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Survey on Coding Skills

In News Recently, NSSO carried out a survey to measure the number of people capable of writing computer programs in the country . About The National Sample Survey Office, under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation  conducted the “multiple indicator survey” from January 2020 to August 2021. The survey report was released earlier this […]

Learning Science via Standards’ initiative

In News The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution launches an initiative for students to learn science via standards. About The National Standards Body of India, known as the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), has recently introduced an educational programme called ‘Learning Science via Standards’ for students. This initiative is designed to help […]

Operation Trishul

In News Under Operation Trishul, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has extradited 33 people hiding in other countries, involved in various criminal activities. About Operation Trishul involves using the Interpol’s Star Global Focal Point Network, and using the Interpol’s channels to identify dispersal of proceeds of crime by financial criminals. The CBI is India’s […]

Academy Awards 2023

In News Recently, ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ and RRR  became the first ever Indian productions to win the Oscar . About The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are given annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS),as a recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements.  SS Rajamouli’s RRR  became the first Indian […]

A chance for India to shape a data governance regime

In Context In recent years, India has made great strides in its digital strategies and data governance. Data Governance Meaning: Data governance is the process of managing the availability, usability, integrity and security of the data in enterprise systems, based on internal data standards and policies that also control data usage.  Effective data governance ensures […]

Jalyukt Shivar Project

In News Government of Maharashtra has decided to launch the second phase of Jalyukt Shivar project. About It is a scheme that targets drought-prone areas by Undertaking water conservation measures.  The scheme attempts  to arrest maximum run-off water during the monsoon months, in village areas known to receive less rainfall.. Under the scheme, decentralised water […]

Rajasthan’s Right to Health Bill

In News The recently concluded Budget session of the Rajasthan Assembly revived the debate around the Right to Health Bill. Key Features of the Bill Right to Health: The Bill provides the right to health and access to healthcare for people in the state. This includes free health care services at any clinical establishment to […]

Net zero waste must for buildings

In Context All upcoming housing societies and commercial complexes in the country will soon mandatorily have to ensure net zero waste and have their liquid discharge treated. India currently generates 72,368 million litres per day of urban wastewater of which only 28% is treated About The directive is part of the Manhole to Machine-hole scheme […]

First India-Australia Annual Summit

In News Recently, the Australian Prime minister visited India to participate in an annual summit. Outcomes Both countries  reaffirmed the strength of bilateral ties which are based on the foundation of mutual trust, shared democratic values, common interests and strong people-to-people ties. The First India-Australia Annual Summit led to following outcomes Signing of Audiovisual Co-production […]

The rise of the ESG regulations

In Context Over the last decade, regulators and corporations have embraced environmental impact, commitment to social issues and the soundness of their corporate governance and protection of shareholder rights as part of their business model. About Companies have a realization that environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations need to be included by investors in a […]