To empower the National Population Stabilization Fund (NPSF), the Government of India has set up Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh (JSK). Background: The Government of India had set up a National Population Stabilization Fund (NPSF) in the year 2004-05 with a one-time grant of Rs.100 crore in the form of a corpus fund. This is now known as Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh (JSK). This is an autonomous body registered under the Societies Registration Ac... .
Updated on 20 November, 2019
Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial (Amendment) Bill, 2019 has been passed by the Parliament. Background: Jallianwala Bagh massacre has completed its 100th anniversary and after 100 years, it is necessary to build Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial as National Memorial in true sense. These amendments will make this Memorial a National Monument in true spirit. About the Bill: The bill seeks to make apolitical the trust that runs Jallian... .
Updated on 20 November, 2019
NITI Aayog has raised concerns on a draft voluntary vehicle scrappage policy prepared by the road ministry that seeks to phase out old and polluting automobiles. Key Provisions of Draft Scrappage Policy: Rebates on road tax upon will be given after showing the certificate of scrapping by a vehicle owner It aims to set up vehicle scrapping centres across the country. Vehicles can be offered for scrapping if they are - impounded or abandon... .
Updated on 20 November, 2019
The United States no longer thinks Israeli settlements in the West Bank violate international law. This new view of U.S is different from that of most countries on this issue. Background: The West Bank, a patch of land about one and a half times the size of Goa, was captured by Jordan after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Israel snatched it back during the Six-Day War of 1967, and has occupied it ever since. Israel walked into East Jerusalem in 196... .
Updated on 20 November, 2019
November 19, 2019, marked the 102nd birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and one of the key agreements signed by her was the 1972 Simla Agreement. The Simla Agreement was signed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistani President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on 2 July 1972, following a full-blown war between India and Pakistan in 1971. Objectives of the Simla Agreement: To pave the way for diplomatic recognition of Bangladesh by ... .
Updated on 20 November, 2019
GS1: Freedom movement "Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed by the Parliament (PIB) It seeks to make apolitical the trust that runs Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial by removing the clause pertaining to the President of INC as a permanent member of the trust. GS2: Social issues Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh (PIB) The Government of India had set up a National Population Stabilization Fund (NPSF) in the year 2004-05 w... .
Updated on 20 November, 2019
