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National Geospatial Policy 2022

In News The Ministry of Science and Technology has recently notified the National Geospatial Policy 2022. It is a 13-year guideline which aims to promote the country’s geospatial data industry and develop a national framework to use such data for improving citizen services.  What is Geospatial Technology? Geospatial technology is an emerging technique to study […]

Project Nilgiri Tahr

In News The Tamil Nadu government recently launched an initiative for the conservation of the Nilgiri Tahr. Background There are multiple references to the Nilgiri Tahr in Tamil Sangam literature dating back to 2,000 years.  The late Mesolithic (10,000-4,000 BC) paintings highlight the significance of the Tahr in folklore, culture and life.  It was designated […]

CAG Report on Plastic Waste Management

In News Recently, the CAG, in an audit report, has said that plastic waste management rules could not be implemented effectively. Report highlights No action plan with ministry: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has no action plan for the implementation of Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016, as a result, plastic waste […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 10 Maharashtra Assembly passes Bill to bring CM under Lokayukta ambit (Polity and Governance) Know about Lokayukta, Origin, Need, Challenges and suggestions  GS 2 12   Where china is headed  (International Relations) How does China’s internal situation affect India’s interest ? China-India […]

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

In News Recently, the Ministry of Railways has formulated a new policy for modernization of stations named “Amrit Bharat Station” scheme. More about the news Vision: The Amrit Bharat Station scheme envisages development of stations on a continuous basis with a long term vision.  Key features of these proposed stations include following: Provisions for roof […]

Maharashtra Lokayukta Act, 2022

In News Recently, The Maharashtra Assembly unanimously passed the Maharashtra Lokayukta Act, 2022.  The Act will now be presented in the Legislative Council for approval. About the Act Anna Hazare Committee report: The Maharashtra government has approved the Anna Hazare Committee report of introducing Lokayukta in the State along the lines of the Centre’s Lokpal […]

Indian National Congress (INC) Foundation Day

In News Recently, The Indian National Congress (INC) marked its 138th Foundation Day.  Every year on December 28, the Indian National Congress (INC) celebrates its foundation day. About INC How was the Congress founded? The English bureaucrat Allan Octavian Hume or AO Hume is credited as the founder of the organisation. Two additional British members […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   4   Maharashtra passes Lokayukta Bill bringing Chief Minister, Ministers under its ambit (Polity and Governance) Know about Lokayukta, Origin, Need, Challenges and suggestions    GS 2 6 Nepal politics, past, present, and future  (International Relations) How changes in Nepal Politics […]

A failed attempt at decriminalisation

Context Recently, the Union Government tabled the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022 in the Parliament. About the Bill  Tabled with the objective of: Decriminalising 183 offences across 42 legislations and  Enhancing the ease of living and doing business in India.  Aim:  It proposes to decriminalise many minor offences by replacing them with monetary penalties. A unique […]

Arecanut/Areca Palm

Context A Lok Sabha member urged the Union government to levy a hefty import duty on arecanut to check falling prices in the domestic market. Areca Nut/Areca Palm About:  Usually referred to as Areca palm, but has also been called yellow palm, butterfly palm, yellow butterfly palm, cane palm and golden feather palm. The arecanut […]