Recently, Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar called for introspection among parliamentarians regarding the frequent use of Rule 267, terming it an “indiscriminate resort” to the provision. Rule 267 Rule 176
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What is U-WIN portal?
The Government of India will soon launch U-WIN portal to record vaccinations across India. This portal is modelled after the Covid-19 vaccine management system Co-WIN. Key features of U-WIN Portal Universal Immunisation Programme
National Landslide Forecasting Centre (NLFC) and Bhusanket portal
Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the National Landslide Forecasting Centre (NLFC) at GSI, Dharitri Campus, Salt Lake City, Kolkata. The Union Minister also launched the Bhusanket Web Portal and Bhooskhalan Mobile App. National Landslide Read More …
Article 361 of the Indian Constitution
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine a plea which challenges the immunity granted to the governor of a state under Article 361 of the Indian Constitution and seeks several directions and investigations.
Union Home Ministry launches ‘MANAS’
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah chaired 7th Apex Level Meeting of Narco-Coordination Center (NCORD) in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. On this occasion, Home Minister launched National Narcotics Helpline ‘MANAS’ (Madak Padarth Nishedh Asuchna Kendra). The MANAS (Madak Padarth Nishedh Read More …
Operation ‘Nanhe Faristey’
Operation ‘Nanhe Faristey’ is a mission the Railway Protection Force (RPF) dedicated to rescuing children in need of care and protection across various Indian Railway Zones. During last seven years (2018- May 2024), RPF has rescued 84,119 Children who were Read More …
Foreigners Tribunals (FTs)
Recently, the Assam government asked the Border wing of the State’s police not to forward cases of non-Muslims who entered India illegally before 2014 to the Foreigners Tribunals (FTs).
International Centre for Audit of Local Governance (iCAL)
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India Girish Chandra Murmu inaugurated the International Centre for Audit of Local Governance (iCAL) in Rajkot on July 18. About International Centre for Audit of Local Governance (iCAL) Account audits of local bodies
Positive Indigenisation List (PIL)
Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence has notified the fifth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) consisting of 346 items. These include strategically-important Line Replacement Units/Systems/ Sub-systems/Assemblies/Sub-assemblies/Spares & Components and raw materials, with import substitution value worth Rs 1,048 crore. Read More …
NITI GearShift Challenge
NITI Aayog has announced the launch of the ‘NITI GearShift Challenge’ as part of the e-FAST India initiative. This pioneering hackathon aims to foster innovative business models for the adoption of zero-emission trucks in India, addressing the nation’s pressing economic Read More …
Tizu-Zunki National Waterways 101
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal announced major initiatives aimed at enabling the waterways potential of Nagaland during the Stakeholder’s Conference held in Dimapur, Nagaland. He announced the development of Tizu Zunki (National Waterways 101) Read More …
The Maharashtra Special Public Security (MSPC) Bill, 2024
The Maharashtra government has has introduced The Maharashtra Special Public Security (MSPC) Bill, 2024 in the Assembly on July 11. The bill aims to deal with the increasing presence of Naxalism in urban centres.
Chandipura virus
In Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district, four children have died and two others are under treatment for suspected infection of Chandipura virus, which causes encephalitis.
World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2024
India will host World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), a landmark event for the Media and Entertainment industry world over, in Goa, from 20th to 24th November. WAVES aims to be a premier forum, fostering dialogue, trade collaboration and Read More …
Central Information Commission has powers to constitute benches-Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the Central Information Commission has powers to constitute benches and frame regulations. Key observations of Supreme Court The autonomy and independence of administrative bodies are fundamental to their ability to perform their designated functions Read More …