National Green Hydrogen Mission
About Objective of National Green Hydrogen Mission Nodal Ministry The Nodal Ministry of National Green Hydrogen Mission is the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Significance National Green Hydrogen Mission will help entail the de-carbonisation of the industrial, mobility, and energy sectors; reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels and feedstock; developing indigenous manufacturing capabilities; creating employment opportunities; […]
National Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC)
The National Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC) is a Government of India program launched in 2008 to mitigate and adapt to the adverse impact of climate change. The NAPCC has the following components as mentioned below: National Solar Mission Functions and Goals National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency Functions and Goals National Mission on Sustainable Habitat Functions […]
Best UPSC Coaching Institute in Punjab
Although there are success stories of students who crack the IAS exam without coaching, joining a coaching class helps improve your chances of success. Here is the Best UPSC Coaching Institute in Punjab that you can join to improve your IAS Preparation. Being in a constantly competitive environment will boost your performance and also propel […]
Eurozone
Features of the Eurozone Currency: The euro (€) is the official currency of the Eurozone. It was introduced on January 1, 1999, for electronic transactions, and euro banknotes and coins were introduced on January 1, 2002. Member Countries (as of January 2022): Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, […]
National Register of Citizens (NRC)
About Need of National Register of Citizens Identify infiltrators: It effectively suggests bringing legislation that will enable the government to identify infiltrators who have been living in India illegally, detain them, and finally deport them where they came from. It will target illegal immigrants in India: But Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis coming […]
European Union (EU)
About How the European Union was Formed? Goals EU’s Governance Structure European Council: European Parliament: Council of the European Union: European Commission (EC): European Court of Auditors (ECA): The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU): The European Central Bank (ECB): The European system of financial supervision (ESFS): It was introduced in 2010. It […]
POCSO Act
About Features Gender-Neutral Nature: Ease in Reporting Cases: There is sufficient general awareness now to report cases of sexual exploitation of children not only by individuals but also by institutions as non-reporting has been made a specific offence under the POCSO Act. This has made it comparatively difficult to hide offences against children. Explicit Definition of Terms: POCSO Rules […]
UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act)
UAPA Amendment 2019 Arguments in favor and Arguments against UAPA Arguments in Favor National Security: Counterterrorism Measures: Preventive Detention: Global Commitments: Effective Prosecution: Deterrence: Arguments Against Violative to Fundamental Rights: The law violates the fundamental rights of freedom of expression, assembly, and association guaranteed by the Constitution. It criminalizes dissent and protest and can be used to […]
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016
About Regulating Authority of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Adjudicating Authority Amendments in the IBC Achievements Challenges/Issues of IBC Low Repayment Percentage Settlement and Recovery Haircuts and Recovery Rates Realizable Value Regulatory Concerns Regulatory Reports: Related Links: Model Code Of Conduct Central Vigilance Commission National Investigation Agency (NIA) Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
High Seas Treaty by United Nations
About Key Features of the High Seas Treaty Access and Benefit-sharing Committee: Environmental Impact Assessments: Consent from Indigenous Community: Clearing-House Mechanism: Members will have to provide the Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM), established as part of the High Seas Treaty, with details like the objective of the research, geographical area of collection, names of sponsors, etc. Funding […]
