In News The government introduced the ‘Antarctica Bill’ in the Lok Sabha. Objectives and Need There is growing concern over preserving the pristine Antarctic environment and ocean around Antarctica from the exploitation of marine living resources and human presence in Antarctica. In the future, the private ship and aviation industry will also start operations and […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) notified that India’s several film bodies will be part of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). Major Highlights Mandate: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) notified the transfer of the mandate for: The production of documentaries and short films, Organisation of film festivals, and […]
In News Recently ,The Chief Justice of India launched ‘Fast and Secure Transmission of Electronic Records’ (FASTER). About FASTER It is a software to transmit Court Orders swiftly, securely through electronic mode. It proposes transmission of e-authenticated copies of the interim orders, stay orders, bail orders and record of proceedings to the duty-holders for compliance […]
In News Recently ,The Union Home Ministry has considerably reduced the “disturbed areas” under the Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act (AFSPA) in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. AFSPA remains in force in parts of these three states as well as in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. The order, effective from April 1, would […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) struck down 10.5% reservation within MBCs for Vanniyars in Tamil Nadu. About The Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court judgement which struck down the law brought in Tamil Nadu last year. It provided 10.5 per cent reservation to Vanniyars, within the Most Backward Classes (MBC) community, in […]
In News For the first time in the country, academic users in India will be able to access the MATLAB software suite at no cost through the Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM) portal. About The MATLAB software suite is hosted on the cloud server of I-STEM to provide user-friendly access from anywhere […]
In News A research paper from Dublin City University in Ireland, reviewing India’s entrepreneurial policy Startup India, affirmed its positive impact in reducing regional entrepreneurial disparities. About Startup India/ Data and Statistics Startup India was introduced in 2016 as a call to innovators, entrepreneurs, and thinkers of the nation to lead from the front in […]
In News A recent study by researchers from The Netherlands has examined blood samples of 22 persons and found plastic particles in 17 of them. Key Findings Type of plastic: About half of these were PET (polyethylene tertraphthalate) plastics, which is used to make food grade bottles. Size: The size of the particles that the […]
In News Government of India has recently issued guidelines for electrification of any leftover un-electrified households identified before 31.03.2019 prior to Saubhagya for covering these under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). About Saubhagya Scheme It was launched in October, 2017 with the objective to achieve universal household electrification by providing electricity connections to all un-electrified […]
In News The Union Minister told the Rajya Sabha that the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for the urban areas would be completed within a very short time aiming at Housing to all by 2022. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Ministry: It is launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation. Aim: It is […]
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