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@newsonair – Tweeted By AIR News President Droupadi Murmu will open the 37th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2024 in Faridabad, Haryana, on February 2, 2024. About the fair The fair will highlight India’s cultural legacy and handicrafts and handlooms, showcasing their diversity and richness; The Mela will feature participation from about 50 nations and these …
Read More@newsonair – rashtrapatibhvn News The ‘Motion of Thanks’ on President Droupadi Murmu’s speech to the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is expected to be discussed by both Houses of Parliament today i.e. February 2, 2024; On January 31, 2024, the President addressed a ‘joint sitting of both Houses. About the Discussions …
Read MoreFocus: French President’s third visit to India for Republic Day underscores the special relationship. Macron’s attendance reciprocates Indian PM’s visit to France for Bastille Day in 2023, strengthening bilateral ties. Historical Foundations: The partnership traces back to 1998 when French President Jacques Chirac attended India’s Republic Day. France’s support during India’s nuclear tests in 1998 …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Varanasi court permits Hindu worship in the basement of Gyanvapi Mosque. Decision follows a significant ruling allowing the plea filed by Hindu plaintiffs. Source: Jagran About the Verdict: District court directs Varanasi’s district magistrate to facilitate worship arrangements within a week. Hindu side argues for worship rights based on historical practices …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Bombay High Court’s Division Bench delivered a split verdict on Wednesday regarding a petition challenging the Union government’s Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023. The case will now be referred to a third judge by the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. Source: …
Read MoreWhy in the News? National Council for Teachers Education (NCTE) aims to increase mentor teachers from 60 to 1,000. Proposal awaits the Ministry of Education’s approval for the National Mission for Mentoring (NMM) rollout nationwide. About Mentoring: 700 mentee teachers have enrolled for training on the NMM portal. Mentorship areas cover instructional modules, digital education, …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Uttar Pradesh government appointed Prashant Kumar as the Acting Director General of Police, replacing Vijay Kumar. This trend reflects an increasing practice among several state governments to avoid appointing regular police chiefs despite eligible officers being available. Directives under Prakash Singh Case Source: Ernest Trend of Appointing Acting DGPs: Seven …
Read MoreWhy in the News? H5N1 bird flu detected in Antarctic gentoo penguins, marking the first occurrence. Source: SlideServe About Penguin Deaths: Initial confirmation from two gentoo penguins found dead on Sea Lion Island in the Falkland Islands. Concerns arise due to penguins’ limited immunity to H5N1 and their large, crowded breeding colonies. About Antarctic Penguins …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Centre intends to introduce the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill 2024 during the current parliamentary session. Source: ToI About the Proposed Bill: Objective: Addressing paper leaks and organized cheating in public exams like UPSC, SSC, railways, NEET, JEE, and CUET. Drafting Authority: Department of Personnel and Training is …
Read MoreWhy in the News? RBI bars Paytm Payments Bank from offering key services like deposits, prepaid instruments, FASTags, etc., after February 29 due to persistent non-compliances. Customers allowed withdrawal or utilization of balances without restrictions. Probable Reasons for RBI’s Move: RBI scrutiny on Paytm Payments Bank since 2018, possibly due to concerns over KYC compliance …
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