What is the News? The National Commission for Women(NCW) has launched a Legal Aid Clinic. What is a Legal Aid Clinic? Launched by: National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with Delhi State Legal Services Authority(DSLSA) Purpose: It will act as a single-window facility for resolving the grievances of women by offering them free legal… Continue reading National Commission for Women Launches Legal Services Clinic in Collaboration with DSLSA
In presence of Union Home Minister, Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya signed historic agreement for settlement of inter-state border dispute
What is the News? Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya have signed an agreement in the presence of the Union Home Minister to resolve part of their five-decade-old interstate border dispute. What is the dispute about? During British rule, Assam included present-day Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Mizoram, which later became separate states. Meghalaya was… Continue reading In presence of Union Home Minister, Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya signed historic agreement for settlement of inter-state border dispute
14th Rhino Census: Rhino population up by 200 in Kaziranga
What is the News? The 14th Rhino Census 2022 at Kaziranga National Park(KNP) was conducted. What are the key findings from the 14th Rhino Census 2022 at KNP? The population of the Greater One-horned or Indian Rhinoceros in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has been estimated at 2,613 which is 200 more than… Continue reading 14th Rhino Census: Rhino population up by 200 in Kaziranga
INDO-UZBEKISTAN JOINT EXERCISE “EX DUSTLIK” CONCLUDES AT YANGIARIK IN UZBEKISTAN
What is the News? The 3rd edition of Indo-Uzbekistan Joint Field Training Exercise “EX DUSTLIK” concluded at Yangiarik, Uzbekistan. What is Exercise DUSTLIK? Conducted between: It is a joint training exercise between India and Uzbekistan armies. First Edition: 2019 at Tashkent, Uzbekistan Aim: To enhance the level of defence cooperation between both the Armies and… Continue reading INDO-UZBEKISTAN JOINT EXERCISE “EX DUSTLIK” CONCLUDES AT YANGIARIK IN UZBEKISTAN
Union Minister calls for creation of animal disease free zones for boosting value-added meat products
What is the News? Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry has called on stakeholders to work towards the creation of region-specific animal disease-free zones in the country to boost exports of value-added meat products. What is an Animal Disease Free Zone? According to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), zoning is a risk management… Continue reading Union Minister calls for creation of animal disease free zones for boosting value-added meat products
World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022: Energy transition holds key to tackle global energy and climate crisis: IRENA
What is the News? The International Renewable Energy Agency(IRENA) has released a report titled “World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022”. What are the key findings of the World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022? Transition to Clean Energy: Current Crisis of high fossil fuel prices, energy security concerns and the urgency of climate change underscores the pressing need… Continue reading World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022: Energy transition holds key to tackle global energy and climate crisis: IRENA
Bend and aim: DRDO’s corner-shot weapon gives police a critical eye
What is the News? A Corner-Shot Weapon System(CSWS) is at an advanced stage of being inducted by the Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF) and the Jammu and Kashmir police. What is a Corner-Shot Weapon System(CSWS)? Designed and developed by: Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Purpose: It… Continue reading Bend and aim: DRDO’s corner-shot weapon gives police a critical eye
Cabinet approves setting up of National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of the National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC) as a wholly-owned Government of India company with an initial authorized share capital of Rs 5,000 crore and paid-up share capital of Rs 150 crore. What is National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)? Administrative Ministry: Department of Public… Continue reading Cabinet approves setting up of National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)
Indian power projects replace Chinese ventures in Sri Lanka
What is the News? The Indian Foreign Minister is on a visit to Sri Lanka. During this visit, several agreements have been signed. What are the agreements signed by India and Sri Lanka? Hybrid Power Projects in Three Islands of Sri Lanka India will set up hybrid power projects in three Islands off Jaffna in… Continue reading Indian power projects replace Chinese ventures in Sri Lanka
UPSC IAS Prelims 2022 Material | Modern History Events in News – Dec. 2021- 15th March, 2022
Dear Friends, This post is a part of our current affairs series for the UPSC IAS Prelims 2022. In this post, we have covered all the Modern History Events in News. This post covers current affairs from Dec. 2021 to 15th March 2022. In the 2nd part, we will cover the rest of the current… Continue reading UPSC IAS Prelims 2022 Material | Modern History Events in News – Dec. 2021- 15th March, 2022
