The Parliament of India has passed the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024. Key amendments
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M.S. Swaminathan, Rao, Charan Singh to get Bharat Ratna
The Bharat Ratna will be conferred on former Prime Ministers P.V. Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, as well as Green Revolution pioneer M.S. Swaminathan. Chaudhary Charan Singh Narasimha Rao About M.S. Swaminathan
Agriculture Ministry launches SARATHI Portal
The Union Ministry of Agriculture on 8th February launched a portal named ‘SARATHI’ (Sandbox for Agriculture, Rural Security, Technology and Insurance). Key points
Kilkari Programme
Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare virtually launched the Kilkari programme for beneficiaries in local content in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024
The Lok Sabha on 6th February 2024 passed ‘The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024’.
ULLAS Mela
Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated the two-day ULLAS Mela today at the National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi.
Motion of Thanks’ on the President’s address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to the ‘Motion of Thanks’ on the President’s address delivered on January 31, 2024 the first day of the budget session in the Parliament.
Bondo Porja, Khond Porja and Konda Savaras
The Rajya Sabha on 6 February passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
Pauri Bhuyan, Chuktia Bhunjia, Bondo and Mankidia
The Rajya Sabha on 6 February passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
CBI not completely exempt from purview of RTI Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the CBI is not completely exempt from the purview of the RTI Act, and the act permits it to provide information pertaining to corruption and human rights violations.
22nd Law Commission recommends to retain criminal defamation as offence
In its 285th report, the 22nd Law Commission has recommended that criminal defamation should be retained within the scheme of criminal laws in India. Key points Defamation and Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023
GHAR – GO Home and Re-Unite portal
A portal namely GHAR – GO Home and Re-Unite (Portal for Restoration and Repatriation of Child) has been developed and launched by NCPCR (National Commission for Protection of Child Rights).
Digital detox initiative
The State Government of Karnataka, in collaboration with the All India Game Developers Forum (AIGDF) will launch a digital detox initiative, with special emphasis on gaming and social media.
Interim Union Budget & Vote on Account
The Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Union Budget for 2024-2025 in Parliament on 1 February 2024. About interim budget Vote of Account
Kudavolai electoral system
Tamil Nadu’s tableau in the Republic Day parade 2024 on the Kartavya Path highlighted the historical significance of the Kudavolai electoral system, which emerged during the 10th century Chola era and marked an early stride towards democracy.