Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws” published in “The Hindu” on 21sxt December 2023 Why in the News? Lok Sabha has passed 3 bills to replace British-era criminal laws. These includes Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill (BNS), Bharatiya Sakshya Bill (BS) and the Bharatiya Nagarik… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws
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Elimination of child labour distant goal, need uniform definition of ‘child’ first: House panel
Source– This post is based on the article “Elimination of child labour a distant goal, country needs uniform definition of ‘child’ first: Parliamentary panel” published in “The Indian Express” on 20th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently, the 52nd report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour was tabled in the parliament. It highlighted… Continue reading Elimination of child labour distant goal, need uniform definition of ‘child’ first: House panel
Bihar to develop Sita’s birthplace
Source: The post is based on the article “Bihar to develop Sita’s birthplace: An expert explains the history and mythology of Mithila” published in “Indian Express” on 20th December 2023 Why in the News? The Bihar Chief Minister has launched a Rs 72-crore development plan for Goddess Sita’s birthplace at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi, Bihar. … Continue reading Bihar to develop Sita’s birthplace
SVEEP Programme: Electoral literacy in classrooms
Source: The post is based on the article “SVEEP Programme: Electoral literacy in classrooms” published in “PIB” on 20th December 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Education and the Election Commission of India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to incorporate electoral literacy formally into the school and college education system. What… Continue reading SVEEP Programme: Electoral literacy in classrooms
People with blood disorders not eligible for reservation in jobs
Source– This post is based on the article “People with blood disorders not eligible for reservation in jobs, says Centre” published in “The Hindu” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? According to Ministry of Social Justice, people with blood disorders like thalassemia, haemophilia, and sickle cell disease are not eligible for job reservations… Continue reading People with blood disorders not eligible for reservation in jobs
Himalayas Cool Amid Global Climate Crisis, Stumping Scientists
Source– This post is based on the article “Scientists stunned as Himalayas get cooler despite global climate crisis” published in “Wion” on 13th December 2023. Why in the News? According to a study published in the journal Nature Geoscience, a surprising Himalayan phenomenon was highlighted that could slow down the impact of the global climate… Continue reading Himalayas Cool Amid Global Climate Crisis, Stumping Scientists
2024 is the International Year Of Camelids
Source– This post is based on the article “Why UN has declared 2024 the International Year Of Camelids” published in “Hindustan Times” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? The United Nations has named 2024 the International Year of Camelids to emphasize their vital role in the lives of global communities. What is the… Continue reading 2024 is the International Year Of Camelids
Sahitya Akademi announces awards
Source– This post is based on the article “Sahitya Akademi announces awards; Requiem in Raga Janki best English work” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? Sahitya Akademi has announced the annual Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 in 24 languages. The awards are for books published between January 2017 and December… Continue reading Sahitya Akademi announces awards
States can borrow an extra ₹2 lakh crore this fiscal year
Source- This post is based on the article “States can borrow an extra ₹2 lakh crore this year” published in “The Hindu” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? The Finance Ministry has allowed states to access approximately ₹2.04 lakh crore overall as additional borrowings beyond their net borrowing limits for the current fiscal… Continue reading States can borrow an extra ₹2 lakh crore this fiscal year
Gyanvapi Mosque: Religious character of a place of worship can be decided only in a trial, says Allahabad HC
Source: The post is based on the article “Religious character of a place of worship can be decided only in a trial, says Allahabad HC” published in “The Hindu” on 20th December 2023 Why in the News? The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the Places of Worship Act, 1991 does not prevent lawsuits seeking… Continue reading Gyanvapi Mosque: Religious character of a place of worship can be decided only in a trial, says Allahabad HC
