Context The Russian space agency, Roscomos, has successfully launched its first lunar lander in 47 years, marking a significant milestone in its space program. The launch from Russia’s Vostochny spaceport in the Far East of the Luna-25 craft to the moon is Russia’s first since 1976 Read More …
Day: August 14, 2023
Jal Jeevan Mission
Context: A recent research project conducted by IIM-Bangalore, with technical assistance from the International Labour Organization (ILO), has performed an extensive examination of the employment generation prospects of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). More on News: The estimated generation of 2.82 crore person-year employment Read More …
Revamp of Criminal Laws
Context: Recently, The union Home minister introduced three Bills in the Lok Sabha to replace to replace, i.e IPC 1860, Indian Evidence Act 1872, and CrPc 1898. More on News: Criminal law in India is primarily governed by: Indian Penal Code, Read More …
Proposal for medical devices controller
Context: Recently, Union Health ministry proposed a separate post for the medical devices controller. About the News The Union Health Ministry has presented a draft of the New Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2023, which seeks to replace the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940. Read More …
India’s G20 theme of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ & Objections
Context Defending the use of the Sanskrit term Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The world is one family) in its G-20 logo, the Ministry of External Affairs said it uses only the “English version” of the phrase — “One Earth, One Family, One Future” — in its summary documents Read More …
Industrial Corridor
Context: Central government is developing 11 industrial corridor projects across the country in a phased manner, as part of the National Industrial Corridor Programme. About National Industrial Corridor Programme (NICP): Aim: Developing a series of industrial corridors across the country to promote manufacturing and create job opportunities. Read More …
National Bioenergy Programme (NBP)
Context: Recently, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy informed that it has commissioned six BioCNG plants and 11,143 small biogas plants under the National Bioenergy Programme (NBP) About National Bioenergy Programme: Aim: To promote the utilization of biomass such as surplus agricultural residue, Read More …
Carbon Budget
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Environment told the Rajya Sabha that Developed countries have consumed more than 80 per cent of the global carbon budget, leaving countries like India with very little carbon space for the future. About Carbon Budget: Read More …