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Step towards fighting Corruption

In News In a judgment in December 2022 — Neeraj Dutta v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) the Supreme Court came down heavily on corruption among public servants in the country and lowered the bar for the quantum of evidence required to convict persons charged with corruption. On many occasions in the past, the […]

Ottanthullal Art

In News Kalamandalam Mahendran has trained over a hundred students in Ottanthullal over the years and has helped them perform at various school arts fetes. About Ottanthullal Art Ottanthullal (or Thullal, in short) is a recite-and-dance art form of Kerala that is famous for its humour and social satire. It is marked by its simplicity […]

Aspirational Block Programme (ABP)

In News The Prime Minister recently launched the government’s Aspirational Block Programme (ABP). About The Programme aimed at improving performance of blocks lagging on various development parameters. It was announced in the Union Budget 2022-23. It will initially cover 500 districts across 31 states and Union Territories, with over half of these blocks located in […]

Fatima Sheikh

In News Recently, the 192nd birth anniversary of Fatima Sheikh was observed. About Fatima Sheikh She was a pioneering teacher, anti-caste activist, a proponent of girls’ education, and a social reformer in 19th-century Maharashtra. She was born on 9 January 1831 in Pune.  She was considered to be a feminist icon, and in pre-independent India, […]

Joshimath Land Subsidence

In News The subsidence (ground sinking) in Joshimath (at an altitude of over 6,000 feet) in Uttarakhand has delivered stern warning for the State’s administration.   Key Points About Joshimath Sinking: In 2021, Joshimath was struck in the aftermath of a deluge in the Rishiganga and Dhauliganga rivers.  This event is what experts are now […]

Indian Diaspora

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention. About Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Origin: To mark this day, the tradition of celebrating Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) started in 2003.  1st PBD Convention was organized on 9 January 2003 to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community to […]

India Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAusECTA)

In News Recently, the IndAusECTA Agreement, which was signed last year, has come into force after Ratification and Exchange of Written Instruments. Major Areas of IndAusECTA Trade in Goods Trade in Services Rules of Origin Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures Customs Procedures and Trade Facilitation Trade Remedies Legal & […]

India-UK – Young Professionals Scheme

In News The governments of India and the U.K. recently marked Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on January 9, 2023 by initiating the Young Professionals Scheme. More about the news About: The Young Professionals Scheme was conceived as part of an India-U.K. The Migration and Mobility MoU signed in May 2021, was announced in November at the […]

Report on Municipal Finances

In News Recently, the study titled “Report on municipal finances” was published by the RBI. Report highlights Budgetary allocations & fund transfers: The combined budget of all the municipal corporations in India is much smaller than that of the Central and State governments. The report reveals how municipal bodies are increasingly dependent on fund transfers […]

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