Dam Safety Bill, 2021 introduced in RS
The Dam Safety Bill 2021 was moved in the Rajya Sabha but the debate could not be held because of… Continue reading Dam Safety Bill, 2021 introduced in RS
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India joins G20’s Troika
India has joined the G20 ‘Troika’with Indonesia and Italy. G20 Troika Troika refers to the top grouping within the G20… Continue reading India joins G20’s Troika
EU unveils Global Gateway Project
The European Union has unveiled a project called ”Global Gateway” that is worth 300 billion euros ($340 billion). The project is… Continue reading EU unveils Global Gateway Project
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)
The World Health Assembly (WHA) took the historic decision to form a global treaty to “strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response”.… Continue reading WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)
With India’s demographic transition, come challenges
Context Recent results from National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5) suggest that we are entering an era where we will have… Continue reading With India’s demographic transition, come challenges
Over 6 lakh Indians renounced Citizenship
More than six lakh Indians renounced citizenship in the past five years, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the… Continue reading Over 6 lakh Indians renounced Citizenship
Government-owned Contractor-operated (GOCO) Model
The Army’s ambitious plan for modernization of the Army Base Workshops (ABWs) and implementation of the ‘Government-owned, contractor-operated (GOCO)’ model… Continue reading Government-owned Contractor-operated (GOCO) Model
National Health Accounts Estimates: 2017-18
Out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) as a share of total health expenditure and foreign aid for health has both come down as… Continue reading National Health Accounts Estimates: 2017-18
[pib] Soil Health Card Scheme
National Productivity Council (NPC) has carried out a study on ‘Soil Testing Infrastructure for Faster Delivery of Soil Health Card… Continue reading [pib] Soil Health Card Scheme
What is Dual Command System of Policing?
The Dual Command System of Policing is being implemented in Bhopal and Indore. What is the ‘Dual Command’ System? Under… Continue reading What is Dual Command System of Policing?
What is a Tundra Satellite?
Russia has successfully placed into orbit a military satellite believed to be part of the Kremlin’s early warning anti-missile system.… Continue reading What is a Tundra Satellite?
Making the legislature work
Context Parliament’s “performance” is assessed at the end of a session, typically in terms of bills discussed and passed. It… Continue reading Making the legislature work
UNCITRAL Model for Cross Border Insolvency
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has published a draft framework for cross-border insolvency proceedings based on the UNCITRAL (United… Continue reading UNCITRAL Model for Cross Border Insolvency
Good Samaritan Scheme
The Good Samaritan scheme, meant to encourage and felicitate those helping road accident victims, has received a poor response from… Continue reading Good Samaritan Scheme
What is Omicron Variant?
A new lineage of SARS-CoV-2 has been designated as a Variant of Concern (VoC) by the World Health Organization (WHO)… Continue reading What is Omicron Variant?
Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project
If built on time, Jaitapur Project in Maharashtra would be the largest nuclear power generating station in the world by… Continue reading Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project
Emulating Amul’s success across other agricultural commodities
Context Many wish for legendary “Milk Man of India” Verghese Kurien’s presence in our midst today as the conflict between… Continue reading Emulating Amul’s success across other agricultural commodities
Key Demographic Transitions captured by 5th round of NFHS
The Union health ministry released the summary findings of the fifth round of the National Family and Health Survey (NFHS-5),… Continue reading Key Demographic Transitions captured by 5th round of NFHS
NITI Aayog’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
The Government think-tank NITI Aayog has released the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) This baseline report… Continue reading NITI Aayog’s Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
Places in news: Solomon Islands
Australia has announced sending police, troops and diplomats to the Solomon Islands to help after anti-Government demonstrators. Solomon Islands Solomon… Continue reading Places in news: Solomon Islands
