WORLD WATER DAY 2021: INDIA’S CHALLENGES

World Water Day is held on 22 March to help bring attention to a crisis faced by millions around the globe – limited access to fresh, clean water. Each year World…

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS: 21 MARCH

The 2021 Theme for the International Day of Forests is “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being”. This global celebration of forests provides a platform to raise awareness of…

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Lok Sabha passes MMDR amendment bill: Bill/Act/Lok Sabha Basics Explained

The Lok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021 that will do away with the distinction between captive and non-captive mines, allow captive mines to…

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Indian Oil sets up joint venture to make aluminium air batteries

The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) entered into a collaboration with the Israeli start-up company Phinergy to form IOC Phinergy Private Limited to manufacture Aluminum-Air systems in India to boost the “Make in…

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The Indian Ocean border dispute between Kenya and Somalia: Unclos; ICJ Explained

The maritime dispute is said to form a crucial part of the diplomatic quarrel between Kenya and Somalia. The main point of disagreement between the two neighbours is the direction…

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Government questions methodology and data accuracy of Global Hunger Index

Government questioned the methodology and data accuracy of the Global Hunger Index (GHI) report, NGO Welthungerhilfe which compiles the report, alleging that children considered healthy were also counted to determine…

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Supreme Court: Courts Should Avoid Patriarchal & Stereotypical Notions About Women

While setting aside the “rakhi-for-bail” order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the Supreme Court issued a set of guidelines to be followed by Courts for Dealing With Sexual Crimes….

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Delhi still world’s most polluted capital

Delhi’s air quality improved by approximately 15% between 2020 but it still ranked as the 10th most polluted city in the the world and the most polluted capital, followed by Dhaka…

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Rajya Sabha passes The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021

The Rajya Sabha has approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. The Bill was approved in Lok Sabha on…

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New rules for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on  notified new rules for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) The notification has restored the lifelong visa to OCIs that was temporarily suspended in…

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