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What is Northern Ireland Protocol?
The Northern Ireland protocol was designed to prevent checks across the border between Northern Ireland (US) and the Republic of Ireland (EU), following Brexit. Highlights The Protocol came into force in the beginning of 2021. It has resulted into disagreements ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
England: First country to mandate new homes to install EV chargers
British government has announced to introduce legislation in 2021, under which all the newly built homes and offices will require to feature electric vehicle chargers in England. Highlights Under the legislation, all new homes and offices will be required to ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Global Education Summit in London
Kenya and United Kingdom are co hosting a Global Education Summit in the city of London with the objective to raise 5 billion USD for the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). GPE funds public education in up to 90 territories ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
UK reports cases of ‘Norovirus’ infection
The United Kingdom, is now reporting an outbreak of norovirus. Public Health England (PHE) recently issued a warning regarding Norovirus. Since the end of the month of May, England has recorded 154 cases of norovirus in the country. Increase in ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
PM Modi to participate in outreach session of G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in outreach sessions of UK led G7 virtual summit in Cornwall in June 2021. More in news PM Modi is expected to join G7 summit on 12 and 13 June. This is the second ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
UK Action Plan for Animal Welfare
The United Kingdom recently unveiled an Action Plan for Animal Welfare. Key Features of the Plan An Expert Committee on Animal Sentience will report on Government decisions. Sentience is the capacity to be aware of sensations and feelings. The plan ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
UK to allow Driverless cars on roads
The United Kingdom has become the first country to announce regulation for the use of self-driving vehicles at low speeds. Background The UK wants to be at the forefront in rolling out autonomous driving technology. The Government of UK forecasts ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Police and Crime Bill: Why are people protesting in UK?
In the United Kingdom, thousands are protesting against the new legislation introduced in the British Parliament. The new legislation is called the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, 2021. The protests against the bill have been named as “Kill the ..