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Transport 4 All Challenge

In News Recently, the Minister Housing and Urban Affairs launched the Transport 4 All Challenge Stage-2. About Transport 4 All Challenge It is an initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India. Aim:  To bring together cities, citizens, and startups to develop solutions that improve public transport to better serve the […]

E-waste (management) Rules 2022

In News The government recently notified E-waste (management) rules 2022 that will come into force from 1 April 2023. Major Highlights of E-waste (management) rules 2022 Application: It will apply to every manufacturer, producer, refurbisher, dismantler and recycler involved in manufacturing, sale, transfer, purchase, refurbishing, dismantling, recycling and processing of e-waste or electrical and electronic […]

Soil Carbon Sequestration

In News Recently the International Crops Research Institute for The Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has published a modelling study. More about the news About the study: The study revealed how the right combination of fertilizer, biochar, and irrigation could potentially increase soil carbon by as much as 300 percent and help mitigate climate change.  The modelling […]

Strengthening Governance of Market Infrastructure Institutions

In News Recently, the SEBI Committee was constituted for ‘Strengthening governance of market infrastructure institutions (MIIs)’.  More about the news The SEBI Committee has proposed stricter regulations for enhancing the accountability and transparency of MIIs like stock exchanges, depositories and clearing houses. The committee has mooted measures for:  Strengthening the role played by the governing […]

Aadhaar Rules Amended

In News Recently, the government has amended Aadhaar regulations. The Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations have been updated to reflect the changes.  What is Aadhaar?  A 12-digit unique identity for every Indian individual, including children and infants Enables identification for every resident Indian. Establishes uniqueness of every individual on the basis of demographic and biometric […]

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid tributes to Maulana Azad on his birth anniversary. Image Courtesy: Culture  Key Points Born: November 11, 1888 Place of Birth: Mecca, Saudi Arabia Association: Indian National Congress Movement: Indian Nationalist Movement Political Ideology: Liberalism; right-winged; Egalitarian Publications: Ghubar-e-Khatir (1942-1946); India Wins Freedom (1978); Passed Away: February […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 Nirav Modi step closer to extradition, loses his appeal in UK court (Government Policies and Interventions) What is Extradition?Legislative Basis for Extradition in India,Extradition Treaty of India with other countries .   GS 2 3 To meet states’ demand, PM Awas […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Centre devises new guidelines for TV channels; broadcast of socially relevant topics compulsory (Government Policies and Interventions) What are the new guidelines for uplinking and downlinking of television channels in India?objectives and need    GS 2 5 Kerala joins T.N., Bengal […]

Condemnation of Global Hunger Index

In News The Government of India has questioned Global Hunger Index’s methodology and sample size. The Global Hunger Index(GHI) It has been released almost every year since 2000 .  It is a tool for comprehensively measuring and tracking hunger at global, regional, and national levels.  GHI scores are based on the values of four component […]

International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA)

In News Spain and Senegal led 30 countries and 20 organisations to launch the International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA) at the COP27 to the UNFCCC at Sharm El-Sheikh. About IDRA The IDRA was first announced by Spain at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly.  The alliance will help each other to be better […]