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Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)
In News The government is considering a regulatory framework for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) to lay the ground for the possible listing of Indian companies through this route in the future. About SPACs Meaning: A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a company that has no commercial operations and is formed strictly to raise […]
Booster shot to India-U.K. Relations
In News PM Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson pushed for closing the negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement(FTA) by the end of the year. Major Points They agreed to enhance cooperation in the defence sector: The expanded defence and security partnership will help in protecting vital shared interests in the Indo-Pacific Region […]
Postal Ballot Facility for NRIs
In News The Chief Election Commissioner is looking forward to a proposal on postal ballots for NRIs during a recent visit to South Africa and Mauritius. Background In 2017, the government proposed to remove the restriction imposed by Section 20A of the Representation of the People Act, which required them to be physically present to […]
India-Sri Lanka Fisheries Issues
In Context Arrests and attacks increased on Indian fishermen as they continued entering Lankan waters because of depletion of marine resources on the Indian side. Major issues The unpopular truth in the entire conflict is accusations about Tamil fishermen entering Sri Lankan waters, ownership of Katchatheevu Island, where Tamil fishermen had traditional fishing rights for […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 10 Make in India ,rajnath urges us defence firms (International Relations) What are the key takeaways from the 30th Annual General Meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM India)? and number of initiatives taken by the government to facilitate […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Maldives bans ‘India Out’ campaign (International Relations) Know about bilateral relations between the Maldives and India,Importance of Maldives- India Relations,Major Concerns and what lies ahead? GS 2 3 Centre’s reply sought on plea against new CrPC Act (Polity and […]
RS-28 Sarmat (Satan-II)
In News Recently, Russia tested its new Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Sarmat amidst stiff resistance from Ukraine in the ongoing war . About Sarmat This was the first test launch of the ICMB Sarmat after having been delayed earlier in 2021. It was launched from Plesetsk in North West Russia with the intended target […]
Mugger Crocodiles
In News Water trains hold the key to survival of 350 mugger crocodiles in Jawai dam of Rajasthan as water levels are down to three feet. Muggers or marsh crocodiles Scientific Name: Crocodylus palustris Muggers measure six to 13 feet on average and live for 70-80 years. Image Courtesy: WII Geographic Range: They found […]
Cosmos Malabaricus Project
In News Kerala and the Netherlands have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a project named ‘Cosmos Malabaricus’. About Cosmos Malabaricus project It is being jointly implemented by the Kerala Council for Historical Research (KCHR), the National Archives, and the University of Leiden in the Netherlands. The project will be completed in six years. […]
