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Personal Status Law for non-Muslims

The Personal Status Law for Non-Muslims was passed by Abu Dhabi in November 2021. The law allows non – Muslims in the country to marry or divorce and also get child custody. Earlier, the non – Muslims were not allowed ..

Singhbhum craton

The Singhbhum carton is located in the eastern India. The Archean cratons are those regions of the earth crust that remained undeformed since the Precambrian times. About Singhbhum carton The Singhbhum carton is encircled by greenstone belts such as similipal, ..

World Radiography Day

Every year, the World Radiography Day is celebrated on November 8. It marks the anniversary of the discovery of X-Rays. The day is celebrated to raise awareness about radiographic imaging. About World Radiography Day The day is celebrated to commemorate ..

Build Back Better World Initiative

The Build Back Better World Initiative was launched in June 2021. It was launched by the G7 countries. The initiative was launched to counter the BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) of China. About Build Back Better World Initiative The initiative ..

Operation Allies Welcome

In August 2021, US President Joe Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security to implement efforts to help the vulnerable Afghans including those who helped the US for the past two decades. These efforts are to help them safely settle ..

UNESCO Creative Cities Network

The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) was launched in 2004. The main aim of the network is to promote cooperation among cities. It pushes them to invest in creativity that promotes social inclusion, sustainable urban development and cultural vibrancy. In ..

“Tele Law on Wheels” campaign

The Tele Law on Wheels campaign was launched by the Department of Justice operating under Ministry of Law and Justice. The main aim of the campaign is to empower the citizens through pre litigation advice. The advice is provided on ..

Solar Compass

The Solar Compass is a research journal. It was launched by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) at the UNFCCC COP26 conference held in Glasgow in November 2021. About Solar Compass Solar Compass journal was jointly launched by ISA and Elsevier. ..

DBT-Star College Mentorship Programme

The Department of Bio Technology – Star College Mentorship Programme was launched to mark the 75th year of India’s independence. About DBT – Star College Mentorship Programme The programme aims to promote scientific temper among the youngsters in the country. ..

Kittur Karnataka

The Kittur Karnataka region comprises of Belagavi, Uttara Kannada, Dharwad, Vijayapura, Gadag, Bagalkote and Haveri districts of Karnataka. Earlier, it was called the Mumbai Karnataka region. In November 2021, the Karnataka Government renamed the region as Kittur Karnataka region. About ..