Tribunal Reforms Ordinance 2021 – Explained, Point wise

Introduction Recently  President of India promulgated Tribunal Reforms Ordinance 2021 or Tribunal Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance 2021. The Ordinance dissolves certain existing appellate bodies and transfers their appellate authority to other Judicial Bodies. Further, the ordinance also amends the Finance Act 2017. The government also introduced the Bill in Lok Sabha on… Continue reading Tribunal Reforms Ordinance 2021 – Explained, Point wise

“PLI Scheme” for white goods and solar photovoltaic modules

What is the News? The Union Cabinet approves two PLI schemes for white goods (air-conditioners and LED lights) and high-efficiency solar photovoltaic modules. About Production Linked Incentive Scheme(PLI): The Government of India launched the Production-Linked Incentive(PLI)  in March 2020. Aim: The aim is to make manufacturing in India globally competitive by removing sectoral disabilities, creating economies… Continue reading “PLI Scheme” for white goods and solar photovoltaic modules

“Chilika Lake” was a part of the Bay of Bengal: Study

What is the News? According to a study by the National Institute of Oceanography(NIO), Chilika lake was once a part of the Bay of Bengal. About Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is Asia’s largest brackish water lake located in the State of Odisha. A narrow spit separates it from the Bay of Bengal. Click Here to… Continue reading “Chilika Lake” was a part of the Bay of Bengal: Study

CSIR-CMERI develops “Oxygen Enrichment Unit”

What is the News? Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute(CMERI) develops an oxygen enrichment unit(OEU) that could provide crucial support to COVID-19 patients. CMERI is an apex R&D institute for mechanical engineering that functions under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR). It is located in West Bengal. What is the Oxygen Enrichment Unit(OEU)? An oxygen… Continue reading CSIR-CMERI develops “Oxygen Enrichment Unit”

Government notifies “Copyright (Amendment) Rules 2021”

What is the News? The Government of India notifies Copyright (Amendment) Rules,2021. About Copyright (Amendment) Rules,2021: In India, the copyright regime is governed by the Copyright Act, 1957 and the Copyright Rules, 2013. Last amendment of the Copyright Rules, 2013 happened in the year 2016. 2021 rules aims at adopting electronic means as a primary… Continue reading Government notifies “Copyright (Amendment) Rules 2021”

TRIFED launches “Sankalp se Siddhi”- Village and Digital Connect Drive

What is the News? Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED) launches “Sankalp se Siddhi” – A Village and Digital Connect Drive. About Sankalp Se Siddhi Initiative: The Sankalp Se Siddhi Initiative aims to activate the Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) in the villages. Key Features of the Initiative: Firstly, under the initiative, 150 teams… Continue reading TRIFED launches “Sankalp se Siddhi”- Village and Digital Connect Drive

IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021 Allows “Pre-Pack Insolvency Resolution”

What is the news? The President of India promulgates the IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021. It allows the use of Pre-Pack insolvency resolution. About Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021: IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021 amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The Amendment allows the use of Pre-Packaged insolvency resolution as an alternative resolution mechanism… Continue reading IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021 Allows “Pre-Pack Insolvency Resolution”

Odisha Government Proposes “Mahendragiri Biosphere Reserve”

What is the news The Odisha government submits a proposal to establish the Mahendragiri biosphere reserve. It is the 2nd biosphere reserve in the state and situated in the southern part of the state at Mahendragiri hill ecosystem. Note: Similipal Biosphere Reserve was Odisha’s first such reserve and was notified in 1996. About Mahendragiri Biosphere… Continue reading Odisha Government Proposes “Mahendragiri Biosphere Reserve”

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 9 Apr, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Odisha Government Proposes “Mahendragiri Biosphere Reserve” What is the news? The Odisha government submits a proposal to establish the Mahendragiri biosphere reserve. It is the 2nd biosphere reserve in the state and situated in the southern part of the state at Mahendragiri hill ecosystem. Note:… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 9 Apr, 2021

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