In News Recently The Union Cabinet was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on March 2021 between India and Bangladesh on Cooperation in the field of Disaster Management, Resilience and Mitigation. Salient features of the MoU Mutual support and Cooperation: Extend mutual support on the request of either Party at the time of […]
In News Recently, the Union Cabinet has given its approval to launch a new Mission on Oil palm to be known as the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). Objectives and need Oil Palm is comparatively a new crop in India and is the highest vegetable oil yielding perennial crop. With quality […]
In News The Supreme Court collegium has recommended nine names to the Centre for appointment as judges in the court. Justice BV Nagarathna, currently a judge in the Karnataka High Court, is in line to become the first woman Chief Justice of India (CJI) in 2027 if the government clears her name for appointment. Recommendations […]
In News Recently, a group of experts under the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) expressed serious concerns over the slow pace of reforms in the criminal justice system to ensure speedy justice. NHRC Core Group Meeting: Key Points The delay in disposal of cases was leading to human rights violations of the under-trials and convicts. […]
In News Recently, the Cabinet approved Ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer for phase down of Hydrofluorocarbons. Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer It is an international environmental treaty for protection of the Ozone Layer by phasing out the production and consumption […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 1 11 13 After tense 24 hours, Indian embassy leaves Kabul: ‘very happy we are back home safely CCS meets on next steps, PM says need to assist ‘Afghan brothers, sisters’ Explained: Anthem to unite falls […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 &6 Taliban vow to honour women’s rights but within Islamic law The script of the new endgame in Afghanistan (IR) Know about the ‘retreat’ of the United States from Afghanistan, the emergence of the Taliban, issues linked to […]
Facts in News Hunar Haat The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs has set a target to provide employment opportunities to 7 lakh 50 thousand artisans, craftsmen through 75 “Hunar Haat”. It will be organised across the country as a part of the “Amrit Mahotsav” of 75 years of India’s Independence. Key Points Hunar Haat is […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an advisory to all the States and Union Territories to ensure strict adherence to the Flag Code on important national events. Historical Background The first national flag, which consisted of three horizontal stripes of red, yellow and green, is said to have been hoisted on […]
In News Atal Innovation Mission has launched Student Entrepreneurship Program 3.0 in Collaboration With Dassault Systemes. About the Program The program wants to give the Atal Tinkering Lab Students a real feel of ‘How a startup works. In total 50 teams (10 from Aspirational Districts and 10 from Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh and North east regions) […]