MHA Current Affairs, GK & News
UGC directs Universities: observe 21 May as Anti-Terrorism Day
The University Grants Commission (UGC, the higher education regulator) has directed universities and higher educational institutions (HEIs) in India to observe 21 May as Anti-Terrorism Day so as to wean youth away from terrorism. Key Highlights Background: Every year 21 May is observed as Anti-Terrorism Day throughout India. It seeks to spread awareness among people ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 21 May: Anti-Terrorism Day • Anti-Terrorism Day • Higher Educational Institutions • Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam • LTTE • MHA • Ministry of Home Affairs • Prime Minister of India • Rajiv Gandhi • UGC • University Grants Commission
MHA creates Women Safety Division to address issues of women security
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has created Women Safety Division to address issues related to security of women comprehensively amid rising concerns over women safety. The division will deal with all aspects of women safety in coordination with relevant ministries, departments and state governments. Women Safety Division It will deal with subjects like crimes ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Topics: MHA • Ministry of Home Affairs • National • Women Safety Division • Women Security
Government may relax protected area permit rules
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is planning to relax the protected area permit (PAP) regime to enable foreign tourists to access border areas. The move is being initiated to promote tourism, create job opportunities for the locals and generate revenue for the states. Key Facts The proposal of relaxation of permit regime is being ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Topics: MHA • Ministry of Home Affairs • Protected areas • Tourism