In News Recently, the Uttarakhand government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth ?167 crore for a ropeway to Yamunotri temple from Kharsali. About The Ropeway will reduce the travel time of the temple to 15 minutes from four hours that pilgrims trek to the holy shrine. Project Features Estimated cost: Rs.12,000 crores. Length of […]
In News Chief Justice of India (CJI) announced that the Supreme Court will adopt a “neutral citation system” for its judgments. About The Delhi, Kerala, and Madras HCs have already introduced neutral citation. First part will be till January 1, 2023, then the other part will be till judgments from 2014 and then finally from […]
In News The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has specified a comprehensive group standard for millets w.e.f. 1st September 2023. About Currently, individual standards for only a few millets like Sorghum (Jowar), whole and decorticated Pearl Millet grain (Bajra), Finger Millet (Ragi) and Amaranth are prescribed by FSSAI in 2011. FSSAI has […]
In News Recently India’s Comptroller and Auditor General has been selected as External Auditor of the International Labour Organization(ILO) in Geneva for a four-year term from 2024 to 2027. About: CAG is an independent authority under the Constitution of India. Articles 148 – 151 of the Constitution of India deal with the institution of the […]
In News Recently, “Jaipur Declaration” was adopted at the 18th World Security Congress jointly organized by the Railway Protection Force and the UIC. About The Jaipur declaration” outlines an actionable agenda for UIC to explore innovative approaches that can help global Railway organizations achieve their long-term goal of safety and security. It highlighted the commitment […]
In News The Union Cabinet recently approved extension of the term of 22nd Law Commission up to August 31, 2024. About the Law Commission of India About: Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body It is constituted by a notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Legal Affairs. […]
In Context A deadly malaria vector from Asia has recently been detected in Kenya which is likely to stifle Kenya’s massive progress in the fight against malaria. Kenya is now the sixth and latest country in Africa to report an invasion of the deadly malaria species. Asian malaria vector- Anopheles Stephensi Origin: Anopheles Stephensi originated […]
In News Recently, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has released The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy report. About This edition of the report highlights language as a critical foundational skill and its importance in acquiring early literacy. It was prepared by the Institute for Competitiveness, India at Harvard Business School. It captures […]
In News Indian and Chinese officials hold talks on border standoff in Beijing. About Indian and Chinese officials have recently held diplomatic talks in Beijing on the standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The Indian side at the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) meeting was led by […]
In News The Indian Ministry of Earth Science urges United Nations (UN) member nations to remain dedicated to the conservation and preservation of oceans and their biodiversity. About India urges UN Member Nations to support conservation and sustainable economic development under UNCLOS. There is a need for determination among states to support global organizations for […]
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