State Of World Population 2022 Report: The United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) flagship State of World Population Report 2022 titled “Seeing the Unseen: The case for action in the neglected crisis of unintended pregnancy” was launched. Key Findings of the Report: Between 2015 and 2019, there were roughly 121 million unintended pregnancies globally each year. […]
The Frontier 2022 Report
The Frontier 2022 Report: The UNEP Annual Frontier Report 2022 was released recently. It was titled ‘Noise, Blazes and Mismatches’. Highlights of the report: Dhaka has been ranked as the noisiest city in the world which is followed by Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. Five Indian cities have been ranked in this list of being among the […]
Assam-Meghalaya Border Dispute
Assam-Meghalaya Border Dispute: Assam and Meghalaya have partially resolved a 50-year-old border dispute in six of the 12 sectors along their 885-km boundary. Both states signed a “historic” agreement for a closure in six disputed sectors that were taken up for resolution in the first phase. The six disputed sectors are: Tarabari, Gizang, Hahim, Boklapara, […]
BRICS Media Forum
BRICS Media Forum: Leading media groups from the five BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) have put together a three-month long training programme for journalists. The programme was an initiative of the BRICS Media Forum. BRICS Media Forum was established in 2015 by media organisations from the five countries, including The Hindu, […]
Legal Aid Clinic : NCW
Legal Aid Clinic : NCW In a move to make legal aid more accessible for women, the National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) has launched a legal aid clinic which will act as a single-window facility for resolving grievances of women by offering them free legal assistance. […]
Challenge On Delimitation Commission
Challenge On Delimitation Commission: A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court by two Kashmir residents challenging the Centre’s decision to constitute the delimitation commission for redrawing the assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The plea sought declaration that the increase of number of seats from 107 to […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 30th March 2022
Today Current Affairs: 30th March 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Ghar Ghar Ration Yojna : Punjab Government
Ghar Ghar Ration Yojna : Punjab Government The new scheme was announced by the Punjab Government recently. Highlights of the new Scheme: It provides for home delivery of foodgrains to beneficiaries. The government gives 5 kg wheat to every individual beneficiary per month at Rs 2 per kg. The Centre will fund the scheme under […]
Removal Of 1921 Malabar Rebellion Martyrs From The List Of India’s Freedom Fighters
Removal Of 1921 Malabar Rebellion Martyrs From The List Of India’s Freedom Fighters: The Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR) has deferred its decision on a recommendation to remove the 1921 Malabar Rebellion martyrs, including Variamkunnaathu Kunhahamad Haji and Ali Musliyar, from the list of India’s freedom fighters. The panel was of the view that […]
What Are Articulated All Terrain Vehicles?
What Are Articulated All Terrain Vehicles? The Indian Army has issued a Request For Information (RFI) for the supply of Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles to be deployed in Ladakh and Kutch. An RFI is a formal process for gathering information from potential suppliers of a good or service. Articulated All Terrain Vehicles is a twin cabin, […]
