According to Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, approximately 80 more castes in six States are now likely to be added to the Central List of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), with the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) already processing the approval for Read More …
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WHO report highlights significant impact of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Program on Public Health and Economic Savings
The World Health Organisation (WHO), recently, highlighted the substantial benefits of the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ program in India. Key points
‘Project Akashteer
‘Project Akashteer’ has been launched for Indian Army. The Automated Air Defence Control & Reporting System ‘Project Akashteer’ will empower the Air Defence units of the Indian Army with an indigenous, state-of-the-art capability, to effectively operate in an integrated manner.
SAGAR SAMRIDDHI: Online dredging monitoring system
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched ‘SAGAR SAMRIDDHI’ – the online dredging monitoring system – in order to accelerate ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative of the Ministry. Key points
‘Agni Prime’ ballistic missile successfully flight-tested by DRDO off Odisha coast
New Generation Ballistic Missile ‘Agni Prime’ was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on June 07, 2023. Key points
Varunastra- a ship-launched anti-submarine heavy weight torpedo (HWT)
The indigenously developed Varunastra- a ship-launched anti-submarine heavy weight torpedo (HWT)- was successfully test fired on June 6, 2023. Key points
Law on adverse possession
The 22nd Law Commission, headed by former Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court Ritu Raj Awasthi said in its 280th report that there is no reason for increasing the period of limitation. However, two of its ex officio members filed Read More …
Kerala tops food safety index in the country
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI unveiled the 5th State Food Safety Index (SFSI) on June 7th, 2023 on the occasion of he World Food Safety Day. Key points
Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR)
The Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy have jointly launched a National Mission to quickly identify emerging technologies in the power sector and develop them indigenously, at scale, for deployment within and outside India. Key Read More …
Government allows PACS to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras
The Government of India has decided to allow 2000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country. 2000 PACS across the country will be identified to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Read More …
Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS)
Under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS, APBS (Aadhaar Payment Bridge System) is in use since 2017. Key points
Law Commission asks to retain sedition law
The 22nd Law Commission of India, headed by former Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi has recommended that the provision related to sedition be retained with procedural safeguards and enhanced jail term. Key points
Salt cavern-based strategic oil reserves in Rajasthan
Government-owned consultancy firm Engineers India (EIL) is studying the prospects and feasibility of developing salt cavern-based strategic oil reserves in Rajasthan. About underground rock caverns
Govt bans 14 fixed dose combination drugs (FDC) including
The Government of India has banned 14 fixed dose combination (FDC) drugs in the country. The Union Health Ministry has also issued a notification on this regard. Key points
Ministry of Education released UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023.
Union Minister for Education has released the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023. Key points