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Reviewing EWS Quota

In News A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is examining whether the 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) violates the basic structure of the Constitution. More about the News Petition: The Bench of the Supreme Court, hearing petitions against the 10 percent quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in government jobs and admissions, […]

Role of CSR in funding NGOs

In News  Recently ,The evolving role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in funding Non-Governmental Organisations(NGOs) has been highlighted . Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) The CSR concept in India is governed by Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, Schedule VII of the Act and Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014.  The Companies Act encourages companies to […]

International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies Swachh Vayu Diwas

In News Recently, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organized the 3rd International Day of Clean Air for blue skies as Swachh Vayu Diwas to raise awareness and facilitate actions to improve air quality under National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). History The United Nations General Assembly during its 74th session in 2019 […]

75th Regional Committee Session of WHO South-East Asia

In News Recently, the 75th regional committee session of WHO South-East Asia was held in Bhutan. Major highlights of the Session Non-communicable diseases: They stressed on how to resolve and accelerate progress for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, including oral and eye care. Death toll: non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory […]

7th Eastern Economic Forum

In News Recently, the 7th Eastern Economic Forum was organized at Vladivostok in Russia.  More about the meeting The Prime Minister of India virtually addressed the 7th Eastern Economic Forum meet.  Ukraine conflict: The Ukraine conflict and the Covid pandemic have impacted supply chains across the world. The PM reiterated on the need to end […]

Public investment in education

In News : The Union Minister of Education  said that people should let go of the idea that universities must be funded only by the government.  Remarks are  corollary to the General Financial Rules of 2017, which encourage all autonomous bodies to maximise generation of internal resources and attain self-sufficiency . Present Status  The Union […]

Legionnaires Disease

In News Recently, a cluster of pneumonia cases in Tucumán, Argentina was caused by legionella which is the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease. About Legionellosis disease History Legionella was discovered after an outbreak in 1976 among people who went to a Philadelphia convention of the American Legion. What is Legionnaires’ disease? Legionnaires disease is a […]

Section 66A of IT Act

In News Recently, the Supreme Court expressed concerns over states continuing to register FIRs for offences under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act despite the court holding it unconstitutional in 2015. About Section 66A of IT Act Shreya Singhal v. Union of India:  In 2015, the apex court struck down the law in the […]

Poshan Maah

In News The month of September every year is celebrated as the Rashtriya Poshan Maah or the National Nutrition Month across the country. About Key themes of Poshan Maah 2022: The activities during the month will be centred on key themes like  Mahila and Swasthya,  Bachcha and Shiksha – Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi,  gender-sensitive water […]

NITI – BMZ Dialogue on Development Cooperation

In News Recently, NITI Aayog and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) held the inaugural NITI-BMZ Dialogue of Development Cooperation through video conferencing. Major highlights of the Dialogue  Green and Sustainable Development (GSDP) India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development (GSDP). India […]