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India plans its own car crash-test ratings

In News: The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRT&H), Government of India, recently published a draft standard car assessment programme - Bharat New Car Assessment Programmes (Bharat-NCAP). Under Bharat NCAP, which is proposed to be rolled out from next April, automobiles in India shall be accorded 'Safety Star Ratings' based o... .Read more

Updated on 25 June, 2022 GS2

Norms to protect rights of kids working on OTT platforms

News: The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has published draft guidelines to regulate child protection within the entertainment industry. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) NCPCR is a statutory body established by the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005. It was establishe... .Read more

Updated on 25 June, 2022 GS2

U.S. Supreme Court overturns abortion right

In News: The US Supreme Court took the historic step of overturning the landmark 1973 Roe vs Wade ruling, which established a constitutional right to abortion. The 1973 Roe vs Wade ruling was the basis for legal abortions across America for nearly half a century. Background: ... .Read more

Updated on 25 June, 2022 GS2

Parameswaran Iyer, replaces Kant as Niti Aayog CEO

In News: The Appointments Committee approved the appointment of ex civil servant Parameswaran Iyer as the new CEO of Niti Aayog. Iyer was instrumental in the implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Iyer will replace Amitabh Kant, whose six-year tenure is coming to an end. NITI Aayog: National Institution for Transforming India (NITI... .Read more

Updated on 25 June, 2022 GS2

Ukraine and Moldova granted EU candidate status

Ukraine and Moldova granted coveted EU candidate status In News: European Union leaders granted Ukraine & Moldova the status of official candidate to join their club consisting of 27 nations. European Union (EU) EU is a unique economic and political union between 27 countries that together cover much of the european continent. The roots ... .Read more

Updated on 24 June, 2022 GS2

XIV BRICS Summit Beijing Declaration

In News: China hosted The 14th BRICS Summit in virtual format. Discussions covered areas of intra-BRICS cooperation such as: Counter-terrorism, trade, health, traditional medicine, environment, S&T and innovation, agriculture, technical and vocational education & training, and MSMEs. Theme of BRICS Summit "Foster High-quality BRIC... .Read more

Updated on 24 June, 2022 GS2