National News

Delhi Book Fair-2023

• The book “Yojana Classic” was released at the Delhi Book Fair-2023.
• The book was released by Apoorva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Delhi 

Biodiversity Amendment Bill-2023

• The Biodiversity Amendment Bill-2023 was passed in the Rajya Sabha.
• The Bill aims to promote research on medicinal plants, encourage production of plant-based drugs and bring benefits to local individuals involved in forest produce.

Rajya Sabha

Arbitration Bill 2021 passed

• Rajya Sabha passed the Arbitration Bill 2021.
• Its purpose is to settle disputes before court and authority through mutual arbitration.

 SC order amendment bill 2023 passed

• The Lok Sabha passed the Constitution Scheduled Castes Order Amendment Bill-2023.
• The Bill amends the Scheduled Castes Order-1950 in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

International news

National Science and Technology Awards

• The team led by Indian-origin South African Dr. Reza Miya has been awarded the National Award.

 Economy 

ITR for the year 2023-24

• A record of more than 6.77 crore ITRs were filed for the year 2023-24.
• Compared to the previous financial year, 16 percent i.e. more than five crore 83 lakhs earlier.

 Miscellaneous

Tiger population in India

• India's tiger population reaches 3,925 with an annual growth rate of 6.1%, accounting for 75% of the global wild tiger population

Other Facts

5th World Coffee Conference

• India will host the World Coffee Summit in Bengaluru.
• The objective of the conference is to pave the way for innovative opportunities and markets.

Other Facts