Monthly Archives: January 2023
Online Gaming Draft Rules
In News Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) proposed an amendment to bring online gaming under the ambit of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. About Draft Rules Dispute resolution mechanism: A three-tier dispute resolution mechanism, similar to that prescribed under the Information Technology Rules, 2021 […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 In 6 years, special loans for higher education at 1/3rd of the target (Education) Know about Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA), its functions and targets GS 2 5 Govt notifies 1-year scheme to give free foodgrains to 81 cr (Polity […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 India asks Pakistan to free prisoners, says ready to solve humanitarian matters (International Relations) What is the present status of India-Pakistan Relations? Existing issues between both countries and what lies ahead ? GS 1 1 Thousands visit BhimaKoregaon war […]
India must build awareness on population control
In News Recently, two Members of Parliament of the Bharatiya Janata Party introduced in the Lok Sabha a private members’ Bill aimed at population control in India. Major Highlights The Bill seeks to insert a new directive principle in Part IV of the Constitution enjoining the State to take all steps to control population growth […]
Hyperglobalisation
In News Two wars are raging in 2022, which have undermined the hyperglobalisation. The first war is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the second is an economic war, a geopolitical confrontation between two superpowers (US and China). Hyperglobalisation Features of a hyperglobalised world: Wars are not the norm and economies broadly follow the principles laid […]
Confuciusornis shifan
In News Recently, paleontologists have announced the discovery of a fossil beaked bird ancestor in northeastern China. Key Points About Discovery: The title of paper: “A new confuciusornithid bird with a secondary epiphyseal ossification reveals phylogenetic changes in confuciusornithid flight mode.” The findings in detail in the prestigious journal Nature Communications Biology. The nearly complete […]
Satyendra Nath Bose
In News The 129th birth anniversary of Satyendra Nath Bose was observed. About Satyendra Nath Bose Early life: Born on January 1, 1894, He grew up and studied in Kolkata, where he solidified his position as an exemplary academician. His father, an accountant in the Executive Engineering Department of the East Indian Railways, gave him […]
India and Austria’s agreement
In News India and Austria will sign a migration and mobility agreement. Major Highlights India will sign a “Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement” (MMPA) with Austria. It has similar mobility agreements with France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Finland. Relevance: India has been keen to finalise these agreements with European countries as a stepping […]
Croatia’s Entry into Schengen Zone
In News Recently, Croatia adopted the euro currency and enter Europe’s passport-free Schengen zone after nearly a decade after joining the European Union. Croatia welcomes the Euro – a significant milestone for citizens and businesses alike, contributing to easier trade and investments, reduced transaction costs and increased financial stability overall. Schengen Zone The border-free Schengen […]
Editorial Analysis
- US & Israel’s Strikes On Iran: Strategic, Humanitarian and Global Implications
- Internationalisation of the Indian Rupee: A Gradual & Strategic Shift
- Bridging Funding Gaps For Sustainable Farming
- Reimagining FCI: From Open-Ended Procurement to Smart Buffer Management
- India’s Innovation Mirage