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Measures to Protect and Safeguard Land Rights of Scheduled Tribes
The protect and safeguarding the land rights and other rights of Scheduled Tribes who are the most marginalized, isolated and deprived population, following constitutional and legislative measure have been put in place: The Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Traditional Forest ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial (Amendment) Bill 2018
The Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial (Amendment) Bill, 2018 was passed in Lok Sabha. The features of the bill are: Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Act, 1951 provided for the erection of a National Memorial in memory of those killed or wounded ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
World Radio Day 2019
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) every year celebrate February 13 as the World Radio Day. World Radio Day 2019 is celebrated to highlight the importance of the radio in its search for a more peaceful and tolerant ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Rajasthan Backward Classes Amendment Bill, 2019
The Rajasthan Assembly has passed the Rajasthan Backward Classes Amendment Bill, 2019. The bill aims to address the demands of the Gujjars who are protesting for reservations. Features of the Bill The features of the Rajasthan Backward Classes Amendment Bill, 2019 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
e-Aushadhi Portal
Minister of State for AYUSH, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik launched the e-Aushadhi portal for online licensing of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs. Features of the e-Aushadhi Portal The new e-portal, e-Aushadhi is an acronym for Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy Automated ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
World Sustainable Development Summit 2019
The World Sustainable Development Summit 2019 was inaugurated by the Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu in New Delhi. The World Sustainable Development Summit 2019, organized by The Energy and Resources Institute – TERI. World Sustainable Development Summit The ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2019: Key Facts
The International Labour Organisation has released the annual World Employment and Social Outlook Trends for the year 2019. The important features of the report are: Unemployment rates were anticipated to fall to 4.9% in 2019 and are expected to hold ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Dera Baba Nanak Land Post Designated as Immigration Centre for visiting Kartarpur Sahib
The notification issued by the Union Home ministry has designated Dera Baba Nanak land post located in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district as an authorised immigration checkpoint to exit and enter for visiting Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan. Kartarpur Sahib Corridor The Kartarpur ..