News: In a verdict that offers hope to accident survivors, and sets an example for lower courts, the Supreme Court counselled judges to take a liberal view in awarding compensation to those grappling with 100% disabilities. Need for reforms Only a fraction of motor insurance claims raised every year – reportedly around Rs 10,000 crore… Continue reading Life, limb & the law: SC’s right on liberal compensation for accident victims. But a clogged system is stacked against citizens
India can act today to shape tomorrow’s terms of connectivity with Pakistan
News: Recently, there have been various developments between India and Pakistan relations which were encouraging. Contents1 What are some of the positive developments?2 What are the issues/challenges from both sides? 3 What will happen if India continues to isolate Pakistan? 4 What can be done by India even if Islamabad does not reciprocate? 5 Way Forward What are… Continue reading India can act today to shape tomorrow’s terms of connectivity with Pakistan
India and Australia are finally acting like the natural partners they are
News: Indian-Australian PM had a virtual summit. Further, a historic free trade agreement is going to be signed between both the countries. The free trade negotiations were being carried out for a decade. The negotiation started since May 2011. The discussions were restarted in June 2020 when India-and Australia established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Contents1… Continue reading India and Australia are finally acting like the natural partners they are
Earth Hour: Lights out at 8:30pm, time to conserve energy. All you need to know
What is the News? Every year on the 26th of March, people around the world take an hour off the electricity by switching off their lights at homes and offices as a show of support for the conservation of energy during Earth Hour. What is Earth Hour? Started by: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)… Continue reading Earth Hour: Lights out at 8:30pm, time to conserve energy. All you need to know
Imports of plastic bottles for waste processing allowed
Contents1 What is the News?2 What has the Government done on the import of Plastic Waste?3 What are the objections raised regarding the import of plastic waste into India?4 What was the Government’s response to this? What is the News? After banning the import of plastic waste in 2019, the Environment Ministry has permitted PET… Continue reading Imports of plastic bottles for waste processing allowed
Cabinet approves USD 808 million for “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance”
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance(RAMP) Programme?3 Key Features of RAMP Programme4 What is the expected impact of the RAMP Programme? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance” (RAMP) Programme. What is the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance(RAMP) Programme? Nodal… Continue reading Cabinet approves USD 808 million for “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance”
Matrubhumi – the projection mapping show highlighting the facets of India will now be exhibited at the historic Red Fort throughout the year
What is the News? As part of the Red Fort Festival – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, the Projection Mapping Show ‘Matrubhumi’ is receiving an overwhelming response. What is the Matrubhumi Show? It is being organized as part of the Red Fort Festival – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata. Purpose: It is a Projection Mapping Show that showcases the… Continue reading Matrubhumi – the projection mapping show highlighting the facets of India will now be exhibited at the historic Red Fort throughout the year
Project NETRA: ISRO to step up tracking of space debris
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) is building up its orbital debris tracking capability by deploying new radars and optical telescopes under Project NETRA. What is Project NETRA? Initiative: ISRO Full-Form: NETRA stands for Network for Space Object Tracking and Analysis. Purpose: It is an early warning system in space to detect space… Continue reading Project NETRA: ISRO to step up tracking of space debris
IONS MARITIME EXERCISE 2022 (IMEX 22)
What is the News? The maiden edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium(IONS) Maritime Exercise 2022 (IMEX-22) was conducted at Goa and in the Arabian Sea. What is IMEX-22? It is a maiden maritime exercise of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium(IONS). Aim: To enhance interoperability in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations among member… Continue reading IONS MARITIME EXERCISE 2022 (IMEX 22)
Four govt run film units merged with NFDC
What is the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the merger of its four-film media units– Film Divisions, Directorate of Film Festivals(DFF), National Film Archive of India (NFAI), Children’s Film Society of India(CFSI)– with National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). Read more: Merging Film and Media Units with NFDC – Explained, pointwise What… Continue reading Four govt run film units merged with NFDC
