Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Power inaugurates “Aiming for Sustainable Habitat: New Initiatives in Building Energy Efficiency 2021” as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’. Note: Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav is the Government’s endeavour to commemorate India’s 75th anniversary of Independence. The commemorations will include 75 events for 75 weeks… Continue reading Union Power Minister inaugurates “Aiming for Sustainable Habitat: New Initiatives in Building Energy Efficiency 2021”
Prehistoric site in Faridabad could be a lakh year old, say archeologists
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Archaeologists in Haryana have estimated that cave paintings discovered at a prehistoric site in Faridabad’s Mangar Bani hill forest may be up to lakh years old. What did the Archeologists discover? Archaeologists have discovered cave paintings at a prehistoric site in Faridabad’s Mangar Bani hill forest. They believe… Continue reading Prehistoric site in Faridabad could be a lakh year old, say archeologists
IHC: Changes mooted in NCERT textbooks biased
Source: TOI What is the News? Indian History Congress(IHC) has objected to rewriting the history textbooks in the National Council of Educational Research and Training(NCERT) school textbooks. What is the issue? The Rajya Sabha secretariat had released a circular saying that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on education would discuss changes in the NCERT’s textbooks and… Continue reading IHC: Changes mooted in NCERT textbooks biased
Union Power Minister releases 9th Integrated Ratings of State Power Distribution utilities and Rankings
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Power has released 9th Integrated Ratings for State Power Distribution Utilities. About Integrated Ratings for State Power Distribution Utilities: The Ministry of Power had formulated an Integrated Rating exercise in 2012. It evaluates the performance of State Power Distribution utilities on a range of parameters… Continue reading Union Power Minister releases 9th Integrated Ratings of State Power Distribution utilities and Rankings
Union Agriculture Minister launched Kisan Sarathi to Support Farmers At Local Level
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Agriculture Minister along with the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology has launched Kisan Sarathi App. Note: The app was launched on the occasion of 93rd Foundation Day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR). About Kisan Sarathi App: Kisan Sarathi is a digital platform launched… Continue reading Union Agriculture Minister launched Kisan Sarathi to Support Farmers At Local Level
Ministry clears rules for vintage cars
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Ministry of Law has approved the Draft Vintage Cars Policy. The policy seeks to amend the Central Motor Vehicle Rules,1989. The rules will soon be notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Key Features of the Policy: Definition of Vintage Cars: The policy defined Vintage… Continue reading Ministry clears rules for vintage cars
Explained: India’s Afghanistan investment
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Taliban’s possible takeover in Afghanistan threatens not just India’s diplomatic stakes in Afghanistan, but also 20 years and $3 billion worth of Indian investment in various projects — dams, roads, trade infrastructure. India’s Investment in Afghanistan: India has built vital roads, dams, electricity transmission lines and substations, schools,… Continue reading Explained: India’s Afghanistan investment
Explained: The ‘re-wilding’ of wild animals, and the challenges it involves
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) is trying to reintroduce an abandoned nine-month-old cub into the wild, after rearing it in ‘captivity’ for two years. This issue has once again brought the controversial concept of ‘re-wilding’ of abandoned or injured animals under the lens. What is ‘Re-wilding’? The Standard… Continue reading Explained: The ‘re-wilding’ of wild animals, and the challenges it involves
Migrant workers and their Social protection in India – Explained, pointwise
Introduction The migrant crisis during the pandemic highlighted the vulnerabilities faced by migrants. Recently, the Supreme Court issued an important judgment towards the welfare of migrants. The judgment mandated a portal for the registration of all informal/migrant workers. But to provide welfare to migrants, there is a need for a clear policy framework and greater… Continue reading Migrant workers and their Social protection in India – Explained, pointwise
Don’t seek surrender of those on interim bail: SC
Source: The Hindu What is the news? The Supreme Court directed the states to not ask for the surrender of prisoners released on interim bail during the second wave. The order aims to keep prisons decongested during the pandemic, thereby upholding the right to life of prisoners and police personnel working in them. Background: A… Continue reading Don’t seek surrender of those on interim bail: SC
