In News The Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B) informed Media One, a Malayalam-language news channel, through an order that its broadcast license had been canceled. The cancellation order cited a Home Ministry order that had denied security clearance to the channel. About Until last year the I&B Ministry had the powers to regulate content across […]
In News The Supreme Court has refused to dilute conditions for reservations in the promotion of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in government jobs, adding that it cannot lay down a new yardstick. About Court judgements: Right from the Indra Sawhney verdict of 1992, popularly known as the Mandal Commission case to the […]
In News National Tourism Day is celebrated across the country on January 25 every year to appreciate India’s beauty and spread awareness about the importance of tourism and its impact on the economy. About The ministry of tourism: is observing National Tourism Day under the aegis of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, a 75-week grand celebration […]
In News India has celebrated the 73rd Republic Day today as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemorating 75 years of independence. Why Is Republic Day Celebrated on 26th January In India? India adopted the Constitution of India: On January 26, 1950, giving the day a special place in the history of India. When […]
In News The use of cannabis is not completely banned in the country as its medical and scientific use is allowed under the law, the Centre has told the Delhi High Court which refused to advance the date of hearing of the plea seeking to legalize its use on various grounds including medicinal purposes. About […]
In News Addressing the 24th National Conference on e- Governance in Hyderabad, Union Minister of Science and Technology emphasized that the e-governance initiatives should be citizen centric and increase transparency and accountability. About e-Governance E-government is the use of technological communications devices, such as computers and the Internet, to provide public services to citizens and […]
In News Ahead of assembly elections in five states, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has increased the expenditure limits for candidates contesting in Lok Sabha and Legislative assembly polls. About Expenditure limit refers: to the amount a candidate is allowed to legally spend on election campaigning, including public meetings, rallies, advertisements, posters and banners, […]
In News In a nationwide programme to take the third eye to the sky, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has called for more effective utilization of drone applications. Drone Rules 2021 Security clearance: It will exempt a drone operator from seeking security clearance before registering a drone or applying for a license. Foreign companies: registered […]
In News The government released a draft national policy for air sports in the country that will require entities providing these services and their equipment to be registered, as well as be liable for penalties. Major Highlights Two-tier governance structure: The policy proposes a two-tier governance structure for air sports in the country, which will […]
In News The Centre introduced in the Rajya Sabha the Mediation Bill, 2021, which institutionalized the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism of pre-litigation mediation in matters of civil or commercial dispute before parties approach a court or a tribunal. About Mediation Council of India: The Bill provides for the establishment of the Mediation Council of […]