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• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 07, Dec 2021

Reference News:Lok Sabha recently passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill, 2020, which makes provisions for the safe and ethical practice of assisted reproductive technology (ART) services in the country.Overview and key features of the Bill:It wo

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 07, Dec 2021

What is food fortification?According to the WHO, fortification is the process of increasing the content of an essential micronutrient, such as vitamins or minerals, in a food item to improve its nutritional value and provide public health benefits at minimal cost.It ha

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 07, Dec 2021

Why in News?e-Shram Portal is a database of unorganised sector workers. It aims to register 38 crore unorganised workers, such as construction labourers, migrant workforce, street vendors etcIt has come into existence after the repeated directives of the Supreme Court and eve

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 03, Dec 2021

Reference News: –Global billionaire wealth in 2021 represents 3.5 per cent of global household wealth.Also, the share of the top 0.01 per cent rose from 7 per cent of global wealth in 1995 to 11 per cent in 2021 as per the findings of the latest World Inequality Report 202

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 01, Dec 2021

Reference News: –Government is set to introduce legislation that would, if passed, officially forbid Crypto-currencies. This is being done two years after drafting a Bill to ban cryptocurrencies.Eight years ago the RBI had issued its first advisory cautioning holder

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 01, Dec 2021

Why in News?The Union Budget for 2021-22 has announced a National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHM) that will draw up a road map for using hydrogen as an energy source.The initiative has the potential of transforming transportation.NHMinitiative will capitalise o

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 01, Dec 2021

Why in News?Recently on the occasion of the World Youth Skills Day, PM Narendra Modi argued that India had laid the foundation for improving the level of skill among the youth.Key Points:According to most estimates India continues to be a country that faces one of

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 30, Nov 2021

Why in News?Expert Group unveils report on base revision of Wage Rate Index (WRI) to 2016=100 from base 1963-65=100.Related Facts:The new series of Wage Rate Index (WRI) with base year 2016=100, is being compiled and maintained by Labour Bureau, an attached office

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 30, Nov 2021

Reference News:The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Eastern Zone, has imposed a fine of ₹2 crore on the Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) for changing the natural course of Kurbadahali Nalla (water channel) in Odisha’s Angul district.What’s the

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 29, Nov 2021

Why in News?With a view to creating awareness among consumers of fossil fuels, the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas launched a month-long campaign outlining the adverse health and environmental impacts of rising carb