CONTEXT Recently a bill to amend the Rajasthan Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2009 had passed in the State Assembly. The Bill has sought to amend Sections 5 and 8 of the Rajasthan Compulsory Registration of Marriages Act, 2009, dealing …
NEWS For a lasting solution to the India-Nepal floods, an intergovernmental panel must be formed with local representation. CONTEXT Over the years, many of Bihar’s districts have been facing serious challenges with recurrent and massive flooding. This year too, it …
About the scheme POSHAN Abhiyaan (also known as National Nutrition Mission) is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development that aims to improve nutrition amongst children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. Launched in 2018, it is …
What’s in the news? The Government of India has launched the first pan-India toll-free helpline–14567–for senior citizens called the ‘Elder Line’, which aims to provide free information and guidance on pension and legal issues, extend emotional support, and intervene in …
What’s the news? Judima, the wine brewed by the Dimasa community in Assam, has been awarded the geographical indication (GI) tag. News in detail The wine is made from rice and a certain herb and is the first beverage from …