- Heritage Conservation Committee The Supreme Court recently cleared the Central Visa Project that covers a three kilo metre stretch between the Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. Following this, the Heritage Conservation Committee has approved the construction of a new parliament. The Heritage Conservation Committee is set up under the chairmanship of Additional Secretary, Ministry of Urban Affairs under the provisions of Section 23 in Delhi Building Byelaws, 1983 to protect heritage buildings.
- On 12th January, National Youth Day is celebrated Every year, National Youth Day is celebrated on 12th January. It is also called the “Yuva Diwas”. The National Youth Day is celebrated to create awareness about rights of people in India. It educates people to behave properly in the country. The theme of National Youth Day 2021 is “YUVAAH – Utsah Naye Bharat Ka”. The National Youth Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
- One Planet Summit The One Planet Summit was held on 11th January 2021. The summit aims to advance the protection of nature. The One planet summit is an international event that focused on biodiversity to mobilize commitments to protect the ecosystems and make links to human health. The One Planet Summit aims to promote worldwide ecological transformation. The summit will measure environmental and climate protection combined with innovation economy.
- Farm Laws Suspended by SC The Supreme Court recently suspended the implementation of three farm laws to end the disagreement between the farmers and Government of India. The Supreme Court has directed to form a committee to resolve the issue. The apex court also indicated that it was highly disappointed with negotiation process between the farmers union and the union government. The central government and the farmer unions were unable come to a conclusion even after eight rounds of talks.
- US names Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism The United States recently designated Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism. The United States lists the countries that repeatedly provide support for acts of international terrorism under the State Sponsors of Terrorism. The list was first released in 1979 with Iraq, Libya, Syria and South Yemen in it.
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