Legislation addressing violence against healthcare workers (VAHCW) in India has evolved in response to the increasing incidents of such violence, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The key developments in this legislation can be traced through various laws, amendments, and policy … [Read more...] about Violence against healthcare workers (VAHCW) in India
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Climate Change Impact on Earth’s Rotation
Climate change impact on earth’s rotation is becoming more pronounced as time passes. Climate change can influence Earth's rotation, although these effects are subtle and complex. Read here to learn more about the relationship. The Earth's rotation is affected by the redistribution of mass on the … [Read more...] about Climate Change Impact on Earth’s Rotation
Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana
In March 2019, Government had notified the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana (Jaiv Indhan- Vatavaran Anukool fasal awashesh Nivaran). The scheme was for providing financial support to integrated bio-ethanol projects for setting up second-generation (2G) ethanol projects in the country using … [Read more...] about Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is a planning and design strategy aimed at creating sustainable, vibrant urban areas centred around high-quality public transportation systems. Read here to learn more. The core concept of TOD is to develop mixed-use neighbourhoods where residential, commercial, … [Read more...] about Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar
The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is a prestigious award in India designed to recognize and honour outstanding contributions to science and technology. This award is part of the Indian government's efforts to promote scientific research and innovation across various fields, including fundamental … [Read more...] about Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar
Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024
The Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024 aims to address several key issues related to the management and administration of Waqf properties in India. Read here to learn more. Waqf properties are religious endowments in Islam, which are typically used for charitable purposes. The Waqf Act 1995 was … [Read more...] about Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024