Home  /  2022  /  November ( Page 6 )

Monthly Archives: November 2022

India’s Push for Millets

In News Recently, a pre-launch celebration of the International Year of Millets 2023 was organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of External Affairs. In 2021, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution to declare 2023 as the International Year of Millets.   What are Millets? The word millets is used to describe […]

Same-Sex Marriage

In News The Supreme Court recently issued a notice to the Centre on a plea to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages and alliances between members of LGBTIQ+ community under the Special Marriage Act. The petition raised the absence of a legal framework which allowed members of the LGBTQ+ community to marry any person of […]

Efficacy of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

In News Recently, the Union Government has formed a panel to look into Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)’s efficacy. Key Points about Committee The Sinha committee (named after former Rural Development secretary Amarjeet Sinha) has now been tasked to study – Various factors behind demand for MGNREGA work, expenditure trends and inter-State […]

Constitution Day

In News 26th November is being celebrated as Constitution Day to mark the adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly. Key Points About:  The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 for ‘We the people of India’.  Celebrated since:  The day began to be celebrated as Constitution […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 1 7 and  12 Celebration of 400th birth anniversary of Lachit Barphukan Forgotten admiral  (History) Learn facts related to Lachit Barphukan GS 2 13 Cost of brevity  (Polity and Governance)   What are the key features of Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022? […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 1   4 Child marriage rears its ugly head in Rajasthan (Social Issues ) What are the primary Reasons for Child Marriage? Impacts, governments efforts and what more needs to be done in this context? GS 2 8 A word of advice on […]

Advice on OTT and the Draft telecom Bill

In News  The inclusion of Over The Top or OTT (Communication Services) within the ambit of the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 has drawn much attention and comment.  About the Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill  It is an attempt by the government to update the extant regulatory framework in keeping with the advancements and challenges in […]

India Young Water Professional Programme

In News Department of Water Resources organised the concluding event of the Young Water Professional Programme in collaboration with Western Sydney University, Australia and the Indian Institute of Technology, About India Young Water Professional Programme The National Hydrology Project, Department of Water Resources initiated this innovative 11-month-long programme with the objective to build the capacity […]

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

In News Recently, India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have decided to pursue resumption of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.  Earlier attempts were made in 2006 and 2008 but were not successful.  What is a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)? A free trade agreement is a pact between two or more nations to reduce barriers […]

scroll to top