Unitary Digital Identity Framework: India has agreed to provide a grant to Sri Lanka to implement a ‘Unitary Digital Identity framework’, apparently modelled on the Aadhaar card. The Rajapaksa government will “prioritise” the implementation of the Framework as a national level programme, Sri Lanka’s Cabinet decided. Under the proposed Unitary Digital Identity Framework, it […]
Tag: 10th Feb 2022
Haryana Prevention Of Unlawful Conversion Of Religion Bill, 2022.
Haryana Prevention Of Unlawful Conversion Of Religion Bill, 2022.: The Haryana Cabinet approved the draft of the Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2022. It seeks to prohibit religious conversion effected through misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, allurement or by any fraudulent means or by marriage or for marriage, by making it […]
Semiconductors Shortage
Semiconductors Shortage: The European Union (EU) unveiled a plan to quadruple the supply of semiconductors in Europe by 2030, hoping to limit the bloc’s dependence on Asia for a key component used in electric cars and smartphones. The production of chips has become a strategic priority in Europe as well as the United States, […]
The Fairbank’s Disease
The Fairbank’s Disease: The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, informed Rajya Sabha about the Cases of Fairbank’s disease and Acromegaly in India. The Fairbank’s disease (Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia) patient usually requires management of pain and orthopedic procedures, for which facilities are available at tertiary care institutions in India. Another rare disorder, Acromegaly […]
National Single Window System (NSWS)
National Single Window System (NSWS): In a historic achievement, Jammu & Kashmir became the first Union Territory to be onboarded the National Single Window System (NSWS). This marks a major leap in Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in the Union Territory. Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha launched the J&K Single Window Clearance System integrated […]
SAMRIDH Initiative
SAMRIDH Initiative: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new partnership under the Sustainable Access to Markets and Resources for Innovative Delivery of Healthcare (SAMRIDH) initiative, which will improve access to affordable and quality healthcare for vulnerable populations in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, and rural […]
Section 498A of IPC
What Is Section 498A IPC? The Supreme Court in a recent judgement highlighted the growing misuse of Section 498A IPC, with friction rising in marriages. The incorporation of section 498A was aimed at preventing cruelty committed upon a woman by her husband and her in-laws by facilitating rapid state intervention. The court held that […]
What are Marine Heatwaves?
Marine Heatwaves: According to a study, marine heatwaves — or the ones that form on oceans — have been on the rise in the waters around India. Emerging studies have reported their occurrence and impacts in the global oceans, but are little understood in the tropical Indian Ocean. Also, according to the Intergovernmental Panel […]
Falkland Islands Issue: Important Points
Falkland Islands Issue: Britain rejected a statement from China that affirmed it’s support for Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands. Earlier, China and Argentina issued a joint statement that said China “reaffirms its support for Argentina’s demand for the full exercise of sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands (Falkland Islands),” using the Argentine name for […]
Nai Roshni Scheme
Nai Roshni Scheme: The Ministry of Minority Affairs has informed the Rajya Sabha that the Government has sanctioned Rs 26 crore under the Nai Roshni scheme in the last three years (2018-19 to 2020-21) through which around one Lakh women have been trained. Nai Roshni-a Leadership Development Programme for Minority Women is a Central […]
