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Aviation Safety in India

In News In the latest rankings by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), India’s position has jumped to the 48th place from the 102nd spot in 2018. Key Highlights Total number of countries:  The rankings are for 187 countries and assessments were done at different points of time.  Under its Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme […]

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)

In News Atal Innovation Mission recently launched fresh applications for Community Innovator Fellowship. About Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) Agency It was launched by NITI aayog. Aim To create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship across the country via interventions at school, university, research institutions, MSME and industry levels. To provide platform and collaboration […]

Horticulture Cluster Development Programme

In News Recently, the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has prepared the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme (CDP). About  Nodal Agency: The National Horticulture Board (NHB) Aim:  To improve exports of targeted crops by about 20% and create cluster-specific brands to enhance the competitiveness of cluster crops.  Objectives:  To promote the Agriculture sector in […]

Delimitation exercise of J&K

In News Recently, the Supreme Court questioned petitioners about the reason for not challenging the constitutional validity of a specific provision in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act. More about the news Delimitation exercise in question: A provision in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 that confers the Delimitation Commission with the power to […]

Menace of Forced conversions

In News The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently filed an affidavit regarding the menace of forced conversion. More about the news Union government to take cognisance of Conversions: Union government told the Supreme Court that it is “cognisant of the menace” of forced conversions and will take “appropriate steps” to deal with it. […]

Amendment to Registration of Birth and Death Act, 1969

In News The Bill to amend the RBD Act, 1969 was recently proposed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Bill is likely to be tabled in the upcoming winter session of the parliament.  Major Provisions of the draft Bill Making Birth Certificates a mandatory document The Central government proposes to make birth certificates […]

Same-Sex Marriage

In News The Supreme Court recently issued a notice to the Centre on a plea to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages and alliances between members of LGBTIQ+ community under the Special Marriage Act. The petition raised the absence of a legal framework which allowed members of the LGBTQ+ community to marry any person of […]

Efficacy of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

In News Recently, the Union Government has formed a panel to look into Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)’s efficacy. Key Points about Committee The Sinha committee (named after former Rural Development secretary Amarjeet Sinha) has now been tasked to study – Various factors behind demand for MGNREGA work, expenditure trends and inter-State […]

Advice on OTT and the Draft telecom Bill

In News  The inclusion of Over The Top or OTT (Communication Services) within the ambit of the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 has drawn much attention and comment.  About the Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill  It is an attempt by the government to update the extant regulatory framework in keeping with the advancements and challenges in […]

India Young Water Professional Programme

In News Department of Water Resources organised the concluding event of the Young Water Professional Programme in collaboration with Western Sydney University, Australia and the Indian Institute of Technology, About India Young Water Professional Programme The National Hydrology Project, Department of Water Resources initiated this innovative 11-month-long programme with the objective to build the capacity […]