Meteorite (ALH) 84001: A new study published in the journal Science, offers an explanation for the existence of organic compounds on the surface of Meteorite called (ALH) 84001. It landed on Earth from Mars in 1984, and can possibly unravel the existence of life on Mars (Red Planet). Meteorite named Alan Hills (ALH) 84001 was […]
Tag: 17th Jan 2022
Harvest Festivals
Harvest Festivals: The PM has greeted people across the nation on the occasion of harvest festivals Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Bhogi, Magh Bihu and Pongal. The festivals celebrate the hard work and enterprise of millions of farmers across the country. Makar Sankranti: Makar Sankranti denotes the entry of the sun into the zodiac sign of Makara […]
Indian Army Day
Indian Army Day: Army Day is celebrated every year on 15th January in India to commemorate the jawans and the Indian Army. This year India is celebrating its 74th Army Day. On 15th January 1949, Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa, who was then a Lieutenant General, took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the […]
India State Of Forest Report-2021
India State Of Forest Report-2021: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released the India State of Forest Report-2021. In October, 2021 an amendment was proposed by MoEFCC to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 to bring significant changes to forest governance in India. It is an assessment of India’s forest and tree […]
NATO-Russia Council
NATO-Russia Council: The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and Russia discussed the ongoing situation in Ukraine and its implications for security in Europe at the NATO-Russia Council (NRC) in Brussels. Talks between representatives of NATO and Russia concluded without a clear outcome. NATO-Russia Council: NRC was established at the NATO-Russia Summit in Rome (Rome […]
National Educational Alliance For Technology (NEAT 3.0)
National Educational Alliance For Technology (NEAT 3.0): The Ministry of Education has announced a new National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT 3.0) to use technology for better learning outcomes in Higher Education. Model of NEAT Scheme: It is based on a Public-Private Partnership model between the Government and the Education Technology (Ed-Tech) companies of India. […]
14th Round Of Corps Commander Level Talks: India China
14th Round Of Corps Commander Level Talks: India China: The 14th round of Corps Commander level talks concluded between India and China. The meeting resulted in no breakthrough for disengagement from Hot Springs and Gogra Post, but the two sides have agreed to meet again soon. The meeting had a positive outcome in comparison to […]
Criminalising Marital Rape
Criminalising Marital Rape: A batch of petitions seeking criminalisation of marital rape, has been filled in the Delhi High Court. In response to it the Union government has replied that it is considering a “constructive approach” towards criminalising it and had sought suggestions from various stakeholders. The petition seeks to amend the criminal law, which […]
Suspension Of MLAs
Suspension Of MLAs: 12 MLAs from the Maharashtra legislative assembly have gone to the Supreme Court against their year-long suspension from the Assembly. The Supreme Court has observed that the suspension for a full year is prima facie unconstitutional and created a constitutional void for these constituencies. The MLAs were suspended for misbehaviour in the […]
