EARTH DAY 2022
April 22 is celebrated worldwide as World Earth Day.
The official theme for Earth Day 2022 is ‘Invest In Our Planet’.
25th Chief Election Commissioner of India
Shri Rajiv Kumar today assumed charge as the 25th Chief Election Commissioner of India. Shri Rajiv Kumar has been serving in ECI as Election Commissioner since September 1, 2020. During his tenure as Election Commissioner, elections have been held for State Assemblies of Bihar in 2020, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
Regulations for ‘Ayurveda Aahara’ products
Ministry of Ayush and Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has formulated regulations of safety & quality standards for food products under the ‘Ayurveda Aahara’ category. This comprehensive initiative will ensure the manufacturing of quality Ayurveda food products and help in expanding the international market for Make-In-India products.
Amendment to Flag Code
The Union Government recently amended the National Flag Code, allowing polyester and imported cloth to be used for the National flag.
Khadi activists contend that the move will only dilute the definition of khadi but also undermine the spirit of the freedom struggle.
Governor’s powers to appoint VCs of state universities
Tamil Nadu has passed two Bills proposing to take away the Governor’s powers to appoint VCs of state universities. The Bills also seek to empower the state government to have the final word on the removal of VCs, if needed.
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PIL against the lifetime status of ‘Cabinet minister’
The BJP govt had honored the veteran Congress leader – Pratapsingh Rane – for his 50 years as MLA by providing the “lifetime status of the rank of Cabinet minister”. Pratapsingh Rane is a six-time Chief Minister of Goa and a legislator for a full 50 years.
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Draft Protection and Enforcement of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2022
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has sought stakeholders’ comments on the draft Protection and Enforcement of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2022.
The Bill implements the provisions of the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and Protocol on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment.
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NITI Aayog Releases Draft Battery Swapping Policy
To expedite the large-scale adoption of EVs, the government think tank NITI Aayog released the draft battery-swapping policy.
The policy is targeted at electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers, proposing incentives for electric vehicles with swappable batteries.
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Common Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Department of Pharmaceuticals recently released “Common Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship” for academic institutions. It is prepared by the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs).
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DELIMITATION COMMISSION FINALISES THE DELIMITATION ORDER of Jammu & Kashmir
The Delimitation Commission headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai has finalised the Delimitation Order for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
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