International Migration Review Forum: The First International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) is being held under the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA. It started on May 17th and will end on May 20th. In the “Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)”, it was decided that the IMRF will act as […]
Category: Current Affairs
Puri Heritage Corridor Project
What Is Puri Heritage Corridor Project? According to ASI, the Odisha state government was constructing the Puri Heritage Corridor project without proper licence in protected and controlled areas of the monument. A PIL has been filed in court against the proposal, which has prompted worries about its influence on the structural safety of the Puri […]
Is Recommendation of GST Council Binding?
GST Council’s Proposals: The Supreme Court, in a judgment championing the importance of “cooperative federalism”, held that Union and State legislatures have “equal, simultaneous and unique powers” to make laws on Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the recommendations of the GST Council are not binding on them. The apex court’s decision came while confirming […]
China – Tibet Issue: Recent Developments
China – Tibet Issue: U.S. Special Coordinator on Tibet Uzra Zeya met with the ‘Sikyong’ or leader of the self-styled Central Tibetan Administration Penpa Tsering and other officials and representatives of the Tibetan community on a public visit to Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh). The visit is being seen as a strong message from the Indian government […]
Gifted Child Category : Qualifying Criteria By AICTE
Gifted Child Category : Qualifying Criteria By AICTE Last month, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) stated that it will allow institutions to set aside two more seats under the “gifted child” category. The criteria: A prizewinner of at least one national/international level competition organised by a government or a recognised private body. […]
Ethanol Blending Percentage
Increase Of Percentage Of Ethanol In petrol To 20%: The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels, 2018, to advance the date by which fuel companies have to increase the percentage of ethanol in petrol to 20%. The policy to introduce 20% ethanol in petrol will take effect from April 1, 2023. […]
What Are RFID Tags?
What Are RFID Tags? RFID tags will now be used to track Amarnath pilgrims. The decision was taken amid heightened security threats to the pilgrimage. Radio Frequency Identification is a wireless tracking system that consists of tags and readers. Radio waves are used to communicate information/identity of objects or people. The tags can carry encrypted […]
Finland And Sweden Submitted A Joint Application To Join NATO
Finland And Sweden Submitted A Joint Application To Join NATO: Finland and Sweden submitted a joint application to join NATO as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forces a dramatic reappraisal of security in Europe. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states – 28 European states, the United States, […]
Article 142
Article 142: In ordering the release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict A G Perarivalan on May 18, the Supreme Court invoked the extraordinary power conferred on the court under Article 142 of the Constitution. Article 142 of Constitution: Title: Enforcement of decrees, orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc. This article […]
Sela Tunnel project : Arunachal Pradesh
Sela Tunnel project : Arunachal Pradesh The strategically-significant Sela Tunnel project in Arunachal Pradesh is nearing completion. Located in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, the tunnel project will provide an alternate axis to the Sela pass, which is at 13,700 feet. It will be on the BCT Road – the Balipara, Charduar and Tawang […]
