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Why in the News? Although opposition MPs have recently questioned the government about the list of communities that were already recommended for inclusion on a priority basis more than eight years ago by a government task force, the inclusion of various communities in the Scheduled Tribes lists has been discussed in the Parliament (Panda Task …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The renowned Sun Temple at Modhera, the rock-cut sculptures of Unakoti in Tripura, and Vadnagar town in Gujarat have all been added to the list of potential UNESCO World Heritage Sites. India now has 52 sites on the UNESCO Tentative List as a result of this. The list highlights India’s vast …
Read MoreRecently, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), in furtherance of its mandate to develop and regulate financial products, financial services and financial institutions in the International Financial Services Centres (IFSC), has notified the regulatory framework for Distribution of Capital Market Products and Services under IFSCA (Capital Market Intermediaries) Regulations, 2021. In recognition of the …
Read MoreAyush Ministry is currently running a Central Sector Scheme titled AYURSWASTHYA Yojana. What is AYURSWASTHYA Yojana? About: It has two components: AYUSH and Public Health: To promote AYUSH intervention for community health care. Improvements to the Center of Excellence’s infrastructure: To encourage the construction of cutting-edge/specialized AYUSH medical health units in reputable AYUSH and Allopathic …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The effort to import African cheetahs to India was recently stated to have been funded by funds from Project Tiger and the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management & Planning Authority (CAMPA). The cost of the annual upkeep and transfer of African cheetahs was requested in detail from the Center. More about …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recently, Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha rulebook has become a bone of contention in the Upper House. About Rule 267 It permits the interruption of the regular course of business for discussion of the member’s proposed topic. The Rule grants a Rajya Sabha member exceptional authority to suspend the House’s …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recently, at the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity “Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework” (GBF) was adopted. By 2030, the GBF has 23 targets and 4 goals that must be met. In Montreal, Canada, the U.N. biodiversity conference came to an end. Over 100 nations adopted …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recently, various activities have been taken up by the government, using Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agriculture. The Department of Science & Technology (DST) is implementing a National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM-ICPS). Under the Mission, 25 Technology Innovation Hubs (TIHs) have been set up …
Read MoreWhy in the News? DataSmart Cities Initiative awarded the Digital India Awards 2022 under ‘Data Sharing and Use for Socio Economic Development’ category The initiative is a key step in creating a robust data ecosystem that enables evidence-based decision-making in cities The Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs won the Platinum Icon …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recently, the Mission Amrit Sarovar had initially planned a target to construct or rejuvenate 50,000 Amrit Sarovar ponds across India till 15th August 2023. Now, additional 50,000 Amrit Sarovar ponds will be constructed by 15th August 2023. The State Governments have identified sites for constructing Amrit Sarovar in the country. As …
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