The three new criminal laws came into effect on July 1. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) replaced the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC); the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaced the Indian Penal Code; and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam replaced Read More …
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RPF launches Sangyaan App
The Director General of Railway Protection Force (RPF) Shri Manoj Yadava launched the mobile application-Sangyaan App. The app is designed and developed by the Tech Team of RPF to provide in-depth information on three new Criminal Acts: the Bharatiya Nyaya Read More …
Vikram Misri appointed next foreign secretary
Deputy national security adviser Vikram Misri will take over as the next foreign secretary, replacing Vinay Kwatra. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Misri, Deputy NSA in the National Security Council Secretariat, to the post Read More …
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) based Electronic Toll Collection
Recently, NHAI organised a day-long international workshop in New Delhi on ‘Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) based Electronic Toll Collection in India’. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) based Tolling is a barrier free method of Electronic Toll Collection wherein the Read More …
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
Recently a member of parliament was named Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha. The position was vacant for 10 years because no party had numbers equalling a tenth of the strength of the House, which has been by practice a Read More …
Om Birla elected as 18th Lok Sabha Speaker
Shri Om Birla was elected Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha on 26 June 2024. He was the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate. He is an MP from Kota. Lok Sabha Speaker powers
Katghora Lithium Mine
During the 4th Tranche of Auction of Critical Minerals, Union Mine Ministry awarded India’s first Lithium block, Katghora, and Rare Earth Element (REE) Block of Chhattisgarh to Maiki South Mining Private Limited.
National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024 on 24 June 2024. Key points
Tobacco Free Educational Institution (ToFEI)
Union Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide campaign on Tobacco Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI)
Ladakh becomes first administrative unit to achieve full functional literacy under ULLAS
Ladakh has become the first administrative unit to achieve full functional literacy under the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Program). ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 comes into effect
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which aims to prevent unfair means in public examinations and common entrance tests held across the country, came into effect on 21 June 2024. Key provisions
Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the ‘Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme’ at Terminal-3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.
What is Methanol?
In June 2024, 58 people succumbed to toxic hooch in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi. The illicit liquor was laced with poisonous methanol, which caused the deaths as per post-mortem reports.
Goa applies for a GI tag for Dodol
Recently, the Goa government formally applied for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the Goan sweet called Dodol.
Sangam – Digital Twin initiative
The first Networking Event of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)’s Sangam – Digital Twin initiative, was successfully hosted by IIT Delhi, on June 18-19 2024.