In News Recently, Differences have emerged within the Supreme Court Collegium over appointment of judges to the apex court. About Collegium System The collegium is a group of CJI and the four senior most judges of the Supreme Court that decides on appointments of judges to the apex court. These appointments could be in the […]
In News Recently, the Interpol has rejected a second request by India to issue a Red Corner Notice against the Canada-based founder and legal advisor of the pro-Khalistan outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). Red Notice It is a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar […]
In News Recently, the World Bank extended an unconditional loan of $250 million for the SALT project in Andhra Pradesh. SALT Project About: Supporting Andhra’s Learning Transformation (SALT) is a project undertaken by the Government of Andhra Pradesh with support from the World Bank. The SALT is the first project in the school education sector […]
In News Recently, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) released Living Planet Report 2022. About Living Planet Report Living Planet Report is WWF’s flagship publication. It is released every two years. It is a comprehensive study of trends in global biodiversity and health of the planet. It tracks changes in the relative abundance of […]
Context Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022 after the announcement by the Union Cooperation Minister. Objectives/provisions of the Amendment Bill 2022 Incorporation of provisions of the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act 2011: Regarding constitutional status and protection to cooperatives and guarantees democratic and independent functioning of the cooperative societies. Democratic […]
In News The Union Cabinet has recently approved the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for the North East Region (PM-DevINE). More about the news About: Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) is a new scheme for the Northeastern states which was announced in the Union Budget. The scheme will be operational for the […]
In News The Supreme Court recently said that it will have to examine the 2016 demonetisation decision. More about the news Petitions: The petitions are challenging the demonetisation of Rs 500 and 1000 currency notes by the government. Government’s stand: Centre has taken the stand that in view of the subsequent developments and passage of […]
In News The Central government announced the inclusion of skilling of girls in non-traditional livelihood (NTL) options in the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ scheme. About The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme has been revised and Some of the new aims for the scheme include Ensuring 1% increment in enrolment at the secondary level and skilling […]
In News The Union minister for Road, Transport and Highways recently launched Toyota’s first of its kind pilot project on Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV) in India. Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV): Characteristic features: An FFV SHEV has a flex-fuel engine and an electric powertrain. It thus provides a dual benefit of higher […]
In News In a first in the country, the Tamil Nadu government notified Kaduvur slender loris sanctuary covering 11,806 hectares in Karur and Dindigul districts. Image Courtesy :TH About The Kadavur slender loris sanctuary is to cover Vedasandur, Dindigul East and Natham taluks in Dindigul district and Kadavur taluk in Karur district. The government notified […]
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