National Bank For Financing Infrastructure And Development (NBFID) Bill, 2021: The Rajya Sabha cleared the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NBFID) Bill, 2021. The Bill seeks to establish the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NBFID) as the principal Development Financial Institution (DFIs) for infrastructure financing. NBFID was announced in the Budget […]
Helium Crisis
Helium Crisis: India imports helium for its needs, and with the USA appearing set to cut off exports of helium since 2021, Indian industry stands to lose out heavily. The Federal Helium Reserve which is the major helium reserve of the USA is set to close down production in 2021, and scientists are looking for […]
The Energy And Resources Institute (TERI) And Shell Report
The Energy And Resources Institute (TERI) And Shell Report: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Shell have released a report titled “India: Transforming to a Net-Zero Emissions Energy System”. It illustrates a pathway to steer the domestic energy system towards net-zero emissions by 2050 while achieving India’s sustainable economic development ambitions. Possible yet Challenging: […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 25th March 2021
Today Current Affairs: 25th March 2021 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill, 2021 : Important Provisions
The Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill, 2021: The Lok Sabha passed the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2021 that seeks to strengthen and streamline the provisions for the protection and adoption of children. The Bill amends the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and contains provisions related to children […]
Supreme Court Judgement on Women In Armed Forces
The Supreme Court : About Women In armed Force: The Supreme Court held that the Army’s “selective” evaluation process discriminates against and disproportionately affects women short service commission officers seeking a permanent commission. The evaluation pattern of women officers has caused them economic and psychological harm, the court said. The court ordered that the cases […]
Chhatrasal Convention Centre : Khajuraho
Chhatrasal Convention Centre at Khajuraho: Union Minister for Tourism and Culture and Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh will inaugurate the ‘Chhatrasal Convention Centre at Khajuraho developed under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism. The Ministry of Tourism has framed ‘Development of Iconic Tourist Destinations Scheme’ a Central Sector Scheme for the development […]
Appointment of Chief Justice of India : Procedure
Sharad A. Bobde Recommendation: Chief Justice of India Sharad A. Bobde has recommended Justice N.V. Ramana, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, as the next top judge. Justice Ramana is now set to take over as the 48th Chief Justice of India from April 24. Appointment of CJI: The Chief Justice of India is […]
The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020
The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020: A parliamentary panel has submitted its report on ‘The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020’. Key recommendations: The government should offer a more clear-cut definition of what constitutes ‘unfair’ trade practice. The government should spell out a practical legal remedy to tackle the issue. Fix a cap on delivery charges […]
National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2020
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2020: The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2020 was passed unanimously by the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to regulate and standardize the education and practice of allied and healthcare professionals. The group of allied professionals is large and the Bill is trying […]
