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Draft Mediation Bill, 2021

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 […]

India-France Relations

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 […]

Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011

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 […]

UNESCO’s Network of Creative Cities

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 […]

Global Drug Policy Index 2021

In News The inaugural Global Drug Policy Index was released by the Harm Reduction Consortium. About the Index Aim: It is a unique tool that documents, measures and compares national-level drug policies, providing each country with a score and ranking that shows how much their drug policies and their implementation align with the UN principles […]

Global Methane Pledge: UN COP26

In News Over 90 countries have signed the Global Methane Pledge that was launched at the ongoing UN COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. What is Global Methane Pledge? The pledge was first announced in September by the US and EU. It is not a structured agreement. Aim: Reducing the global methane emissions across the globe. […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 After Week 1, progress on warming but key climate talks still frozen (Environment) What are the challenges in the path of tickling climate change? GS 3 8 Why taps ran dry (Science and technology) What can be done to tackle the […]

Solar Flare

In News Recently, a solar flare that occurred on the Sun triggered a magnetic storm and it arrived at the Earth in the early hours of November 4. About Scientists had predicted that the magnitude of this storm would be such as to trigger spectacular displays of aurora (the coloured bands of light seen in […]

Haryana Law on Local Hiring

In News The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, provides 75% reservations to local people in private-sector jobs. This reservation is only applicable for jobs that offer a salary of less than Rs 30,000 a month.  The law can trigger an exodus of large domestic and multinational investors across various sectors. About Haryana […]

Rise in Ammonia Level in Yamuna

In News Water production was hit due to heavy sewage and industrial discharge from Haryana. Issue Recently, ammonia levels shot up to 3 ppm (parts per million), forcing water treatment plants to reduce operating capacity by 50%. The acceptable maximum limit of ammonia in drinking water is 0.5 ppm, as per the Bureau of Indian […]