National Farmers Welfare Program Implementation Committee.: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister inaugurated the office of National Farmers Welfare Program Implementation Committee. The National Farmers Welfare Program Implementation Committee would act as a project monitoring unit for the implementation of PM-Kisan Yojana, Kisan Maandhan Yojana, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and other schemes of the Department of […]
Category: Current Affairs
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC):: The Reserve Bank of India is likely to soon kick off pilot projects to assess the viability of using digital currency to make wholesale and retail payments to help calibrate its strategy for introducing a full-scale central bank digital currency (CBDC). An official digital currency would reduce the cost of […]
Inland Vessels Bill 2021 : Provisions
Inland Vessels Bill: The government has introduced the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021, in Lok Sabha. Key features of the Bill: It provides for a unified law for the entire country, instead of separate rules framed by the States. The certificate of registration granted under the proposed law will be deemed to be valid in all […]
Two Parallel Systems Of Justice : Supreme Court
Supreme Court Of India Mentioned About Two “Parallel Systems” Of Justice:: The Supreme Court of India mentioned about two “parallel systems” of justice — one for the rich and the other for the poor. It was dealing with a case where the bail granted to the husband of a legislator in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh […]
H5N1 Avian Influenza
H5N1 Avian Influenza: On July 21, an 11-year-old boy died of H5N1 avian influenza in Delhi. This is the first recorded death due to the bird flu in India this year. In January, bird flu was confirmed in several states with thousands of birds, including migratory species, being found dead. Bird flu or avian influenza […]
Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) And New Generation Akash Missile
Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) And New Generation Akash Missile: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested indigenously developed low weight, fire and forget Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). The missile is incorporated with state-of-the-art Miniaturized Infrared Imaging Seeker along with advanced avionics. The man-portable missile is launched using a tripod is designed […]
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’ […]
Speedy Trial Is A Fundamental Right
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 […]
Insolvency And Bankruptcy Board Of India (IBBI): Amendment
Insolvency And Bankruptcy Board Of India (IBBI): Amendment: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has amended the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016. The amendments are aimed at enhancing the discipline, transparency, and accountability in corporate insolvency proceedings. In March 2021 a sub-committee of the […]
China-South Asian Initiative
China-South Asian Initiative: Bangladesh has invited India to join the China-led South Asian initiative for Covid-19 vaccines and poverty alleviation. It includes the creation of the China-South Asian Countries Emergency Supplies Reserve, and a Poverty Alleviation and Cooperative Development Centre set up in China. About China-South Asian Initiative: Members: China, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and […]
