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Adultery as ‘misconduct’

In News The Union of India sought clarification from the Supreme Court on applicability of its judgement on Adultery on armed forces. About The Supreme Court of India decriminalized adultery more than four years ago in a landmark judgment, Joseph Shine versus Union of India in 2018. Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code (on […]

Same-sex marriages can rock societal values: Centre

In Context The Union government expressed its disagreement towards same-sex marriage pointing out that it would cause complete havoc with the delicate balance of personal laws and accepted societal values. According to the government, marriage between a biological man and woman is a “holy union, a sacrament and a sanskar” in India. What is Same-Sex […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2     3, 4 Hopeful of economic pact this year, says Albanese after talks with Modi (International Relations) Know about the bilateral relations between India & Australia. Know about the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) between both the countries. GS 1 […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1,8 H3N2 flu claims two lives: Health Ministry (Health)  Know about the H3N2 subtype of seasonal influenza. Symptoms, potential of the spread, availability of drugs etc. GS 2 6 Belated, but essential (Indian Polity)  Know about the recent move of all transactions […]

Issues of Local Self-Government

In Context 2023 is the 30th anniversary of the passing of the 73rd and 74th Amendments. About 73rd and 74th Amendments The Amendments:  73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments were passed by Parliament in December 1992.  The Acts came into force as the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 on April 24, 1993 and the Constitution (74th […]

Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar

In News The PM felicitated awardees of the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar during the 3rd Session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR).  Awardees for the Year 2023 Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) Lunglei Fire Station, Mizoram About the Award It is an award to recognize the excellent work done […]

Semiconductor Sub-Committee

In News Recently, India and the U.S. agreed to form a semiconductor sub-committee during the relaunched India-U.S. Commercial Dialogue. About The Semiconductor Sub-Committee is part of India-US efforts to  increase private-sector cooperation in the area of semiconductors  with a view to reducing their dependence on China and Taiwan.  It is led by the Department of […]

Fifth India – USA Commercial Dialogue

In News Recently, the US Secretary of Commerce visited India to participate in the India-US bilateral Commercial Dialogue 2023. About: The India-US Commercial Dialogue aims to strengthen US-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership by enhancing commercial collaboration  It is because of such collaborations that the bilateral goods and services trade has almost doubled since 2014, surpassing […]

MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme

In News The Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises launched the MSME Competitive (LEAN) scheme. About The Scheme is a business initiative to reduce “waste” in manufacturing. It provides for building awareness of lean manufacturing practices in MSME clusters as well as cost sharing of consultant’s fees with MSME units who opt for […]

Restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia

In News Recently, China-Brokered Talks have led to the normalcy of diplomatic relations between the middle-eastern countries of Iran and Saudi Arabia About Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to restore ties and reopen diplomatic missions after a seven-year-long rift that has fuelled tensions in the Gulf and deepened conflicts from Yemen to Syria. The […]

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