In News Recently, the Centre told the Delhi High Court that social media platforms must be held accountable for subjugating rights. About A petition was filed by a Twitter user whose account was suspended by the microblogging site for alleged violations of platform guidelines. Centre’s stand Social media platforms must be held accountable for subjugating […]
In News To boost exports of value-added meat products, the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry has called on stakeholders to work towards creation of region specific animal disease free zones in the country. About Animal disease free zones It means a clearly defined part of a country containing an animal subpopulation with a distinct […]
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 Recently, the Minister of External Affairs of India participated in the 18th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting in Colombo. More In News India emphasised the grouping’s commitment to intensify and expand areas of cooperation, especially connectivity, energy and maritime cooperation. Cooperation on port facilities, ferry services, coastal shipping, grid connectivity and motor vehicles movement are […]
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 […]
In News The Lok Sabha has passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2022. About The bill seeks to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 for inclusion of certain communities in the list of Scheduled Tribes in relation to the State of Tripura. The Bill proposes the “Darlong” community as a sub-tribe of […]
In News Recently, Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched airstrikes targeting the country’s capital, Sanaa. About The strikes came amid heavy fighting around the city of Marib and after coalition forces withdrew from areas around the key port city of Hodeida. Image Courtesy: BBC History about the issue About: The Iranian-backed Houthis have held […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court took up a petition seeking identification of minorities at the state level. About Central Government’s stand: The Central government has told the Supreme Court that certain States, where Hindus or other communities are less in number, can declare them as minorities within their own territories, to enable them to […]
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