relief to Rs 2 lakh
India launches Operation Ganga to evacuate stranded Indian nationals in Ukraine
What is the News? The Government of India has launched Operation Ganga. What is Operation Ganga? Operation Ganga was launched to help stranded Indian nationals come back to India from Ukraine through special flights amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Since Ukraine is currently a no-fly zone, citizens and students are being evacuated to nearby… Continue reading India launches Operation Ganga to evacuate stranded Indian nationals in Ukraine
Cabinet approves implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). What is Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission(ABDM)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To create a seamless online platform through the provision of a wide range of data, information and infrastructure services. It will… Continue reading Cabinet approves implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Role of Market Infrastructure Institutions(MIIs)
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs)?3 Which institutions in India qualify as MIIs?4 Why are governance norms critical in the regulation of MIIs? What is the News? National Stock Exchange(NSE), the country’s largest equities and derivatives exchange was fined by SEBI for laxity in governance pertaining to actions taken during… Continue reading Role of Market Infrastructure Institutions(MIIs)
India seeks Namibia’s partnership for re-introduction of Cheetahs into Madhya Pradesh
What is the News? A delegation from India left for Namibia to discuss cheetah translocation logistics with the Namibia Government. About Cheetah The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal. The cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952. Cheetah is, in fact, the only large carnivore to have become extinct in Independent India. IUCN Status:… Continue reading India seeks Namibia’s partnership for re-introduction of Cheetahs into Madhya Pradesh
KVIC proposes lifting of “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Bamboo waste in India3 How can Bamboo waste be effectively utilized?4 What has KVIC urged the Government? What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has urged the Government to lift the “export prohibition” on bamboo charcoal for optimum utilization of raw bamboo and higher profitability in the… Continue reading KVIC proposes lifting of “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry
Explained: Why eastern Europe is popular with Indian medical students
What is the News? Ukraine and other eastern European countries like Romania and Bulgaria are popular destinations for Indian students pursuing medicine. Why Eastern European countries are popular for Indian medical students? Easy Entrance Criteria: There are no entrance exams to pass in order to gain admission to medical schools.(Since 2018, India has made it… Continue reading Explained: Why eastern Europe is popular with Indian medical students
Explained: What is SWIFT, what shutting Russia out of it means
What is the News? The US and European Union (EU) have decided to exclude some Russian banks from the SWIFT payment system. Contents1 What is SWIFT?2 What is the importance of SWIFT?3 How could a SWIFT ban affect Russia?4 How would the SWIFT ban on Russia impact India? What is SWIFT? SWIFT system stands for… Continue reading Explained: What is SWIFT, what shutting Russia out of it means
Ministry of Culture organized the first event of the series Dhara – an Ode to Indian Knowledge System
What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has announced ‘DHARA, an Ode to Indian Knowledge System’ as a part of the Science Week Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate. What is the purpose of DHARA? DHARA comprises a series of lecture demonstrations by eminent scholars across the world to revisit our history and celebrate the achievements of… Continue reading Ministry of Culture organized the first event of the series Dhara – an Ode to Indian Knowledge System
