• PNGRB was established under the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006. The Act provides for the establishment of a Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board to protect the interests of consumers and entities engaged in specific activities…
• Supreme Court stated that petition lacked a criteria it had laid down in past that there should be appropriate cause of action (materials to sue) to challenge a law. About: • Section 124A of Indian Penal Code, 1860 defines…
• National Monsoon Mission (NMM) under the Ministry of Earth Science was launched in 2012 to develop a state-of-the-art dynamical prediction system for monsoon rainfall. • Prediction models include models for short to medium range (1-10 days), extended-range (10 days…
• It is the second major dam being built by India, after the Friendship Dam (Salma dam) in 2016. It is a part of New Development Partnership between India and Afghanistan. • Dam would meet safe drinking water needs of…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: Urban infrastructure Mains level: Steps towards financing urban infrastructure Context: • Indian has between a-third and-a-half of its population already living in high-density areas. The trend towards urbanisation will continue as the economy moves…
Mains Paper 2: National Prelims level: National Family Health Survey Mains level: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues Context: • The Punjab and Haryana High Court recognising a ‘marriage’ between a 17-year-old girl and 36-year-old man.…
