In Context Several youths of Jammu and Kashmir were taken into preventive detention under the controversial Public Safety Act (PSA). More about the news Public Safety Act (PSA), allows detention for up to two years without a trial. Held under this Act, they are sent to jails outside the Union Territory and have lost all […]
In News Recently, US Supreme Court overturned the landmark decision that established a constitutional right to an abortion. More about the issue: The US Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade judgement of 1973. It gave women in America the right to have an abortion before the foetus is viable outside the womb or […]
In News Recently in a medical trial, 12 patients in the United States (US) were completely cured of rectal cancer without requiring any surgery or chemotherapy. About the Study Monoclonal Antibody: The trial used a monoclonal antibody called dostarlimab every three weeks for six months for the treatment of a particular kind of stage two […]
In News Each year World NGO Day is celebrated on February 27th. World NGO Day About: It is an international day dedicated to recognize, celebrate and honour all non-governmental and nonprofit organisations, and the people behind them that contribute to the society all year around. History: The World NGO (Non-Governmental Organisations) Day assumed its official […]
In News Recently ,the government has accepted the report of a three-member panel constituted to revisit the Economical Weaker Section (EWS) criteria Background Petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the income criteria for the EWS quota in the NEET exam that determines admissions to medical colleges. A special committee set up to […]
In News The Ministry of Tourism has formulated a Draft National Strategy and Roadmap for Rural Tourism to develop and promote local products through tourism. The Centre has sanctioned Rs. 120 crores for Rural Circuit. Draft National Strategy and Roadmap for Rural Tourism formulated Key Strategic Pillars: In order to develop rural tourism in the […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Civil Aviation released Draft Drone Rules, 2021, for public consultation. The rules will replace the Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021, notified on March 12, 2021. Key Points of New Rules Number of forms to be filled, reduced: The number of forms to be filled to seek authorisation before operating […]
In News The Union Education Minister approved the release of the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 for States and Union Territories of India. About The Government has introduced the PGI with a set of 70 parameters to catalyse transformational change in the field of school education. It was first published for States and Union Territories […]
In News Recently, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released the State of India’s Environment Report 2021. CSE is a public interest research and advocacy organisation based in New Delhi. It researches into, lobbies for and communicates the urgency of development that is both sustainable and equitable. Major Findings The report carries […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister has launched the E-100 pilot project in Pune to mark the World Environment Day 2021. He also released the Report of the Expert Committee on Road Map for ethanol blending in India 2020-2025. About the Project It aims to set up a network for production and distribution of ethanol […]
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