ECI Regarding Protection to Election Officials Why these Directions? Many instances have come to the notice of the Election Commission of India wherein Chief Electoral Officers and some other officials working directly in the office of Chief Electoral Officers, have been victimised after the elections are over. In most such instances the concerned officers had …
Farm Laws, Their Constitutional Validity, and Hope Why in News? With the Supreme Court of India staying the operation of the farm laws and setting up a committee of experts to negotiate with the government and the farmers, the agitation being carried on by the farmers is entering a new phase. The farmers’ unions have …
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Pan India Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccination Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the pan-India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16. This will be the world’s largest vaccination program covering the entire length and breadth of the country. Co-WIN The vaccination programme will use Co-WIN, an online digital platform developed by …
CollabCAD Software Why in News? National Informatics Centre (NIC), MeitY along with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Ministry of Education is jointly launching CollabCAD Software. What is it? A collaborative network, computer-enabled software system, providing a total engineering solution from 2D drafting & detailing to 3D product design for students and faculty of Engineering …
India at UN High Table Why in News? India has entered the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member this month. It will stay on the council for two years. India at UNSC India has served in the UN Security Council seven times previously. In 1950-51, India, as President of UNSC, presided over …
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) Why in News? 5 years ago, on 13th January 2016, the Government of India took a historic step towards strengthening risk coverage of crops for farmers of India and approved the flagship crop insurance scheme – the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The scheme was conceived as a …
Single Window Clearance Portal Why in News? Ministry of Coal today launched Single Window Clearance Portal, a unified platform that facilitates grant of clearances and approvals required for starting a coal mine in India. What is a single-window clearance portal? A single window clearance portal is aimed at allowing successful bidders for coal blocks to …
National Mission on Quantum Technology and Applications (NM-QTA) Why in News? In last year’s budget session, the Finance Minister proposed that ₹8,000 crore be set aside to develop quantum science and technology. The detailed project report for a National Mission on Quantum Technology and Applications (NM-QTA) has been drawn out and finalised, and in the …
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125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Why in News? The Centre has planned a grand year-long programme to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, starting January 23 2021. The High-Level Committee, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will decide on activities, approve policies and plans and supervise the commemoration …