Supreme Court Sets timeline for Appointment of Judges

What is the News? The Supreme Court of India sets a timeline for the Centre to clear names recommended by the Collegium. What was the case? The issue of judicial vacancies came up when the Supreme court was hearing a petition seeking transfer of a case from the Orissa High Court due to the lawyers’… Continue reading Supreme Court Sets timeline for Appointment of Judges

What is “Memorandum of Procedure(MoP)”?

What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has laid down a timeline for the Centre to clear names recommended by the High Court Collegiums. This order is essentially contrary to the Memorandum of Procedure(MoP). About Memorandum of Procedure(MoP): Memorandum of Procedure(MoP) is an agreement between the judiciary and the government. It contains a set… Continue reading What is “Memorandum of Procedure(MoP)”?

“Global Youth Mobilization Initiative” launched by UN

What is the News?  United Nations agencies, youth organisations, and WHO have come together to launch the Global Youth Mobilization Initiative for local Solutions. About Global Youth Mobilization Initiative: World Health Organization and United Nations Foundation are supporting Global Youth Mobilization Initiative. Whereas, it is led by the world’s six largest youth organisations, including First, the… Continue reading “Global Youth Mobilization Initiative” launched by UN

“World Press Freedom Index” 2021 Released

What is the News? The World Press Freedom Index 2021 released. About World Press Freedom Index: Published by: Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF) or Reporters Without Borders since 2002. Purpose: The purpose of the Index is to rank 180 countries and regions according to the level of freedom available to journalists. However, the index neither ranks public… Continue reading “World Press Freedom Index” 2021 Released

Webinar on “Khajuraho Temples” Under Dekho Apna Desh

What is the News?  The Ministry of Tourism organizes a webinar on “ Khajuraho Temples of Architectural Splendour” under Dekho Apna Desh. About Dekho Apna Desh webinar The Ministry of Tourism launched the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ webinar series in April 2020. Its objective is to create awareness about and promote various tourism destinations in India.… Continue reading Webinar on “Khajuraho Temples” Under Dekho Apna Desh

Vulnerability reminder

Synopsis: The RBI needs to ensure stricter oversight over large-value credit-related corporate frauds. Introduction The U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel’s decision to allow absconding diamond dealer Nirav Modi’s return to India, three years after state-owned Punjab National Bank admitted it had been deceived of over ₹14,000 crores. This is a reminder that there is a… Continue reading Vulnerability reminder

“Vande Bharat Mission” Becomes One of Top Civilian Evacuation Mission

What is the News? Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) has become one of the largest evacuation missions of civilians by a country. About Vande Bharat Mission(VBM): Vande Bharat Mission started in May 2020 to bring back Indians stranded abroad due to COVID-19 and the resultant lockdowns. The first phase of the Vande Bharat mission aimed at destinations… Continue reading “Vande Bharat Mission” Becomes One of Top Civilian Evacuation Mission

National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report

What is the News? The Department of Science and Technology(DST) has released the National climate vulnerability assessment report. About National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report: The National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report identifies the most vulnerable states and districts in India, as per the current climate risk and key drivers of vulnerability. Indicators: Several key drivers of… Continue reading National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report

EU Council Approves “EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy”

Contents1 What is the News?2 About EU Indo-Pacific Strategy:3 Key Features of the Strategy:4 About Council of the European Union: What is the News? The Council of the European Union has approved the EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. About EU Indo-Pacific Strategy: The Indo-Pacific region spans from the east coast of Africa… Continue reading EU Council Approves “EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy”

“Great Indian Bustard” Poaching in Pakistan desert

  What is the News? A group of hunters shot down two Great Indian Bustards(GIBs) in a protected area of southern Punjab’s Cholistan in Pakistan. This has left wildlife activists in India shocked and outraged. Why is India Concerned? Firstly, the Grassland Habitat in Pakistan’s Cholistan desert is very similar to the habitat in Rajasthan’s… Continue reading “Great Indian Bustard” Poaching in Pakistan desert

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