Context: The Government in Budget 2023-24 made an announcement of Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission. More about the news: As per the report submitted by the Officers of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, it has been observed that PVTG habitations need focused approach Read More …
Day: August 11, 2023
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Context: Recently, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) organized a webinar titled ‘The Crisis of Antibiotic Research and Development’ to discuss the issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). More on the News: Increasing Resistance: Webinar highlights how the burden of antibiotic resistance is increasing and Read More …
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Context: Recently, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed by Parliament. More on News: Once it becomes law, it will redefine the roles of the elected government, the Lieutenant Governor (L-G), and the state’s administrative machinery. Read More …
National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
Context: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) reported that the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has diverted funds from the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) towards promoting its other initiatives. More about the news: The allocation under NSAP to the Read More …
Assam Rifles
Context: The Assam Rifles responsible for overseeing the “buffer zones” between regions dominated by the Meitei and Kuki-Zomi communities in Manipur, is encountering opposition from the Meitei population. More About the news: The Assam Rifles and the Army have been stationed in “fringe locations” where Meitei-dominated valley Read More …
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Context: Indian firms’ spending on corporate social responsibility (CSR) remained flat in 2021-22, a new analysis by primeinfobase.com showed. About Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Corporate Social Responsibility is a management concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and Read More …
Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization
Context: Recently, the two-day meeting of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) began in Belem, Brazil. More on News: The member countries of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) failed to agree on the goal to protect the amazon rainforest. Colombia Read More …
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Context: The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 has been passed by both the Houses of the Parliament. About the Bill: The Bill aims to specify that the regulation of coastal aquaculture and related activities will solely fall under the jurisdiction of the Coastal Aquaculture Read More …