Chairman Of The National Commission For Scheduled Castes (NCSC): Vijay Sampla has been appointed as the chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC). NCSC is a constitutional body that works to safeguard the interests of the scheduled castes (SC) in India. Article 338 of the constitution of India deals with this commission It […]
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Centre For Science And Environment (CSE) Report On Pollution : Findings
Centre For Science And Environment (CSE) Report On Pollution: The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) reported that the levels of PM 2.5, worsened in 43 out of 99 cities whose winter air was compared for two years, 2020 and 2019. PM 2.5 refers to fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter. It […]
What is a Blank-Cheque Company?
Blank-Cheque Company: Renewable energy producer ‘ReNew Power’ announced an agreement to merge with RMG Acquisition Corp II, a blank-cheque company or a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC). About Blank-cheque Company: A SPAC, or a blank-cheque company, is an entity specifically set up with the objective of acquiring a firm in a particular sector. The aim […]
Disha Ravi Case Update : Section 120A of the Indian Penal Code
Disha Ravi Case: In granting bail to 22-year-old climate change activist Disha Ravi on Tuesday, the trial court in Delhi rejected the Delhi Police charge that she was part of a “larger conspiracy” to incite violence in the national capital on January 26. Section 120A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines criminal conspiracy; […]
BRICS India 2021: India Assumes Chairmanship
BRICS Chairship: India’s BRICS Chairmanship begins with a 3-day-long Sherpas’ meeting India has assumed the Chairmanship of BRICS for 2021 and will be hosting this year’s summit. The BRICS grouping comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. BRICS India 2021: India has begun its BRICS Chairship with the inaugural three-day-long Sherpas’ meeting. This was […]
New Rules To Regulate Content On Social Media, OTT etc..
Centre Releases New Rules To Regulate Content On Social Media, OTT And Media Platforms: The Centre on Thursday announced new guidelines that are set to change the digital landscape in the country by bringing OTT, digital news and social media platform under regulation. In its announcement the government has said that objectionable social media content […]
Maritime India Summit 2021 : Second Edition
Second Edition Of Maritime India Summit: PM Modi to inaugurate the second edition of Maritime India Summit on 2 March The Maritime India Summit-2021 will provide a unique platform that will have the virtual and physical presence of prominent shipping and transport dignitaries/ministers from all over the world. The maritime states of India will also […]
State Of School Feeding Worldwide Report 2020 : Highlights
State Of School Feeding Worldwide Report: This publication by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) provides an analysis of the State of School Feeding Worldwide in 2020. A report on the State of School Feeding Worldwide was first published by WFP in 2013. According to WFP’s report, State of School Feeding Worldwide, 370 million […]
Who Is Anjali Bhardwaj? US International Anti-Corruption Champions Award
United State International Anti-Corruption Champions Award: An Indian social activist, Anjali Bhardwaj, who works on issues of transparency and accountability has been selected for the “United State International Anti-Corruption Champions Award” along with the other 11 anti-corruption champions. These names were announced by the Joe Biden administration. Biden administration is of the view that these […]
World’s Largest Stadium In Gujarat : Key Points
World’s Largest Stadium In Gujarat: The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, has inaugurated the world’s largest Stadium at Motera, in Gujarat on February 24, 2021. The Motera stadium was later renamed as the Narendra Modi Stadium. This stadium has surpassed the Melbourne Cricket Ground and became the largest stadium in the world. This stadium […]
