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Chhattisgarh Panchayat Provisions (Extension of the Scheduled) Rules, 2021

Government of Chhattisgarh has formulated draft rules called “Chhattisgarh Panchayat Provisions (Extension of the Scheduled) Rules, 2021”, under PESA Act, 1996. What is PESA Act, 1996? PESA Act...

November 23, 2021

IQAir: 94 of 100 most polluted cities in India, China, Pakistan

According to air quality tracker “IQAir”, air pollution continues to present one of the biggest health hazards to people across the world. Key Points Air Pollution contributes to...

November 23, 2021

All India Survey on Domestic Workers kick-started

Union Labour Minister, Bhupender Yadav, started India’s first survey of domestic workers on November 22, 2021. Key Points The survey of domestic workers is latest among a group...

November 23, 2021

India, US to revive Trade Policy Forum after 4 years

India and United States have agreed to look after ways of resolving differences on issues like market access and digital trade besides reviving the Trade Policy Forum after...

November 23, 2021

World Investor Week 2021

Stock exchanges, BSE and NSE launched the celebrations of globally popular event “World Investor Week 2021”. Under the event, they will conduct several educational activities. Key Points Central Depository Services...

November 23, 2021

Australia signs submarine deal with U.S., U.K.

Australia signed a submarine deal with new defence alliances, namely United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) on November 22, 2021. Key Points The deal seeks to equip...

November 23, 2021

Personal data Bill adopted by JPC

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on “Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019” met recently under the leadership of MP PP Chaudhary. Highlights Key agenda of the meeting was to...

November 23, 2021

Karnataka celebrates Kanakadasa Jayanthi

Karnataka celebrated “Kanakadasa Jayanthi” on November 22, 2021 to pay tribute to Shri Kanaka Dasa, who was the 15th century poet, saint and social reformer. Key Points On...

November 23, 2021

Virtual Science Lab launched under CSIR Jigyasa Programme

Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh launched India’s first Virtual Science Lab for Children on November 22, 2021. Highlights Virtual Science Lab was launched under...

November 23, 2021

ABU – UNESCO Peace Media Awards 2021

Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU)-UNESCO Peace Media Awards 2021 were presented on November 17, 2021 at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Key Points In the award event, Doordarshan and...

November 23, 2021

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