The Supreme Court on April 26 asked for a response from the Election Commission of India on a PIL seeking framing of rules to nullify an election and order fresh one if NOTA (none of the above) option gets majority Read More …
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Supreme Court rejects pleas seeking 100% verification of EVM votes with VVPAT slips
The Supreme Court on April 26 dismissed all petitions seeking 100 per cent verification of votes cast on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) through the Verifiable Paper Audit Trials (VVPAT) method. Key points VVPAT machine
India’s first multi-purpose green hydrogen pilot project
India’s first multi-purpose green hydrogen pilot project at 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in Himachal’s Jhakri was inaugurated on 24th April.
Section 33 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and nominations
The BJP’s candidate from the Surat Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat was declared elected unopposed. Law related to nominations
Indian Air Force successfully tests Crystal Maze-2 missile
The Indian Air Force achieved a significant enhancement in its capabilities by successfully conducting a test firing of an air-launched ballistic missile. Key points
Article 244(A) of the Constitution
In Assam’s tribal-majority Diphu Lok Sabha constituency, candidates of all parties have promised the implementation of Article 244(A) of the Constitution to create an autonomous ‘state within a state’. Key facts Source: CLICK HERE
Supreme Court (SC) permits 14-year-old rape survivor to abort 30-week pregnancy
The Supreme Court on April 22 allowed a 14-year-old sexual assault victim to terminate her almost 30-week pregnancy. The SC bench termed termed the matter “very very exceptional case where we have to protect her”.
National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO)-ID
According to the Union Health Ministry’s directive, all cases of organ transplants, whether from a living or deceased donor, will be allocated a unique National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO)-ID for both the donor and the recipient. Key points
2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav
The Prime Minister inaugurated the 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav on the auspicious occasion of Mahaveer Jayanti at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 21 April 2024. Bhagwan Mahavir
Shompen tribe cast their vote for the first time
For the first time, members of the Shompen on 19th April 2024 took part in the election process by casting their votes in the Andaman and Nicobar Lok Sabha constituency.
Aadharshila: National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education 2024
The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has released the National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education 2024 titled ‘Aadharshila’. Key points
India delivers first batch of BrahMos to Philippines
India delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Philippines on April 19. An IAF C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft and a chartered aircraft delivered the missile system to the Philippines Marine Corps. Key points BrahMos
Navchetana-National Framework of Early Childhood Stimulation 2024
Recently, the National Framework of Early Childhood Stimulation 2024 titled Navchetana was released. Key points
Varanasi’s tiranga barfi gets GI tag
Varanasi’s tiranga has received the GI tag on April 16, 2024. Boasting around 69 products in this prestigious category, Uttar Pradesh has topped the leaderboard of GI-tagged (Geographical Indications) goods production.
IISc launches Longevity India Initiative
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru on 18th April launched a ‘Longevity India Initiative’.