The central government has extended the term of K.K. Venugopal as Attorney General (AG) for one more year. This is the second time the Centre has extended his tenure. Venugopal received his first extension of term in 2020. Venugopal was appointed the 15th AG of India in 2017. He succeeded …
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AGNI PRIME
Recently, a new generation nuclear capable ballistic missile Agni-P (Prime) was successfully test-fired by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha, Balasore. Important Points Agni-P is a new generation advanced variant of the Agni class (under IGMDP – Integrated …
Read More »GUJARAT PROHIBITION ACT, 1949
Recently, the Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949 has been challenged before the Gujarat High Court, more than seven decades after it came into effect as the Bombay Prohibition Act. The prohibition on manufacture, sale and consumption of liquor in the state vide the Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949, has been challenged on …
Read More »RELIEF PACKAGE OF COVID-19
Recently, the Ministry of Finance announced a slew of measures to provide relief to diverse sectors affected by the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic. It aims to prepare the health systems for emergency response and provide impetus for growth and employment. However it will increase the Fiscal Deficit by 0.6% …
Read More »SURGE IN INFLATION
Government may reduce interest rates on small saving schemes for the July – September Quarter. A cut in small savings rates at this point would further hurt households amid a surge in inflation, according to economists. Important Points Small savings rates were slashed between 0.5% and 1.4% on different instruments …
Read More »INS KADAMBA
Recently, the Defence Minister visited the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka to review the ongoing infrastructure development under Phase-II of ‘Project Seabird’. Important points: Project Seabird involves construction of a naval base over an area of 11,169 acres. Phase I comprised construction of a deep-sea harbour, breakwaters dredging, a township, …
Read More »INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING
Recently, the Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment launched the website for the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (26th June) The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is the nodal ministry for Drug Demand Reduction, implements various programmes …
Read More »BANKIM CHANDRA CHATTOPADHYAY
Indian Prime Minister paid homage to Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his Jayanti on 27th June. Important points: He was one of the greatest novelists and poets of India. He was born on 27th June 1838 in the village of Kanthapura in the town of North 24 Parganas, Naihati, present …
Read More »INTERNATIONAL MSMES DAY
Every year, Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day is celebrated on 27th June to recognise the contribution of these industries in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Important points: The United Nations (UN) designated 27th June as Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day through a resolution passed …
Read More »INDIA ENERGY TRANSITION IN INDIA
Recently, the Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy launched ‘The India Story’ booklet, a compilation of Indian initiatives that are shaping India’s energy transition. The booklet was launched at the event on Accelerating Citizen Centric Energy Transition organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). It …
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