The Maharashtra government recently notified Mendha village (Gadchiroli district forest), as a separate Gram Panchayat under The Maharashtra Gramdan Act, 1964. What is Gramdan? (Source: Down to Earth)
Category: National
Kishore Makwana appointed chairperson of National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Kishore Makwana has been appointed as the chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) by President Droupadi Murmu.
Sudha Murty nominated to the Rajya Sabha
Noted author and philanthropist Sudha Murty was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India on International Women’s Day. About Sudha Murty Nominated Members
India’s first underwater metro line
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 6th March 2024 unveiled multiple metro projects across the country, including India’s first underwater metro line in Kolkata. Key points
International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED)
Central Water Commission (CWC) under Ministry of Jal Shakti has signed an MoA with Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore for Establishment of an International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED) under externally supported Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Read More …
INS Jatayu commissioned at Minicoy in Lashwadeep Islands
On March 6, Naval Detachment Minicoy was commissioned as INS Jatayu, an upgraded naval base. This the second naval base in Lakshadweep after INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti. Key points
Chakshu Portal
Minister of Communications launched the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)’s ‘Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)’ for coordination among the stakeholders to curb misuse of telecom resources in cyber-crime and financial frauds, and ‘Chakshu (चक्षु)’ facility on Sanchar Saathi portal, a pioneering initiative Read More …
Supreme Court ends immunity for lawmakers taking bribes to vote
The Supreme Court on March 4 ruled that Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) cannot claim any immunity from prosecution for accepting bribes to cast a vote or make a speech in the House in a Read More …
Swachhata Green Leaf Rating (SGLR) initiative
The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, has introduced the Swachhata Green Leaf Rating (SGLR) initiative.
Nicaragua becomes first Spanish speaking nation to recognise Indian Pharmacopoeia
Nicaragua has become the first nation in the Spanish-speaking world to recognise Indian Pharmacopoeia. Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission
Salient Features of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
The Union Cabinet has approved PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana with a total outlay of Rs.75,021 crore for installing rooftop solar and providing free electricity up to 300 units every month for One Crore households. Key features
National Institute of One Health
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of creation of one post as Director of National Institute of One Health, Nagpur.
Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)
The DRDO conducted two successful flight tests of Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles on February 28 and 29 from a ground-based portable launcher off the coast of Odisha from integrated test range, Chandipur (Odisha).
PM Modi flags off first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell ferry
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India’s first indigenously built hydrogen fuel cell ferry boat on February 28 in Tamil Nadu. Key features Hydrogen fuel cell
Ex-SC Judge Justice AM Khanwilkar Appointed As Lokpal Chairperson
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar on 27th February appointed as the chairperson of Lokpal. About Lokpal