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 […]
About: Kumari Sonali
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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’ […]
Liverpool: Not a World Heritage City
Liverpool: Liverpool has been stripped of its World Heritage status after a UN committee found developments threatened the value of the city’s waterfront. The decision was made following a secret ballot by the UNESCO Committee at a meeting in China. UNESCO had previously warned that the developments, including the new Everton FC stadium, had resulted […]
Concentration of Polluted River Stretches: CPCB
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 2018 identified 351 polluted river stretches in India.: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 2018 identified 351 polluted river stretches in India. CPCB study reveals that discharge of untreated wastewater is one of the main causes of river pollution. The assessment of water quality for identification of […]
Drug Menace In India: Keypoints
Drug Menace In India:: India has signed 26 bilateral pacts, 15 memoranda of understanding and two agreements on security cooperation with different countries for combating illicit trafficking of narcotic, drugs and psychotropic substances, besides chemical precursors. Drug Menace In India: The menace of drug addiction has spread fast among the youth of India. India is […]
National Security Act (NSA)
National Security Act (NSA): The Supreme Court has directed the release of Manipur-based activist Erendra Leichongbom, detained under the National Security Act for his social media posts allegedly on the efficacy of cow dung and urine as cures for COVID-19 in the context of the death of a BJP leader. The court said his continued […]
India Inequality Report 2021: Oxfam
India Inequality Report 2021: Oxfam: The report titled “India Inequality Report 2021: India’s Unequal Healthcare Story” released by Oxfam India shows that the socio-economic inequalities seep into the health sector and disproportionately affect health outcomes of marginalised communities due to the absence of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The report suggested that the states which are […]
Provisions Of 97th Amendment Struck Down: SC
Provisions Of 97th Amendment Struck Down: SC: The Supreme Court (SC) upheld a 2013 judgment of the Gujarat High Court and struck down certain provisions of the Constitution (97th Amendment) Act, 2011. It gave a major boost for federalism as the 97th Amendment shrank the exclusive authority of States over its co-operative societies, a sector […]
WHO-GMP/COPP Certification For 18 Ayurvedic Products.
WHO-GMP/COPP Certification For 18 Ayurvedic Products.: The Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Ltd. (IMPCL) (Central Public Sector Enterprise) Mohan, Dist. Almora, Uttarakhand under the administrative control of Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India has applied for “WHO-GMP/COPP certification for 18 Ayurvedic products. The WHO GMP certificate is mandatory in most global markets for pharmaceutical companies to […]
World’s Fastest Ground Vehicle
World’s Fastest Ground Vehicle: China has unveiled a high-speed maglev train with a designed top speed of 600 kms per hour. It is stated to be the world’s fastest ground vehicle. The new maglev transportation system made its public debut in the coastal city of Qingdao, China’s east Shandong province. Launched in October 2016, the […]
