Context: Recently, the Supreme Court’s Centre for Research and Planning released a report on “Prisons in India: Mapping Prison Manuals and Measures for Reformation and Decongestion”. Key Highlights of the Report: Use of
Context: Recently, a Member of Parliament in New Zealand led the haka dance as a protest against the Treaty Principles Bill. More on the News Maori Group Haka Dance Popular types
Launched by: Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) World Toilet Day The annual United Nations observance since 2013 was first celebrated in 2001 by the World Toilet Organization. Purpose:
Recently, the Hon'ble Minister of Jal Shakti, digitally launched the newlydeveloped the “Bhu-Neer” portal during the concluding ceremony of India WaterWeek 2024.
Context: India marked a significant milestone in 2024, completing a decade of polio-free, a status it achieved in 2014 when the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the country free of
On 18th November, 2024, the Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) worsened to 493, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. Reasons Government Actions Measures under GRAP IV: Health
Global Energy Efficiency Alliance Context: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance at the Conference of Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Climate Change Conference
Context: Recently, Prime minister of India and his Italian counterpart unveiled the Italy-India joint strategic action for 2025-2029 at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. More on the
Context: Recently, India took part in the ‘Second Annual High-Level Ministerial Round Table on Just Transition’ at the CoP29 of the UN Climate Change Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. More about
UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Programme Context: Recently, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO recognised Twenty-four coastal villages in Odisha as 'Tsunami Ready'. More on the News The Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme