Yearly Archives: 2022
India-Singapore strategic partnership
In News Recently, Singapore Minister in PMO was on a 2-day visit to India More about the visit The strategic partnership: The strategic partnership between India and Singapore has shown its resilience and both sides look forward to further strengthening this important relationship in areas like trade, defence, science and innovation, education, governance and the […]
UNICEF Report on child marriage
In News Recently, a UNICEF report stated that the prevalence of child marriage is decreasing globally. What is child marriage? Child marriage refers to any formal marriage or informal union between children under the age of 18. Major highlights of the report Role of Secondary and higher education Secondary education can reduce child marriage by […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 5 In season of festivals, Govt extends free grain scheme by 3 months (Polity and Governance) Know about Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) and its progress . GS 2 5& 24 Centre bans PFI, affiliates for 5 years, […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Centre bans PFI, 8 front bodies for five years under UAPA Centre extends free ration scheme for three months (Polity and Governance) Know about Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA),Key Provisions,objectives ,Issues and Way Forward Know about […]
Intense Flooding
In News There has been an increase in the magnitude, the frequency and the intensity of floods in many parts of the world. Nearly a third of Pakistan is experiencing devastation, with a spread of diseases and severe shortage of potable water after intense flooding. Major Events In June 2022 Assam experienced one of its […]
IMEI Number
Context The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has made the registration of IMEI number of all mobile phones mandatory before their sale in India on its anti-counterfeit and lost handset blocking portal from January 1, 2023. All mobile phones, whether made locally or imported, will need to be registered and get IMEI (International mobile equipment identity […]
Mahakaleshwar Corridor
In News The Prime Minister is to inaugurate the Mahakaleshwar Corridor constructed in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain at a cost of Rs 350 crore, on October 11. Background The temple in its present form was built by the Maratha general Ranoji Shinde in 1734 CE. Before Independence, the Devasthan Trust used to look after the temple. […]
Silphion
In News Recently, a study claimed that the Mediterranean medicinal plant considered a cure-all that mysteriously vanished 2,000 years ago may still be around. About Silphion About the plant It was found in the Mediterranean. It was a golden-flowered plant. Anatolia (Turkey) A researcher from Istanbul University found a plant species in 2021 at three […]
PFI ban under UAPA
In News The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) declared the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its front organisations as an “unlawful association” under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). About UAPA The UAPA is India’s main law against terrorism and terrorist activities. It allows the government to declare an organisation an “unlawful association” or […]
Editorial Analysis
- Scaling Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) For Fostering MSME-led Growth
- One Nation, One Election: Constitutional Concerns
- Rights, Justice, Action For India’s Women Farmers
- Protecting Women’s Rights Amid Conflict and Instability
- US & Israel’s Strikes On Iran: Strategic, Humanitarian and Global Implications
