In News : The latest draft regulation for the creation of a Lakshadweep Development Authority (LDA) is widely resented by locals in Lakshadweep. Draft Regulation The regulation empowers the government, identified as the administrator, to constitute Planning and Development Authorities under it to plan the development of any area identified as having “bad layout or […]
In News The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has appointed a joint committee to look into allegations of unauthorised construction activity taking place for Mekedatu dam. About Acting suo motu based on a media report, NGT has directed the panel to submit a report. The NGT also directed the joint committee to assess the damage caused […]
In News Recently, Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of one of its verdicts from the search engine Google in an important order on the ‘Right to be forgotten and ‘Right to be left alone. Major Highlights Right to Forgotten Personal Data & Controller Under Article 2 of the GDPR, “personal data” means […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Power has decided to set up the National Mission on use of biomass in coal based thermal power plants. About The modalities of operation and structure of the Nation Mission are under finalization. Objectives To facilitate overcoming the constraints in the supply chain of biomass pellets and agro-residue and […]
Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 ‘Concerned’ as edible oil prices soar to 11-year high, government takes stock (Economy ) Causes and impacts of the increase […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 1 Over 13 lakh evacuated as Yaas races towards Odisha coastline (Geography) Know about the cyclone Yaas. What are cyclones, causes and favourable conditions for occurrence, impacts, mitigation, management and the naming system? GS 2 1 6 New IT rules come […]
Facts in News Buddha Purnima This year the Buddha Purnima is celebrated on May 26. Key Points On Buddha Purnima, the people celebrate the birth of Gautama Buddha (founder of Buddhism). Buddha Purnima is also known as Buddha Jayanti or Vaisakhi Buddha Purnima or Vesak. As per the Hindu calendar, Buddha Jayanti falls on […]
In News The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has formulated a policy paper on “Circular Economy in Electronics and Electrical Sector” to deal with e-waste. Key Points of Paper India is the third largest consumer of raw materials produced globally and estimated to consume nearly 15 billion tonnes of material by 2030 with […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister led three-member selection committee had appointed Maharashtra cadre IPS officer of 1985 batch as CBI Director. He is appointed for a period of two years from the date of assumption of charge of the office or until further orders whichever is earlier. About The government has picked him from […]
In News Recently, the Global Health Summit has been organised by Italy in its role as President of the G20. About the Summit It has been organised in partnership with the European Commission. The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union (EU). It is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the […]