In News Recently, India assumed the monthly presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Key Points About: This is the second time of monthly presidency in India’s two-year tenure as an elected member of the Council in 2021-22. India had earlier assumed UNSC presidency in August 2021. December Presidency: Two signature events at the […]
In News Recently, It has been observed that Roads and the environment are inseparable spaces. About Linkage In addition to ensuring an easier, more comfortable, and more secure commute, safer roads also have a positive impact on the environment. In 2021, India reported 4,03,116 crashes, each of which adversely impacted the environment in various ways […]
In News Recently, the government appointed a Kirit Parikh committee to review the gas pricing formula. Major recommendations of the committee Ceiling price There is a need for a fixed pricing band for gas from old fields which is called APM (Administrative Price Mechanism) gas. These fields account for two-third of natural gas produced in […]
In News Atal Innovation Mission recently launched fresh applications for Community Innovator Fellowship. About Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) Agency It was launched by NITI aayog. Aim To create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship across the country via interventions at school, university, research institutions, MSME and industry levels. To provide platform and collaboration […]
In News Recently, the Vice President Jagdeep inaugurated the 23rd edition of the Hornbill Festival at Naga heritage village in Nagaland. About the Festival Often cited as “festival of all festivals” Hornbill Festival usually takes place between the 1st and the 10th of December every year in Nagaland. Aim of the festival: To revive and […]
India has formally assumed the presidency of G-20 on December 1, 2022.
In News Recently, Baguette — the staple French bread — was inscribed into the UN’s list of intangible cultural heritage (ICH). In March 2021, France nominated the baguette as its candidate for consideration within the UNESCO ICH list. It drew attention to the steady decline in the number of bakeries in the country as around […]
In News Recently, the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare stated that it is open to taking pro-farmer changes in Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in response to the recent climate crisis and rapid technological advances. More about the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana Aim: A flagship scheme of the Government of India, […]
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In News The third time in the history of the Supreme Court that a bench comprising only women judges was hearing cases. More about the news All-woman bench of Apex Court: Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has set up the bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Bela M Trivedi. The first time the […]