Source: TOI What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has informed Rajya Sabha about the status of the Malnourishment of Children in India. Malnourishment in Children: Over 9.3 lakh severely acute malnourished (SAM) children between six months and six years have been identified in the country till November 2020. Out of this… Continue reading Over 9 lakh kids, most from UP, acutely malnourished
Affordable Rental Housing Complexes Scheme under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has informed that about 88,236 govt-funded vacant houses are available. They can be converted into Affordable Rental Housing Complexes under the Affordable Rental Housing Complexes Scheme. About Affordable Rental Housing Complexes Scheme: Affordable Rental Housing Complexes(ARHCs) is a Sub-scheme under Pradhan Mantri… Continue reading Affordable Rental Housing Complexes Scheme under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package
In the interest of the public
Source: The Hindu Synopsis: Compulsory vaccination is legal and does not violate anyone’s fundamental rights. Background: In Registrar General v. State of Meghalaya, the Meghalaya High Court ruled that compulsory vaccination can’t be coerced by the state government. The government had ordered shopkeepers, local taxi drivers, and others to get the COVID-19 vaccines before they resume… Continue reading In the interest of the public
National Gallery of Australia returns 14 artworks including Chola idols
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The National Gallery of Australia(NGA) has announced that it would return 14 works of art from its Asian art collection to India. The art collection includes the dancing child-saint Sambandar of the 12th century, belonging to the Chola dynasty. About Chola Dynasty: The Chola Dynasty is a Tamil… Continue reading National Gallery of Australia returns 14 artworks including Chola idols
Geo-imaging satellite “EOS-03” is scheduled for launch in third quarter of 2021
Source: PIB What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) is scheduled to launch a geo-imaging satellite named “EOS-03” in the third quarter of 2021. About EOS-03: EOS-03 is a geo-imaging satellite for earth observation. The satellite is capable of imaging the whole country four-five times daily. The satellite would enable near real-time monitoring of… Continue reading Geo-imaging satellite “EOS-03” is scheduled for launch in third quarter of 2021
India’s 14 Tiger Reserves get Global CA/TS recognition
Source: PIB What is the News? Environment Minister has announced that 14 Tiger Reserves from India have received the accreditation of the Global Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards (CA|TS). Tiger Reserves that received Global CA|TS recognition: India’s 14 tiger reserves that have received the accreditation of the Global Conservation Assured|Tiger Standards(CA|TS) are: Manas, Kaziranga and… Continue reading India’s 14 Tiger Reserves get Global CA/TS recognition
Why flooding raises alarm over bearing of hydropower plants on the Himalayas
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Article analyses impacts of large hydel-power projects in the Himalayas. Synopsis: The need of the hour is to put a halt to large hydel-power projects in the Himalayas. Can small hydropower plants offer a sustainable solution? Hydropower In India Hydropower is a renewable and non-polluting source of energy. In India,… Continue reading Why flooding raises alarm over bearing of hydropower plants on the Himalayas
Changes to deposit insurance
Source: Indian Express , Live Mint Relevance: Deposit Insurance Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) bill will protect the interest of consumers. Synopsis: How the New Amendments to the Deposit Insurance Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Act will help depositors cause? Background Recent events related to Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank, Yes Bank, and Lakshmi Vilas Bank have… Continue reading Changes to deposit insurance
Human trafficking in India and anti-trafficking bill – Explained, pointwise
Introduction Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA) and various civil society groups have campaigned for decades for a strong law to end the menace of human trafficking. In 2017, thousands of trafficking survivors marched a Bharat Yatra alongside students, governments, the judiciary, multifaith leaders, businesses and civil society to demand such a law. COVID-19 has further intensified the need… Continue reading Human trafficking in India and anti-trafficking bill – Explained, pointwise
Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2021 – Explained, pointwise
Introduction The Electricity (amendment) Bill 2021 will be introduced and is likely to be pushed for passage in the monsoon session of Parliament. The bill seeks to delicense distribution of electricity just like generation. The bill is being considered as a panacea for the power sector by many but a holistic approach is the need… Continue reading Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2021 – Explained, pointwise
