Maharashtra govt.’s Shakti Bill
The Maharashtra government’s Shakti Criminal Laws (Maharashtra Amendment) Bill, 2020, on crimes against women and children has recommended capital punishment… Continue reading Maharashtra govt.’s Shakti Bill
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Who was P.N. Panicker?
The President of India has recently unveiled the statue of Shri P.N. Panicker at Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram. P.N. Panicker (1909-1995) Puthuvayil… Continue reading Who was P.N. Panicker?
Karnataka’s Anti-Conversion Legislation
Amid opposition, the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, was introduced in the Assembly. What is… Continue reading Karnataka’s Anti-Conversion Legislation
RBI proposes new norms for Capital Requirement for Banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to replace existing approaches for measuring minimum operational risk capital requirements of… Continue reading RBI proposes new norms for Capital Requirement for Banks
Indian Army inducts Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle (AERV)
The first batch of next-generation indigenously designed Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicles (AERV) was inducted by the Indian Army. About AERV… Continue reading Indian Army inducts Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle (AERV)
Reintroduction of African Cheetahs in India
Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh was all prepped to welcome the African cheetahs — a project that has been… Continue reading Reintroduction of African Cheetahs in India
Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission
The J&K Delimitation Commission has proposed to increase six seats for the Jammu division and one for the Kashmir division… Continue reading Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission
UDAN scheme
PM launched the UDAN scheme nearly five years back with the aim to take flying to the masses. However, many… Continue reading UDAN scheme
Phrase ‘Anti-national’ not defined in statutes: MHA
The phrase ‘anti-national’ has not been defined in statutes, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has informed the Parliament. Defining… Continue reading Phrase ‘Anti-national’ not defined in statutes: MHA
‘Chillai Kalan’ begins in Kashmir
Kashmir is in a deep freeze as the 40-day harshest spell of winter, locally called ‘chillai kalan’ has started with… Continue reading ‘Chillai Kalan’ begins in Kashmir
[pib] Seed Village Programme (Beej Gram Yojana)
The govt is implementing Seed Village Programme (Beej Gram Yojana) since 2014-15 to upgrade the quality of farmers’ saved seeds.… Continue reading [pib] Seed Village Programme (Beej Gram Yojana)
Amendment to the Multi-State Cooperatives Act, 2002
The Union Home and Cooperation Minister has announced the decision to amend the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002 to… Continue reading Amendment to the Multi-State Cooperatives Act, 2002
SEBI suspends Futures Trading in key farm crops
Market regulator Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued an order suspending futures trading in paddy (non-basmati), wheat,… Continue reading SEBI suspends Futures Trading in key farm crops
Disability in india
Context The Draft Accessibility Standards/Guidelines recently released by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for built infrastructure under its purview… Continue reading Disability in india
Explained: India’s Missile Capability
The Defence Minister has encouraged scientists to work towards developing hypersonic missile technology after China’s successful demonstration of hypersonic glide… Continue reading Explained: India’s Missile Capability
Why policymakers prefer targeting of Retail Inflation over Wholesale Inflation?
The wholesale inflation in India has grown by double digits. This is the highest year-on-year increase recorded in any month… Continue reading Why policymakers prefer targeting of Retail Inflation over Wholesale Inflation?
Risks of mandatory Iron Fortification
Many things have been said about the necessity for mandatory iron fortification of foods in India. Iron fortification Iron fortification… Continue reading Risks of mandatory Iron Fortification
After 50 years, Gharials return to Beas Conservation Reserve
Gharial ( Gavialis gangeticus ) have been successfully reintroduced the in the Beas River of Punjab where it had become… Continue reading After 50 years, Gharials return to Beas Conservation Reserve
60th Goa Liberation Day
Goa hosts PM for the celebration of its 60th liberation day. Goan Liberation An important port for trade and military… Continue reading 60th Goa Liberation Day
What is Irrecoverable Carbon?
Researchers have identified and mapped 139 gigatonnes (Gt) of “irrecoverable carbon” in some of the world’s major forests and peatlands… Continue reading What is Irrecoverable Carbon?
