The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has notified the National Electricity Plan (NEP) (Vol-I Generation) for the period of 2022-32. Key points
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MeitY launches ERSO Pilot initiative
To make India a global electronics powerhouse, the the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) launched the ERSO (Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing) Pilot initiative to validate certain transformational policy and process changes to make India the Repair Capital of the Read More …
Karnataka recommends Centre amend law to include necrophilia
The High Court of Karnataka has recommended that the Union government amend the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to bring necrophilia under the definition of offence of unnatural sex or introduce new provision in IPC to make necrophilia as an offence.
Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar to be renamed Ahilyanagar
On the 298th birth anniversary of Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar on May 31, Maharashtra Chief Minister announced that his government would rename Ahmednagar after her. About Ahilyabai Holkar
Cabinet approves City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0)
The Union Cabinet has approved the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0). About CITIIS 2.0
AIIMS Nagpur becomes the 1st of all AIIMS to receive the NABH accreditation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated AIIMS Nagpur for becoming the first of all AIIMS to receive the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) accreditation. Key points
The infection geography of dengue currently covers all the States and UTs
The infection geography of dengue, which was restricted to eight States in 2001, currently covers all the States and Union Territories in India. Key points
A Treatise on Indian Censuses since 1981
The Union Home Minister has released a detailed census document ‘A Treatise on Indian Censuses since 1981′ to mark the 150th year of its operations (it began working in 1871). About Census A Census is Constitutionally mandated in India. There Read More …
Rural Development Ministry reviewed REWARD Program with World Bank Team
The Secretary, Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Government of India (GoI) reviewed the Implementation Support Mission of World Bank Assisted Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD) program. About REWARD Programme
PM chairs 8th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 8th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on May 27. About Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP)
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL)
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi expressed his happiness over India’s longest sea bridge Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) and said that it is next generation infrastructure which will boost ‘Ease of Living’ for people. Key points
INSV Tarini
The trans-ocean inter-continental voyage by the crew of INSV Tarini reached its completion, marking a remarkable achievement in the field of ocean sailing.
Independence of district judiciary is part of basic structure of Constitution: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the independence of district judiciary is part of the basic structure of the Constitution and judicial independence from the executive and the legislature requires the judiciary to have a say in matters of finances. Read More …
President’s name in a contract is no immunity against the application of law to test its conditions-SC
The Supreme Court has held that the government cannot claim immunity from the application of law to a contract merely because one of the parties to it is the President of India. Key points
What is practice of forum shopping?
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on May 19 said that he will not permit ‘forum shopping’. The CJI made this remark to a litigant appearing before him, who sought a hearing, however, he (the litigant) mentioned the Read More …