CURRENT AFFAIRS

The Standing Committee on Home Affairs (Chairman: Mr. Anand Sharma) presented its report on ‘Police - Training, Modernisation and Reforms’ on February 10, 2022.  

In 1975, the Government of India, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), launched the Crocodile Conservation Project in Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha. The project will complete 50 years on 17 June 2024 on the occasion of World Crocodile Day 2024.

The Union Council of Ministers led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath on June 9, 2024. The current Council of Ministers consists of the Prime Minister, 30 Cabinet Ministers, 5 Ministers of State with Independent Charge, and 36 Ministers of State.

A new study released recently reports for the first time a significant reduction in the atmospheric concentration of potent ozone-depleting substances (ODS) hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs).

Nearly 40 Indians died in a fire in a building in Kuwait's southern district of Al-Mangaf. This incident has led to a discussion on the situation of Indian diaspora in Gulf countries.

The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the 'HydRON' project to develop its own satellite network for space-based internet.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)'s 'The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) 2024' report, India has joined the list of top fish producing countries in the world.

Severe heat and heatwaves continue to rage in many parts of the country. However, heatwaves are not included in the notified disasters under the Disaster Management (DM) Act, 2005.

Recently, assembly elections were held in four states along with the Lok Sabha General Elections, 2024. These states include Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.

Recently, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development and the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat over the tradition called 'Nata Pratha'.