In News National Legal Services Day (NLSD) is marked across the country annually on the 9th of November. It was first started by the Supreme Court of India in 1995. About the Day The day is observed to commemorate the enactment of the Legal Services Authorities Act and to create awareness about the various provisions […]
In News Recently, a global coalition of 10 organisations launched the Global Resilience Index Initiative (GRII) at COP26. About It will provide a globally consistent model for the assessment of resilience across all sectors and geographies. The GRII will be using cross-sector risk modelling experience, including public-private partnerships between governments, academia, insurance and engineering. GRII […]
In News Researchers in Indonesia have found a way to fight disease-bearing mosquitoes by breeding a species of the insect which carries a kind of bacteria that prevents viruses like dengue from growing inside them. All about the recent research Breeding a species of mosquito: Researchers in Indonesia are breeding a species of mosquito which […]
In News The Ministry of Law and Justice has placed the Draft Mediation Bill, 2021 in the public domain to seek feedback and suggestions from all stakeholders. Need of Mediation Bill Strengthening of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): The Government has been taking various policy initiatives for the promotion and strengthening of ADR mechanisms. It would […]
In News The Star College Mentorship Programme was launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology. It will help young scientists and students to innovate and find solutions to future challenges through peer learning & hand-holding. About the Program: It was the first-ever Mentorship Programme for Young Innovators to mark the 75th Year of India’s […]
In News The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated Srinagar as a part of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Highlights of the News 295 across the globe: UNESCO designated 49 other cities too as a part of the creative cities network. With this, the total number of creative cities in the […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 1 UNESCO picks Srinagar as ‘creative city’ (Art & culture) Read about the Creative City Networks. How will it impact Srinagar? Is Srinagar the first from India to get this recognition? GS 3 8 Breaking down the hype around Metaverse (Science & […]
In News The Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has omitted Rule 5 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities), Rules 2011 to safeguard the interest of consumers. Rule 5 defines Schedule II prescribing the pack sizes of various types of commodities. Proposed Amendment The amendments are to […]
In News December is the best time to translocate the rhinoceros of Assam as flood waters subside by that time as per a study published in Pachyderm journal. Who conducted the study? The study was carried out in two protected areas in the Brahmaputra river Valley Kaziranga National Park (KNP) and Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) […]
In News Recently, France stressed continuing its commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. About France termed its partnership with India as a major pillar of its Indo Pacific strategy. France’s resolve to expand strategic cooperation with India came nearly two months after the unveiling of a new security alliance (AUKUS) by Australia, the UK and the […]