In News The Union government plans to revamp the Civil Registration System (CRS) to enable real-time recording of birth and deaths, the annual report of the Home Ministry mentioned. About the report The CRS is run by the Registrar General of India and is linked with the National Population Register (NPR), which already has the […]
In News Recently, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology launched the Digital India RISC-V Microprocessor (DIR-V) Program. About Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Program Its overall aim is to enable the creation of Microprocessors for the future in India, for the world and achieve industry-grade silicon and Design wins by December 2023. The […]
In Context Recently, the World Malaria Day was observed by the World Health Organisation to spread awareness about the illness. About World Malaria Day Every year, 25th April is observed as World Malaria Day. Theme of 2022 : ‘Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives’. History: In Africa, governments have been […]
In News The risk for developing Guillain-Barré syndrome after receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine is small, but higher with the Johnson & Johnson shot. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) About: It is a rare condition in which a person’s immune system attacks the peripheral nerves. The syndrome can affect the nerves that control muscle movement as well […]
In News Recently, a petition was filed seeking that the PM CARES Fund be declared as ‘The State’ under Article 12 of the Constitution of India. About Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) Established: In March 2020 It has been registered as a Public Charitable Trust. Objective: To […]
In News The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution requiring the five permanent members of the Security Council to justify their use of the veto. About Though the resolution was planned two years ago, the urgency was felt after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine recently. Liechtenstein is the primary sponsor of the resolution […]
In News Recently, the European Parliament and European Union (EU) Member States have reached a political agreement on the Digital Services Act (DSA). About It is a landmark legislation to force big Internet companies to act against disinformation and illegal and harmful content, and to provide better protection for Internet users and their fundamental rights. […]
In News Recently, a two-day national conference on a new cooperative policy was held in Delhi. Key suggestions on New Cooperative Policy Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Allow Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the cooperative sector, particularly in Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) to improve infrastructure It should be allowed for augmentation of resources and infrastructure […]
In News Recently, the Tamil Nadu Assembly adopted two Bills that seek to empower the government to appoint Vice-Chancellors (V-Cs) to 13 State universities under the aegis of the Higher Education Department by amending the respective Acts. What are the highlights of the two Bills? The Bills stress that “every appointment of the Vice-Chancellor shall […]
In News : Recently ,the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released the annual report for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) . The notification of rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) remains pending for over two years. Major points The report said between April 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020, 3,014 and 217 cases of […]