In News Surat has become the first city in the country to get a processed steel slag (industrial waste) road built as part of a joint-venture project by the CSIR, CRRI, Union Ministry of Steel, NITI Ayog, and ArcelorMittal-Nippon Steel (AM/NS), at Hazira. About the Road It is a six-lane public road. The construction began […]
In Context Recently, the Supreme Court directed the High Level Committee to submit a status report in relation to protection of the Great Indian Bustard. The committee was constituted to examine the feasibility of under-grounding of overhead power lines. Great Indian Bustard (GIB) About: It is one of the heaviest flying birds endemic to the […]
In News A standing committee of Parliament has criticized the functioning of the development programme for denotified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes. The committee noted that the Scheme for economic empowerment of Denotified Tribes (DNTs) communities has total outlays of Rs 200 crore for the period of five years from 2021-22 and the Department could not […]
In News Recently, the Minister of External Affairs introduced Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022. Why is it needed ? In recent times, regulations relating to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems by international organisations have expanded. Further, the United Nations […]
In News Recently, the 6th anniversary of the Stand Up India scheme is being celebrated. Stand Up India scheme About: The Stand Up India scheme was launched on 5th April 2016. The scheme seeks to give access to loans from bank branches to borrowers to help them set up their own enterprise. The scheme, which […]
In News The World Health Organisation’s air quality database 2022 has stated that almost the entire global population (99 percent) breathes air that exceeds WHO’s air quality limits. Key Findings Quality monitored but still bad: More than 6,000 cities in 117 countries are now monitoring air quality but their residents are still breathing unhealthy levels […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1& 5 Running out of time, climate action feasible and affordable, says IPCC Check emissions fast or nothing will help after 2030: IPCC report (Environment ) What is the IPCC, and why are its Assessment Reports important?Finding a recent report ,its recommendations […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 LS passes new Criminal Procedure Bill (Polity and Governance) What are the key highlights of Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022?its objectives ,criticism and way ahead ? GS 3 1& 12 Energy sector needs major revamp: IPCC IPCC report may […]
In News The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched the Broadcast Seva (BS) Portal. Broadcast Seva Portal About: It is a 360 degree digital solution that will facilitate stakeholders in seeking permissions, applying for registration, tracking applications, calculating fees and executing payments. This simple and user-friendly web portal provides a broadcaster with an end-to-end […]
In News Recently, Journalist Rana Ayyub was stopped in Mumbai based on a look out circular (LOC) issued by the ED, which is investigating her in a case of alleged money laundering. What is Look Out Circular (LOC)? An LOC is issued to make sure that an individual who is absconding or wanted by law […]
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