In News A district autonomous council in Meghalaya announced that it would introduce the ‘Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021. Aimed at “equitable distribution” of parental property among siblings in the Khasi community. Provisions of the proposed bill Firstly, the Equitable distribution of parental property among siblings both male and female. It aims at “economic […]
In News The National Museum is celebrating the rich heritage of North East India under the Ministry of DoNER & NEC’s initiative titled #DestinatioNorthEastIndia. Major Highlights Cultural performances: The celebration was inaugurated on 1st Nov 2021 followed by Cultural performances (Assamese Satriya Dance, Manipur Kamba Thoibi and Lion Dance (Programme schedule enclosed). The musical troupes […]
In News Centre to make a fresh attempt for consensus on judicial services. About The All India Judicial Services (AIJS) was first mooted in the 1950s by the Law Commission. The establishment of an AIJS, a national-level recruitment process for district judges on the lines of the Union Public Services Commission, is a proposal that […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India greeted the people of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, and Haryana on the formation day of their state. About Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala came in 1956 as new states were created on the linguistic ground. Haryana was formed in 1966 while Chhattisgarh […]
In News World leaders participated in the recently held G20 Summit in Rome, Italy. During the summit, the leaders adopted the Rome Declaration and emphasised Covid-19 immunisation across the globe. Highlights of the Summit The 2021 G20 Rome summit was the sixteenth meeting of the Group of Twenty (G20). The world leaders had elaborate deliberations […]
In News India needs a Ministry of Energy. Different Ministries governing India’s Energy Sector Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry of Coal Ministry of Power Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Department of Atomic Energy Issues with the Energy Sector Structural Lacuna: There is no one public body at the central or state level […]
In News Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide expansion of Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). About It was for the first time in the country that PCV would be available for universal use. PCV13 protects against 13 types of bacteria that cause pneumococcal disease. Conjugate vaccines are made […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has issued the notification for draft amendments to Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Model Rules, 2016, and invited feedback. Image Courtesy: Indapedia/ToI Key Highlights of the Amendment Bill, 2021 Empowerment of District Magistrate : It authorises District Magistrate including Additional District Magistrate […]
In News The number of agricultural labourers who died by suicide in 2020 was 18% higher than the previous year, The data was published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report. However, suicides among landowning farmers dropped slightly during the pandemic year. Farmers suicide in 2020 Overall, 10,677 people engaged in the farm sector […]
In News Recently, the former Punjab Chief Minister announced to form his own political party in Punjab ahead of the state assembly elections. The Punjab legislative assembly elections are likely to be held in February or March 2022. What is a Political Party? It is a group of people who come together to contest elections […]