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Rajasthan Camel (Prohibition of Slaughter and Regulation of Temporary Migration or Export) Act, 2015

In News Camel herders and cattle rearers in Rajasthan have been carrying out sustained opposition and protests against the Rajasthan Camel Act, 2015, citing loss of livelihood and business. About the Rajasthan Camel Act, 2015 Aim: To provide for the prohibition of the slaughter of camels and also to regulate temporary migration or export thereof […]

Defamation

In Context Congress leader Rahul Gandhi moved a petition before the Bombay High Court seeking quashing of the defamation case filed against him. What’s the issue? The case was filed by Mahesh Shrishrimal before the Girgaon magistrate court in 2018. It states that Rahul Gandhi called Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘Commander in Thief’. Mr Shrishrimal […]

Puri Heritage Corridor Project

In News The Odisha government is expected to soon lay the foundation stone of the Puri heritage corridor, which is being developed at a cost of Rs 800 crore. What is the Puri Heritage Corridor Project? Conceived in 2016, the Puri Heritage Corridor Project was unveiled in December 2019 to transform the holy town of […]

Afghan Opium Production rises for a fifth year: UN

In News According to a United Nations report, Afghanistan’s opium production crossed the 6,000-ton mark for the fifth straight year. Key Findings Output grew 8% this year and incentives for cultivation have risen as prices have picked up amid soaring poverty and food insecurity. Accounting for some 87% of the global production, despite a two-decade […]

Importance of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India addressed an event to mark the first Audit Diwas. He highlighted the importance of CAG which had created a legacy with the passage of time. Major Points The CAG had changed rapidly by adopting modern procedures and it was now using advanced analytics tools, geo-spatial data and […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 NCR schools, colleges shut, construction at a halt till November 21 (Environment) Why did the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas directed closing of all educational institutions, including schools and colleges, the […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 NRC: only 1,032 doubtful cases referred for review (Polity and Governance) What are the details of the final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC)? What is the National Register of Citizens (NRC)? Objectives, impacts, challenges […]

Pochampally Village

In News Recently, the Pochampally Village in Telangana State has been selected as one of the best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The prestigious award will be given on the occasion of the 24th session of the UNWTO General Assembly on 2nd December 2021 in Madrid, Spain. About Best Tourism […]

Appointments and Transfers of Judges

In News Recently, the Ministry of Law and Justice notified the appointment of three additional judges to the Calcutta High Court and transfers made to the Madras and Madhya Pradesh High Courts. The Supreme Court Collegium recommended their elevation in September. About Collegium system It is the system of appointment and transfer of judges that […]

Duare Ration Scheme

In News Recently, West Bengal has launched an ambitious “Duare Ration” scheme for providing food grains under the Public Distribution System at the doorstep for the entire population of the State. About It is based on the ‘Duare Sarkar’ scheme, a social welfare initiative launched by the Bengal government earlier. Features: Vehicles carrying rations will […]

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