RAMP Programme: Union Minister launches three sub-schemes under it

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches three sub-schemes under the RAMP programme” published in “PIB” on 20th December 2023 Why in the News? Union Minister for MSME has launched three sub-schemes under the aegis of the RAMP programme. What are the three sub schemes launched under RAMP Programme? 1) MSME… Continue reading RAMP Programme: Union Minister launches three sub-schemes under it

Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws

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

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

Provisions for Conservation of Marine Species

Source: The post is based on the article “Provisions for Conservation of Marine Species” published in “PIB” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the measures taken for the conservation of marine species. What are the steps taken… Continue reading Provisions for Conservation of Marine Species

Rules for Suspension of MPs – 78 Opposition MPs suspended

Source: The post on Rules for Suspension of MPs is based on the article “78 Opposition MPs suspended, most ever in a day: Why this happened, what Parliament rules say” published in “Indian Express” on 19th December 2023 Why in the News? 78 Opposition MPs from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been suspended for… Continue reading Rules for Suspension of MPs – 78 Opposition MPs suspended

Recent Initiatives for faster Coal Movement

Source: The post is based on the article “Recent Initiatives for faster Coal Movement” published in “PIB” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? The Union Minister of Coal has informed Lok Sabha about the initiatives taken for the faster movement of Coal. What are the steps taken for the faster movement of coal?… Continue reading Recent Initiatives for faster Coal Movement

India achieves two targets of Nationally Determined Contribution well ahead of the time

Source: The post is based on the article “India achieves two targets of Nationally Determined Contribution well ahead of the time” published in “PIB” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? India has achieved its two initial Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Targets well ahead of time. What is a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)? 1)… Continue reading India achieves two targets of Nationally Determined Contribution well ahead of the time

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