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Why in the news: Lok Sabha passed bills to include Valmiki and Pahari communities in Jammu and Kashmir’s SC and ST lists. The bills, The Constitution (J&K) SC Order amendment bill and The Constitution (J&K) ST Order amendment bill, were passed by voice vote after a joint discussion. source:iasgyan About the bill: The bill will …
Read MoreWhy in the news: The Supreme Court questioned if the Constitution’s Preamble could be amended while retaining the original adoption date. source:pxfuel About SC queries if Preamble amended: Supreme Court questions the possibility of amending the Preamble without altering its adoption date of November 26, 1949. Preamble was amended in December 1976 during the Emergency, …
Read MoreWhy in the news: M.S. Swaminathan posthumously conferred Bharat Ratna for monumental contributions to Indian agriculture and farmers’ welfare. Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, recognizes his tireless efforts in making India self-reliant in agriculture. source:brainkart MS Swaminathan’s pivotal role in triggering food security: Research and Development: His work focused on developing high-yielding crop varieties, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Chaudhary Charan Singh posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna on February 9, 2024. The leader who always championed the cause of farmers source:achhi.com Highlights of Charan Singh’s Role during challenging times: Debt Relief: Introduced Debt Redemption Bill (1939) to alleviate farmers’ debt burden. Credit Availability: Advocated for expanding rural credit infrastructure via NABARD …
Read MoreWhy in the news: PV Narasimha Rao’s visionary leadership and global recognition acknowledged. Recently posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna by Modi government. Source:lotusrise About PV Narasimha Rao role: PV Narasimha Rao, Bharat Ratna awardee, led economic reforms in 1991. Rao’s vision reshaped the Budget, initiating economic liberalization. He strategically avoided taking credit for reforms to protect …
Read MoreWhy in the news: National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) successfully tests solar-powered High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS), a UAV. source:spacequip Solar-powered High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS), a UAV: HAPS can fly at 18-20 km altitude, remain airborne for months, akin to a satellite. Cost-effective compared to traditional satellites, offers continuous surveillance. Test flight conducted in Challakere, Karnataka, achieved …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Bharat Ratna awarded to former PMs Charan Singh and PV Narasimha Rao, and M S Swaminathan by government. source:oneindia About PV Narsimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan PV Narasimha Rao: First non-Nehru-Gandhi PM, led 90s liberalization Was the 10th PM, served from 1991 to 1996. Chaudhary Charan Singh: 5th PM, focused …
Read MoreWhy in the news: The Indian Ocean Conference in Perth focused on concerns of militarization and great power rivalry in the region. source:hindustantimes About the conference in Perth: The Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, sponsored by India, addressed concerns about the militarization and great power rivalry in the region. Sri Lankan President highlighted growing naval …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Growth & Development, Infrastructure, Investment Models, Mobilization of Resources Why in the News? India maintains its 40th position out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index, as per the World Intellectual Property Organization’s report. Over the past few years, India has demonstrated a consistent upward trend in the Global Innovation …
Read More@newsonair – Tweeted By AIR News The Aadi Mahotsav 2024, an annual National Tribal Festival, will be opened by President Droupadi Murmu on 10 January, 2024 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi. About the Event The event, organised by TRIFED on behalf of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs which will run until …
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