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Digital Economy

In News The Government is working on a comprehensive legal framework for the digital economy.  Policy Roadmap for Telecom and IT Sector Dimensions:  First is Telecom. A new telecom Bill to replace laws made in 1885 and 1930 is at an advanced stage of drafting.  Second will be the data protection Bill.  Third is a […]

8 Years of Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

In Context Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion recently completed eight years of its implementation. What is Financial inclusion? Financial inclusion may be defined as the process of ensuring access to financial services and timely and adequate credit where needed by vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low-income […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Subject to conspiratorial scrutiny from day I joined…suffered in silence: CJI at farewell (Polity and Governance ) Know about Chief Justice of India and constitutional provisions    GS 3 8 India needs $10-tn investment from now: report (Environment) What are the […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   GS 2   1   1   Three ­judge Bench to review SC verdict on poll promises (Polity and Governance )   FIFA lifts ban on Indian football body (International Institutions ) Know about the Section 123 Representation of the People […]

Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958

In News  Government intends withdrawing the much-dreaded Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958 completely from the North Eastern region  About Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958 Genesis :The genesis of the law can be traced to the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Ordinance 1942 which was enacted by the British to subjugate the rebels in the […]

Seti River

In Context India is to  develop two hydropower projects in Nepal, namely the West Seti Hydropower Project and the Seti River Hydropower Project. About the Project The MoU was signed between Investment Board Nepal and National Hydro Power Corporation Ltd(India) to develop the 1200 MW project. Benefits: The projects will  produce power all year round. […]

Southern Rice Black-Streaked Dwarf Virus (SRBSDV)

In News Recently, the scientists at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) decoded the mystery disease which hit the paddy crop causing “dwarfing” of the plants. Southern Rice Black-Streaked Dwarf Virus (SRBSDV) Origin: Named after Southern China where it was first reported in 2001, was found to be the factor causing the disease. The incidence of stunting […]

One Nation-One Fertilizer (ONOF)

In News Recently, the ministry of chemicals and fertilizer has issued directions to all companies to use the new brand name, Bharat, and logo of the subsidy scheme on the bags.  About  The concept of One Nation-One Fertilizer (ONOF) will be implemented from October 2,2022.  As part of the initiative, crop nutrients — urea, di-ammonium […]

Getting India to Net Zero

In News According to a recent report, to meet its goals of net zero emissions target by 2070, India will require an economy-wide investment of $10.1 trillion.  More about the report The report is recently released in New Delhi and it is named as ‘Getting India to Net Zero’. The report was released by:  Former […]

Argentina Expressed to Buy TEJAS Fighter Aircraft

Context During the meeting, Argentina expressed interest in the Made in India TEJAS fighter aircraft for the Argentine Air Force.  Earlier, Malaysia also has expressed its interest in procuring the aircraft.  TEJAS Fighter Aircraft About: Tejas – meaning ‘radiant’. Manufactured by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). HAL developed its first supersonic fighter – HAL HF-24 […]

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