National Advanced Surface-To-Air Missile System: The United States recently announced the approval of a $285 million sale of a NASAMS air defense system and related equipment to Ukraine. NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) is a medium-range ground-based air defense system. It is designed to engage air targets at low and medium altitudes in all […]
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76th World Health Assembly
76th World Health Assembly: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare delivered the keynote address at a side event session on “Heal in India & Heal by India” at the 76th World Health Assembly, in Geneva. Heal by India’ initiative is designed with an intent to increase health workforce mobility from India to different parts […]
Two Day National Workshop : National e-Vidhan Application
Two Day National Workshop : National e-Vidhan Application Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is set to organize a two-day National Workshop on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) on 24th & 25th of May, 2023 in New Delhi The objective of this move is to encourage the legislatures of all states and union territories to move towards […]
Practice Of Forum Shopping
Practice Of Forum Shopping: The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has condemned the practice of Forum Shopping after a litigant mentioned the hearing before CJI although he had mentioned the same case a day before another Judge. Forum shopping refers to the practice of deliberately choosing a specific court for a legal case in the […]
Angel Tax : Exemption
Angel Tax : Exemption The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced a proposal to exempt certain categories of investors from the levy of angel tax. The move aims to encourage investments in start-ups and ease the burden of taxation. Additionally, the CBDT has introduced five new valuation methods for resident investors, expanding the […]
Thriving: Making Cities Green, Resilient, And Inclusive In a Changing Climate : World Bank Report
Thriving: Making Cities Green, Resilient, And Inclusive In a Changing Climate : World Bank Report A recent report by the World Bank titled “Thriving: Making Cities Green, Resilient, and Inclusive in a Changing Climate” provides guidance to local and national policymakers on how to create greener, more resilient, and inclusive cities. Status of Cities in […]
People’s Biodiversity Register
People’s Biodiversity Register: The National Campaign for Updation and Verification of People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) was launched in Goa, by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. It is aimed to document and preserve India’s rich biological diversity. The People’s Biodiversity Register serves as a comprehensive record of locally available Bio-resources including the landscape […]
Sengol : Historical Sceptre
Sengol : Historical Sceptre A historical sceptre from Tamil Nadu ‘Sengol’ will be installed at the new Parliament building to be inaugurated by by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28. Sengol was used on August 14, 1947, by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru when the transfer of power took place from the British. It […]
Panch Karma Sankalp
Panch Karma Sankalp: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, made five major announcements focusing on green shipping and digitization of ports. During the Chintan Shivir, Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled the ‘Panch Karma Sankalp,’ which represents the five major announcements made by the ministry. The five major announcements made during the event were […]
International Day For Biological Diversity 2023
International Day For Biological Diversity 2023: The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), celebrated on 22nd May 2023, raises awareness about the importance of biodiversity for sustaining life on Earth. The Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services highlights the risk of extinction for around one million species. To address the biodiversity crisis, the […]
