Context: The United Nations has removed India from its annual report-‘Children and Armed Conflict’ , citing “measures taken by the government to better protect” them. Key Findings of ‘Children and Armed Conflict’: UN Report: Globally in 2022, children continued to Read More …
Month: June 2023
Euclid Mission
Context: Euclid, the cosmological mission of the European Space Agency (ESA), is all set for launch on July 1. About Euclid Mission: Euclid is a European mission, built and operated by ESA, with support from NASA’s Roman Space Telescope. NASA Read More …
Uniform Civil Code
Context The concept of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India has been a subject of intense debate and discussion for several decades in India. About The idea behind a UCC is to have a common set of laws governing Read More …
Organ transplant body calls for strict action to prevent trafficking
Context The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has issued a warning after it found private websites and social media posts promoting and offering organs for trade. What’s the issue? Certain websites and social media posts are promoting and offering organ Read More …
Sagar Samajik Sahayog
Context The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal, has unveiled the new corporate social responsibility (CSR) guidelines called ‘Sagar Samajik Sahayog’ by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. Key-highlights Aim: This system aims to ensure that ports of all Read More …
SC collegium gets two new members
Context With the retirement of Justices KM Joseph and Ajay Rastogi, the five-judge Collegium of the Supreme Court headed by the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will now have Justices BR Gavai and Surya Kant as its new members. Read More …
National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023
Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023. Probable Question: Q. Discuss the key provision of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill and its significance in promoting Research and Development in India. Highlight the challenges faced by the Read More …
PRAGATI
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister chaired the meeting of the 42nd edition of PRAGATI, to review implementation of projects in the country. About PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation): It is the ICT-based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre Read More …
Maritime cooperation between India and Philippines
Context Recently, the External Affairs Minister of India attended 5th meeting of the Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation with Philippines where his counterpart Enrique Manalo mentioned that there is a lot of scope for expansion of defence cooperation between both the countries especially in maritime security, Read More …
PM-PRANAM Scheme
Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the PM-PRANAM scheme. About PM-PRANAM Scheme: PM-PRANAM stands for (Prime Minister’s Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth). Aim: To incentivise states to use alternative, non-chemical fertilisers. Read More …