In News The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the implementation of PMKSY for 2021-26. About PMKSY It was launched in 2015 and is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, providing central grants to the State Governments for specific activities (90:10 for NE states & 75:25 for rest). The major objective […]
In News The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between India and Poland. About Treaty Aim: To enhance the capability and effectiveness of both countries in the investigation and prosecution of crimes, including crimes related to terrorism through mutual legal assistance through […]
In News The Prime Minister of India led the nation in paying tribute to the martyrs of the 1971 war on the 50th Vijay Diwas. About Vijay Diwas Vijay Diwas is observed to commemorate India’s victory in the 1971 war and the Liberation of Bangladesh. The year 2021 is being observed as Swarnim Vijay Varsh […]
In News The Union Home Ministry (MHA) informed Lok Sabha in a written reply that nearly 53% of persons arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) in 2018, 2019 and 2020 were below the age of 30. In 2020, the maximum arrests under UAPA of persons below 30 years of age was made […]
In News The Union Cabinet took the decision to raise the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years. About Current Legal ages: At present, the legal age of marriage for girls is 18 and the legal age of marriage for men is 21 years. National Family Health Survey (NFHS) data: The […]
In News The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed by Lok Sabha. About It seeks to replace the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021. Background The error: was noticed by a district judge in West Agartala. In 2016: an accused had sought bail before a special judge in West […]
Context The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance seek constitutional safeguards for Ladakh on the lines of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The demand came a day after the region observed a complete shutdown demanding statehood and protection for land and jobs. Background On August 5, 2019, the erstwhile state of Jammu and […]
In Context Nearly 20 million infants missed their first dose of the Measles vaccine in 2020 as the global vaccination rate fell from 86 per cent in 2019 to 84 per cent, according to UNICEF. Immune amnesia caused by measles is a more worrying concern. About Measles Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. Despite […]
In News Recently, Lokpal of India inaugurated’ a Digital Platform for the Management of Complaints called ‘LokpalOnline’. About LokpalOnline It is an end-to-end digital solution for the management of complaints against public servants filed under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. It is a web-based facility, which will quicken the disposal of complaints in an […]
In News The Central Government reiterated support for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). About India committed to safeguarding maritime interests and strengthening security in the Indian Ocean Region. India remained committed to promoting a free, open and rules-based order rooted in international law and undaunted by coercion. Government of […]
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