The Supreme Court in a recent judgment underscored the growing misuse of Section 498A of the IPC, saying that it is leading to conflict in marriage relations. The object of section 498A is to prevent cruelty to a woman by her husband and in-laws...
Recently Rajya Sabha has been informed by the Ministry of Minority Affairs that in the last three years (2018-19 to 2020-21) the government has sanctioned Rs.26 crore under the Nai Roshni scheme, through which about one lakh women has been trained. About New Roshni Scheme: ...
Recently, the Union Finance Minister has announced the National Ropeway Development Program- "Parvatmala" in the Union Budget for the year 2022-23 to improve connectivity in hilly areas. About Parivamala Yojana: The scheme will be launched in PPP (Public Private Partnership) mode, which will be an...
With the onset of summer, the seasonal migration of wildlife has started from nearby wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) in Kerala. Due to easy availability of fodder and water throughout the year, this sanctuary is a favorite...
Railway Protection Force (RPF) has launched Operation Aahat to stop human trafficking. It will mainly focus on the trains that are running from the bordering countries. This operation is being done under the Ministry of Railways. RPF works under the Ministry of Railways. Operation Aahat: ...
Financial outlay of Rs.1700 crore has been approved for continuation of Indian Footwear and Leather Development Program (IFLDP) from the year 2021-22. IFLDP has been approved by the Union Cabinet as a continuation of the earlier IFLADP (Indian Footwear Leather and Accessories Development Programme)...
Bharat Ratna awardee Lata Mangeshkar, 92, died on 6 February after being infected with Kovid-19. Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar was born on 28 September 1929 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Lata Mangeshkar has always been an example of God-given melodious voice, lively expression and incredible ability...
In the Union Budget for the year 2022-2023, the Finance Minister has proposed to build 400 new Vande Bharat trains in the next three years. Investment of Rs 50,000 crore is expected in manufacturing of 400 trains, while Rs 106 crore has been invested...
A new study reports a reappearance in the high mountains of Central Asia nearly 30 years after the last recorded appearance of the dhole or Asiatic wild dog. The presence of a drum has been observed at the Bek-Tosot Conservancy, located in the Osh...
Villagers of Assam are protesting against the tag of a sanctuary for a 'Golden Langur Habitat'. Conflict: The Assam Forest Department had issued a preliminary notification to convert 19.85 sq km of forest into 'Kakoijna Bamuni Hill Wildlife Sanctuary'. Kakoijna Reserve Forest is very famous...
