What is the News? The Supreme Court will take up a petition seeking identification of minorities at the state level and granting minority status to Hindus in states and union territories where their numbers have gone below other communities. What is the petition about? A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court stating that… Continue reading Explained: Who is a ‘minority’ in India? Here’s what courts have said
15 Points Programme for Minorities Welfare Schemes
What is the News? The Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing the Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme for the welfare of Minority Communities. What is the PM 15 Point Programme for the welfare of Minority Communities? It is an overarching programme covering various schemes/initiatives of the participating Ministries/Departments and is implemented throughout the country.… Continue reading 15 Points Programme for Minorities Welfare Schemes
Kozhikode to vie for UNESCO ‘City of Literature’ distinction
What is the News? Kozhikode has been proposed by the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) to be branded as a ‘City of Literature’ under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network(UCCN). Why has Kozhikode been proposed as the City of Literature? Kozhikode has a legacy of writers such as Vaikom Mohammed Basheer, Sanjayan, S.K. Pottekkatt, M.T.… Continue reading Kozhikode to vie for UNESCO ‘City of Literature’ distinction
Explained: What will Australia’s new Defence Space Command Agency do?
What is the News? Australia has announced a new Defence Space Command Agency to counter the growing influence of Russia and China in space. What is the Defence Space Command Agency? Setup by: Australia. Aim: To achieve strategic space ambitions and lead the effort to assure Australia’s access to space. Nodal Agency: The agency will… Continue reading Explained: What will Australia’s new Defence Space Command Agency do?
Polyherbal eco-friendly technology can combat tick infestation among dairy animals
What is the News? Scientists have found that a formulation consisting of herbal ingredients like Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Nagod (Vitex negundo) is effective in combating tick infestation among dairy animals. About the Tick Infestation in Dairy Animals Farmers who depend on dairy animal production are compounded by livestock ailments like tick infestation. These external… Continue reading Polyherbal eco-friendly technology can combat tick infestation among dairy animals
Zojila tunnel work space, deadline advanced to 2024
What is the News? Zojila tunnel will be opened for defence forces and emergency services by 2024, two years ahead of the 2026 deadline. This will ensure that the mobilization of the Army and machines to the strategic cold desert is no longer affected by closure of five or six months due to snowfall. What… Continue reading Zojila tunnel work space, deadline advanced to 2024
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022
Present Status: Passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. received the assent of the President on the 18th of April, 2022 What is Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022? Objective: To allow the police and prison authorities to collect, store and analyze physical and biological samples, including retina and iris scans. Repealing: The Act seeks to… Continue reading Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022
Rejuvenation Work of Saraswati River
What is the News? A Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) has been signed between the Governments of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh for the construction of the Adi Badri dam on river Somb in Himachal Pradesh, which among others will rejuvenate the Sarasvati river. Note: Adi Badri, situated in Haryana near the Himachal Pradesh border, is believed to… Continue reading Rejuvenation Work of Saraswati River
NITI Aayog and FAO Launch Book Titled Indian Agriculture towards 2030
What is the News? The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) has released a book titled Indian Agriculture towards 2030: Pathways for Enhancing Farmers’ Income, Nutritional Security and Sustainable Food and Farm Systems. What is the “Indian Agriculture towards 2030” Book? Released by: NITI Aayog and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of… Continue reading NITI Aayog and FAO Launch Book Titled Indian Agriculture towards 2030
Explained: What are Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles and why does the Indian Army need such vehicles?
What is the News? The Indian Army has issued a Request For Information(RFI) for the supply of Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles to be deployed in Ladakh and Kutch. What are Articulated All Terrain Vehicles? Articulated All-Terrain Vehicle is a twin cabin, tracked, amphibious carrier for off-road mobility. The special design of this vehicle exerts low ground… Continue reading Explained: What are Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles and why does the Indian Army need such vehicles?
