Category: National

The Union Cabinet gave its approval for introduction in Parliament, a Bill, namely, the Central Universities (Amendment), Bill, 2023 further to amend the Central Universities Act, 2009 for setting up of Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University at Mulugu District in Read More …

The Prime Minister on 30th September launched a unique week-long programme for Aspirational Blocks in the country called ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About Aspirational Blocks Programme

The 22nd Law Commission, headed by Justice (Retired) Ritu Raj Awasthi, has recommended the government to retain the existing age of consent under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The current age of consent in India is Read More …

President Droupadi Murmu on 28th September 2023 gave her assent to the Women’s Reservation Bill which was passed by both the Houses during the recent special session of Parliament. Constitution (106th Amendment) Act

The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a tender for the construction of India’s first set of offshore wind projects. About Offshore wind power

The high-altitude passes of the Gurez valley (north Kashmir) is all set to connect with the Mushkoh valley, in Kargil’s Drass Sector, Ladakh. Key points

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated India’s First Lighthouse Festival from the Fort Aguada Lighthouse in Panjim, Goa. Key points The three days festival celebrated across all the lighthouses in the country in an Read More …

The Supreme Court on September 20 referred to a seven-judge bench the question of whether the legal immunity of legislators under Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the Constitution protects them from being prosecuted in a criminal court for the offence Read More …

Parliament passed the Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill, 2023 which seeks to reserve one-third of the total number of seats for women in Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies and Delhi Assembly. Key points Key provisions Delimitation

The Government of India has come out with a new set of National Awards in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation known as “Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar’’. The awards shall be given in following four categories:-

‘vanadium’, a rare metal has been discovered in Gujarat. About Vanadium

PM Vishwakarma, a Central Sector Scheme, was launched on 17th September, 2023 by the Prime Minister to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools. Key points