Panel calls for ‘light regulation’ of NGOs
In News A high-power committee appointed by the Central government on the orders of the Supreme Court has recommended several steps to ensure the light regulation of NGO (non-governmental organizations)…
National ST Commission to take action on video films of Jaravas on YouTube
In News Against video films and pictures of protected Jarava and other tribal communities of Andaman Islands on YouTube social media platform, the National Commission for Scheduled Tribe (NCST) has…
No-detention policy to go from 2018
In News The government has decided to do away with the no-detention policy for students from the next academic session. No detention policy No child admitted to a school will…
India’s tough anti-hijacking law comes into force
In News Country’s new anti-hijacking law, which prescribes capital punishment in the event of death of any person has come into force following a government notification. The 2016 Anti-Hijacking Act…
JIGYASA – Student-Scientist connect programme launched
In News Jigyasa, a student- scientist connect programme was officially launched in the national capital today. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has joined hands with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan…
India declares itself free from Avian Influenza (H5N1 and H5N8)
In News India has declared itself free from Avian Influenza (H5N8 and H5N1) from 6thJune, 2017 and notified the same to World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). All the outbreaks of…
Linking Aadhaar and PAN is not mandatory for all
In News It has mandatory to link PAN with Aadhaar with effect from July 1, 2017, as per the income tax laws. The government has exempted certain class of individuals…
SC allows abortion of ailing foetus
In News Supreme Court allowed a woman to abort her over 20-week-old foetus with severe abnormalities. Background Woman approached the Supreme Court seeking permission to abort her foetus after she…
ADB pledges USD 10 bn for development projects in India
In News The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed USD 10 billion support for infrastructure building and immediate development needs of less-developed states in the country. Support for Infrastructure Development The…
City Liveability Index launched
Ministry of Urban Development launched the City Liveability Index for measuring the quality of life in 116 major cities including smart cities, capital cities and cities with a population of above…