In News The Union Ministry of Rural Development has come up with a set of penalties that the State governments will have to bear for any further delay. About West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Odisha and Assam are the leading four laggard States who are far behind their targets. This is the first time, since the […]
In News The restored Qutb Shahi tombs complex in Hyderabad would be open to tourists and it will help make a strong case for Unesco World Heritage City. About Qutb Shahi Tombs Built by the Qutub Shahis, these tombs are considered to be among the oldest historical monuments of Hyderabad. Located in the Ibrahim Bagh […]
In News Recently, a renowned French filmmaker, Jean-Luc Godard died by assisted suicide. More about the news Assisted suicide is allowed by Swiss law under certain conditions. Physicians and organisations are allowed to provide assistance to suicide within the framework of the law and under the medical codes of ethics, as long as there are […]
In News Recently, the Central government has signed a pact with eight armed tribal groups in Assam. Key Highlights Tripartite Agreement: The Centre, Assam Government signed an agreement with eight armed tribal groups in Assam. The groups that signed the agreement are Birsa Commando Force (BCF), Adivasi People’s Army (APA), All Adivasi National Liberation Army […]
In News A recent Parliamentary panel Report stated that the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) was falling short in effectively regulating the medical devices industry. About 138th Report: This was the 138th Report on the subject “Medical Devices: Regulations and Control” submitted to Rajya Sabha. Reason for ineffectiveness of CDSCO: The organisation in its […]
In News Recently, India and France agreed to expand cooperation in the Indo-Pacific body. More about the news Indo-Pacific trilateral framework: India and France recently agreed to set up an Indo-Pacific trilateral framework to roll out development projects. India and France also decided to expand cooperation in the Indo-Pacific under separate trilaterals with Australia and […]
In News The Karnataka Legislative Council recently passed the contentious Anti-conversion Bill. More about the news The Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill had been cleared by the Assembly in December 2021 but was not introduced in the Upper House. In May 2022, an ordinance was issued to facilitate the introduction of the anti-conversion […]
In News Recently, Oxfam India Report stated that discrimination in India causes 100 percent of employment inequality faced by women in rural areas in the labour market and 98 percent in urban areas. Report’s findings are based on Government’s data on employment and labour from 2004-05 to 2019-20. Key Highlights Declining Women Labour Force Participation […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 SC lets BCCI amend cooling-off clause, sets stage for Ganguly and Jay Shah to continue Congress cracks in Goa, 8 of its 11 MLAs join BJP (Polity and Governance) Know about Supreme Court’s recent observations in context of […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Congress meltdown in Goa as 8 of party’s 11 MLAs defect to BJP Cabinet approves addition of four tribes to ST list BCCI office-bearers can have two terms before cool-off period (Polity and Governance) Know about […]