National Archives Of India: Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy said the National Archives’ records related to freedom fighters would be digitised within a year as a part of the commemoration of 75 years of Independence next year. The National Archives of India is an Attached Office under the Ministry of Culture. It was established in […]
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Right To Repair – Important Points
Right To Repair Laws.: In recent years, countries around the world have been attempting to pass effective ‘right to repair’ laws. US President Joe Biden signed an executive order calling on the Federal Trade Commission to curb restrictions imposed by manufacturers that limit consumers’ ability to repair their gadgets on their own terms. The UK, […]
Where is Kongu Nadu?
Kongu Nadu: A list of new Union Cabinet ministers issued by the BJP has triggered a debate in political circles in Tamil Nadu, as well as on social media, by referring to ‘Kongu Nadu’, the informal name for a region in the western part of the state. The list mentions new minister L Murugan as […]
IFSCA – International Trade Finance Services Platform
IFSCA: IFSCA has issued a framework for Setting up and operating International Trade Finance Services Platform (‘ITFS’). The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has been set up vide IFSCA Act, 2019 to develop and regulate the financial products, financial services and financial institutions in the International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs). Towards this end, IFSCA […]
India’s Tibet Policy
India’s Tibet Policy: Some Chinese nationals protested against the celebration of the birthday of the Dalai Lama in India. The Dalai Lama and Tibet is one of the major irritants between India and China relations. China considers the Dalai Lama a separatist, who has great influence over Tibetans. India seeks to use Tibetan card in […]
RBI Retail Direct Scheme
RBI’s Retail Direct Scheme: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the ‘RBI Retail Direct’ Scheme. In February 2021 RBI proposed to allow retail investors to open gilt accounts with the central bank to invest in Government securities (G-secs) directly. Under the scheme, retail investors (individuals) will have the facility to open and maintain the […]
India’s First Cryptogamic Garden : Dehradun
India’s First Cryptogamic Garden: India’s first cryptogamic garden was inaugurated in the Chakrata town of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The garden will be housing nearly 50 species of lichens, ferns and fungi (collectively known as Cryptogamae). Factors Responsible for Location of this Garden: This garden is at Deoban in Chakrata at a height of 9,000 ft. This […]
State’s Population Policy For 2021-2030: UP
State’s Population Policy For 2021-2030:UP Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the State’s population policy for 2021-2030. The new policy aims at decreasing the total fertility rate from 2.7 to 2.1 by 2026 and 1.7 by 2030, increase modern contraceptive prevalence rate from 31.7% to 45% by 2026 and 52% by 2030, increase male […]
Lemru Elephant Reserve: Chhattisgarh
Lemru Elephant Reserve: Chhattisgarh: The Chhattisgarh government has proposed to reduce the area of Lemru Elephant Reserve from 1,995 sq km to 450 sq km. The Centre gave its approval in 2007 for the creation of the 450 sq km Lemru Elephant Reserve and in 2019, the state government decided to increase the area to […]
Conservation Plans For Cities Along Rivers
Conservation Plans For Cities Along Rivers: A policy document from National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has proposed that cities situated on river banks should incorporate river conservation plans when they prepare their Master Plans. The recommendations are currently for towns that are on the main stem of the river Ganga which are in five […]