In News Recently, the Supreme Court has reiterated that bail is the rule and jail is the exception. Meaning of bail Releasing a prisoner Bail connotes the process of procuring the release of an accused charged with certain offences by ensuring his future attendance in the court for trial and compelling him to remain within […]
In News Recently, Bihar’s newly formed government called for withdrawing the general consent to the CBI. About Case of Bihar: The newly formed state government alleged that the central government was using the CBI for political purposes. The Chief Minister of Bihar also alleged that central agencies such as CBI, ED and Income Tax Department […]
In News Recently, the Union Social Justice Ministry received 402 applications online from across the country for benefits under the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of Denotified, Nomadic, Semi-nomadic (SEED) Tribes. The De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes They are the most neglected, marginalised and economically and socially deprived communities. Most of them have been living a […]
In News Recently, Kerala Lok Ayukta (Amendment) Bill, 2022, has raised the political temperature in the State. Key Points Background: The Bill comes at a time when an amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act has made it mandatory for the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption to seek the government’s prior permission to investigate or […]
In News Recently, the Union Minister of Education and Skill Development presented certificates to NDMC workers for completing the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program in Delhi. About Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process used to evaluate a person’s existing skill sets, knowledge and experience gained either […]
In News Recently, during his virtual keynote address to the Stockholm World Water Week 2022, the Director General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) spoke about the Arth Ganga model. Arth Model Origin: The PM of India first introduced the concept during the first National Ganga Council meeting in Kanpur in 2019, where […]
In Context Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion recently completed eight years of its implementation. What is Financial inclusion? Financial inclusion may be defined as the process of ensuring access to financial services and timely and adequate credit where needed by vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low-income […]
In Context India is to develop two hydropower projects in Nepal, namely the West Seti Hydropower Project and the Seti River Hydropower Project. About the Project The MoU was signed between Investment Board Nepal and National Hydro Power Corporation Ltd(India) to develop the 1200 MW project. Benefits: The projects will produce power all year round. […]
In News Recently, the scientists at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) decoded the mystery disease which hit the paddy crop causing “dwarfing” of the plants. Southern Rice Black-Streaked Dwarf Virus (SRBSDV) Origin: Named after Southern China where it was first reported in 2001, was found to be the factor causing the disease. The incidence of stunting […]
Context During the meeting, Argentina expressed interest in the Made in India TEJAS fighter aircraft for the Argentine Air Force. Earlier, Malaysia also has expressed its interest in procuring the aircraft. TEJAS Fighter Aircraft About: Tejas – meaning ‘radiant’. Manufactured by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). HAL developed its first supersonic fighter – HAL HF-24 […]
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