Inland Vessels Bill: The government has introduced the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021, in Lok Sabha. Key features of the Bill: It provides for a unified law for the entire country, instead of separate rules framed by the States. The certificate of registration granted under the proposed law will be deemed to be valid in all […]
Two Parallel Systems Of Justice : Supreme Court
Supreme Court Of India Mentioned About Two “Parallel Systems” Of Justice:: The Supreme Court of India mentioned about two “parallel systems” of justice — one for the rich and the other for the poor. It was dealing with a case where the bail granted to the husband of a legislator in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 23rd July 2021
Today Current Affairs: 23rd July 2021 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) And New Generation Akash Missile
Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) And New Generation Akash Missile: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested indigenously developed low weight, fire and forget Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). The missile is incorporated with state-of-the-art Miniaturized Infrared Imaging Seeker along with advanced avionics. The man-portable missile is launched using a tripod is designed […]
H5N1 Avian Influenza
H5N1 Avian Influenza: On July 21, an 11-year-old boy died of H5N1 avian influenza in Delhi. This is the first recorded death due to the bird flu in India this year. In January, bird flu was confirmed in several states with thousands of birds, including migratory species, being found dead. Bird flu or avian influenza […]
Bureau Of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
Bureau Of Energy Efficiency (BEE): “Aiming for Sustainable Habitat: New Initiatives in Building Energy Efficiency 2021” was launched by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). These initiatives seek to enhance energy efficiency in the building sector and were launched as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’. Initiatives Launched: Eco Niwas Samhita 2021: It is an […]
China-South Asian Initiative
China-South Asian Initiative: Bangladesh has invited India to join the China-led South Asian initiative for Covid-19 vaccines and poverty alleviation. It includes the creation of the China-South Asian Countries Emergency Supplies Reserve, and a Poverty Alleviation and Cooperative Development Centre set up in China. About China-South Asian Initiative: Members: China, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and […]
Insolvency And Bankruptcy Board Of India (IBBI): Amendment
Insolvency And Bankruptcy Board Of India (IBBI): Amendment: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has amended the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016. The amendments are aimed at enhancing the discipline, transparency, and accountability in corporate insolvency proceedings. In March 2021 a sub-committee of the […]
Speedy Trial Is A Fundamental Right
Speedy Trial Is A Fundamental Right: In the Bhima Koregaon caste violence case, highlighting the issue of undertrials, the Supreme Court has said that “speedy trial is a fundamental right”. Charges are not framed in the case. Many witnesses are still being examined. They are languishing in jail without trial. About the Constitutional Right to […]
Historic Urban Landscape Project
Historic Urban Landscape Project: In Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior and Orchha cities have been selected by UNESCO under ‘Historic Urban Landscape Project’, which was started in the year 2011, for the inclusive and well-planned development of fast-growing historical cities while preserving the culture and heritage. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan virtually launched UNESCO’s ‘Historic Urban Landscape’ […]
