About PESA Act The Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, came into existence for ensuring tribal self-rule for people living in fifth scheduled areas of India. The PESA Act conferred the absolute powers to Gram Sabha, whereas state …
What’s in the news? At COP 21, as part of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), India had committed to achieving 40% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil energy sources by 2030. The country has achieved this target in November …
About GI Tag A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. In order to function as a GI, a sign …
Why in News? Recently, NASA has announced the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) . Webb, the world’s premier space science observatory, will succeed the Hubble Space Telescope, NASA’s flagship telescope that has been in service for more …
Why in News? Recently, The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was introduced, which seeks to raise the age of legal marriage for women from 18 to 21, will apply to all communities in the country and, once enacted, …
Background The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), more commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, was reached between Iran and six world powers known as the P5+1 (China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) in …
About the scheme The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) aims to give companies incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in domestic units. Apart from inviting foreign companies to set shop in India, the scheme also aims to encourage local companies …