MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS):: MPs have written to Speaker Om Birla to restart the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). The Union government had resorted to Disaster Management Act to suspend the member of Parliament local area development (MPLAD) scheme in April 2020. About MPLAD scheme: Launched in December 1993. Seeks […]
Category: Current Affairs
Israel’s Air Strikes On Gaza May Constitute War Crimes
Israel’s Air Strikes On Gaza May Constitute War Crimes: The UN rights chief recently said that Israel’s recent deadly airstrikes on Gaza may constitute war crimes. Meanwhile, countries are discussing launching a broad, international investigation. If found to be indiscriminate and disproportionate in their impact on civilians and civilian objects, such attacks may constitute war […]
What is a Golden Visa? UAE
Golden Visa: UAE: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt recently received his Golden visa from the UAE government. In 2019, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) implemented a new system for long-term residence visas, thereby enabling foreigners to live, work and study in the UAE without the need of a national sponsor and with 100 percent ownership of […]
Ayush Clinical Repository (ACCR) portal
Ayush Clinical Repository (ACCR) portal: Union Minister for Ayush Kiren Rijiju will launch the Ayush Clinical Case Repository (ACCR) portal and the third version of Ayush Sanjivani App on MAY 27, 2021. Ayush Clinical Repository (ACCR) portal: The Ayush Clinical Repository (ACCR) portal (https://accr.ayush.gov.in/) will serve as a platform to support both Ayush practitioners and […]
National Mission On Use Of Biomass In Coal Based Thermal Power Plants
National Mission On Use Of Biomass In Coal Based Thermal Power Plants: The Ministry of Power has decided to set up a National Mission on the use of Biomass in coal-based thermal power plants. The proposed National Mission on biomass will also contribute to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). It would further support the […]
Dhaka Clears Currency Swap For Lanka
Dhaka Clears Currency Swap For Lanka: Bangladesh has cleared a $200 million currency swap facility for Sri Lanka, becoming the first South Asian country to extend crucial financial assistance to the island nation this year. With Sri Lanka’s main foreign exchange earning sectors — tourism, export of garments, and tea — badly hit due to […]
Quad Grouping and China
Quad As An Attempt For Containment: China China’s Consul General: China’s Consul General in Mumbai has described Quad as “an attempt for containment”. Because, Quad advocates so-called democratic alliance, and targets certain specific countries in an attempt for containment.” The reference to Quad indicates Beijing’s deep annoyance with a grouping that intends to curtail its […]
Reclining Buddha Statue : Bodh Gaya
The Reclining Buddha: On Buddha Jayanti (May 26), India’s largest statue of the Reclining Buddha was to have been installed at the Buddha International Welfare Mission temple in Bodh Gaya. The ceremony has been put off due to Covid-19 restrictions. A reclining Buddha statue or image represents the Buddha during his last illness, about to […]
Rights Of Van Gujjars
Rights Of Van Gujjars: The Uttarakhand High Court has reprimanded the State government for stopping some Van Gujjar families on the way to Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and said their right to life is being violated by the authorities. The Van Gujjars pursue seasonal migration from the Terai-Bhabar and Siwalik region of Uttarakhand to […]
New Rules For Increased FDI In Insurance Sector
New Rules For Increased FDI In Insurance Sector: The Ministry of Finance amended Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Rules, 2015, and clarified the final rules for increased FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) in the Insurance Sector. Parliament had passed the Insurance Amendment Bill 2021 to increase the FDI limit in the insurance sector to 74% […]
