Is the caste Census a useful exercise? The demand for a caste Census has gained momentum with support from political parties, NGOs, and organizations like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Rajya Sabha Passes Boilers Bill The Boilers Bill, 2024 was passed by the Rajya Sabha, replacing the Boilers Act of 1923, which was enacted during the colonial period.
Women Personnel in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Recently, the Minister of State for Home Affairs informed Lok Sabha that 4,138 women personnel are likely to be recruited in the CAPFs and Assam Rifles in 2025.
Draft National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing The Centre has released a draft “National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing” that seeks to help farmers realise the best price for their produce.
Nuclear Technology as Vital Agriculture Tool India’s initiative to establish 50 multi-product food irradiation facilities underscore its growing significance in ensuring sustainable agriculture.
Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapsed The fifth meeting of the UN’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) has ended without delivering a legally binding treaty to address global plastic pollution.
News In Short 05-12-2024 The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) recently found the practice of levirate in a family through DNA sampling.