In Context All upcoming housing societies and commercial complexes in the country will soon mandatorily have to ensure net zero waste and have their liquid discharge treated. India currently generates 72,368 million litres per day of urban wastewater of which only 28% is treated About The directive is part of the Manhole to Machine-hole scheme […]
In News Recently, the Australian Prime minister visited India to participate in an annual summit. Outcomes Both countries reaffirmed the strength of bilateral ties which are based on the foundation of mutual trust, shared democratic values, common interests and strong people-to-people ties. The First India-Australia Annual Summit led to following outcomes Signing of Audiovisual Co-production […]
In Context Over the last decade, regulators and corporations have embraced environmental impact, commitment to social issues and the soundness of their corporate governance and protection of shareholder rights as part of their business model. About Companies have a realization that environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations need to be included by investors in a […]
In News The Union of India sought clarification from the Supreme Court on applicability of its judgement on Adultery on armed forces. About The Supreme Court of India decriminalized adultery more than four years ago in a landmark judgment, Joseph Shine versus Union of India in 2018. Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code (on […]
In Context The Union government expressed its disagreement towards same-sex marriage pointing out that it would cause complete havoc with the delicate balance of personal laws and accepted societal values. According to the government, marriage between a biological man and woman is a “holy union, a sacrament and a sanskar” in India. What is Same-Sex […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3, 4 Hopeful of economic pact this year, says Albanese after talks with Modi (International Relations) Know about the bilateral relations between India & Australia. Know about the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) between both the countries. GS 1 […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1,8 H3N2 flu claims two lives: Health Ministry (Health) Know about the H3N2 subtype of seasonal influenza. Symptoms, potential of the spread, availability of drugs etc. GS 2 6 Belated, but essential (Indian Polity) Know about the recent move of all transactions […]
In Context 2023 is the 30th anniversary of the passing of the 73rd and 74th Amendments. About 73rd and 74th Amendments The Amendments: 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments were passed by Parliament in December 1992. The Acts came into force as the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 on April 24, 1993 and the Constitution (74th […]
In News The PM felicitated awardees of the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar during the 3rd Session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR). Awardees for the Year 2023 Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) Lunglei Fire Station, Mizoram About the Award It is an award to recognize the excellent work done […]
In News Recently, India and the U.S. agreed to form a semiconductor sub-committee during the relaunched India-U.S. Commercial Dialogue. About The Semiconductor Sub-Committee is part of India-US efforts to increase private-sector cooperation in the area of semiconductors with a view to reducing their dependence on China and Taiwan. It is led by the Department of […]
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