Daily Current Affairs  – 16 September 2022

In News  The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with UNDP is implementing the GEF Seventh Operational Phase of the Small Grants Programme in India (SGP-OP7). The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has been appointed the National Host Institution for executing this Project. About GEF Small Grants Programme  The Global Environment Facility […]

In News  Recently, India conveyed its concern over the recent U.S. approval of a $450-million sustenance package for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter fleet.  About the deal Pakistan first received the F-16 aircraft package from the Ronald Reagan administration in the 1980s despite heavy objection from the Government of India which cautioned that the aircraft would be […]

In News  The 26th Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was chaired by the Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Major Outcomes  The Council, inter alia, deliberated on the Early Warning Indicators for the economy and our preparedness to deal with them,  Improving the efficiency of the existing Financial/Credit Information Systems, issues […]

In News The Union Ministry of Rural Development has come up with a set of penalties that the State governments will have to bear for any further delay. About West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Odisha and Assam are the leading four laggard States who are far behind their targets. This is the first time, since the […]

In News The restored Qutb Shahi tombs complex in Hyderabad would be open to tourists and it will help make a strong case for Unesco World Heritage City.  About Qutb Shahi Tombs Built by the Qutub Shahis, these tombs are considered to be among the oldest historical monuments of Hyderabad. Located in the Ibrahim Bagh […]

In News Recently, a renowned French filmmaker, Jean-Luc Godard died by assisted suicide. More about the news Assisted suicide is allowed by Swiss law under certain conditions.  Physicians and organisations are allowed to provide assistance to suicide within the framework of the law and under the medical codes of ethics, as long as there are […]

In News Recently, the Central government has signed a pact with eight armed tribal groups in Assam. Key Highlights Tripartite Agreement:  The Centre, Assam Government signed an agreement with eight armed tribal groups in Assam. The groups that signed the agreement are Birsa Commando Force (BCF), Adivasi People’s Army (APA), All Adivasi National Liberation Army […]

In News A recent Parliamentary panel Report stated that the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) was falling short in effectively regulating the medical devices industry. About 138th Report: This was the 138th Report on the subject “Medical Devices: Regulations and Control” submitted to Rajya Sabha. Reason for ineffectiveness of CDSCO: The organisation in its […]

In News Recently, India and France agreed to expand cooperation in the Indo-Pacific body. More about the news Indo-Pacific trilateral framework:   India and France recently agreed to set up an Indo-Pacific trilateral framework to roll out development projects. India and France also decided to expand cooperation in the Indo-Pacific under separate trilaterals with Australia and […]

In News The Karnataka Legislative Council recently passed the contentious Anti-conversion Bill. More about the news The Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill had been cleared by the Assembly in December 2021 but was not introduced in the Upper House. In May 2022, an ordinance was issued to facilitate the introduction of the anti-conversion […]