No 100% quota for tribal teachers:Supreme Court
News:The Supreme Court has ruled that the order of the erstwhile state of Andhra Pradesh in 2000 providing 100% reservation to Scheduled Tribes(ST) candidates in posts of school teachers in …
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Cabinet Approves Ordinance To Amend Epidemic Diseases Act,1897
News:Union Cabinet has approved promulgation of an Ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act,1897 in order to protect healthcare service personnel as well as the property against the violence during …
Read MoreNational Legal Services Authority(NALSA)
News:According to the National Legal Services Authority(NALSA), around 11,077 undertrials have been released from prisons nationwide as part of the mission to decongest jails following the Covid-19 pandemic. Facts: NALSA …
Read MoreDarbar Move
News:For the first time in 144 years, the Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) administration has decided to halt the ‘Durbar move’ due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Facts: Darbar move: It …
Read MoreStates Allowed To Borrow Rs 3.2 Lakh Crore
News:The central government has allowed states to raise Rs 3.2 lakh crore in net market borrowings in the ongoing financial year. Facts: Borrowing by the Centre and the States:The Constitution …
Read MoreDifferent IPC sections against violators of prohibitory orders
News:Government has said that those violating the lockdown orders can face legal action under various sections of the Indian Penal Code,1860. Facts: Section 188: It states that any person who …
Read MoreGovernment issues new Jammu and Kashmir domicile rule
News:The Ministry of Home Affairs has promulgated the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020 which defined the Domicile Criteria for UT of J&K. Facts: Domicile:It is …
Read MorePM-CARES Fund
News:Prime Minister has announced the constitution of the PM’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations(PM-CARES) fund. Facts: PM-CARES:It is a dedicated national fund with the primary objective of dealing …
Read MoreCantonment Board
News:Cantonment Boards from all over the country have taken various steps to control the spread of Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Cantonment Board:It is established for the administration of the civilian population …
Read MoreAnimal Welfare Board of India(AWBI)
News:The Animal Welfare Board of India(AWBI) has urged state governments to ensure that animals do not suffer in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns across the country. Facts: It is a …
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