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India-Maldives Defence Cooperation
In News India’s Defence Secretary visited the Maldives for discussions with the Maldives National Defence Force as part of the second Defence Cooperation Dialogue. About Since 1988, defence and security have been major areas of cooperation between India and the Maldives. This cooperation extends to assisting the Maldives with defence training and equipment requirements. India […]
India and Germany Signed Work Plan 2022
In News The 8th Annual Meeting of the Indo-German Working Group on Quality Infrastructure, led by the Indian Ministry for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy was held virtually. About The Working Group has met annually since 2013. Objective: It identifies areas of cooperation to […]
Online Gambling: Karnataka High Court’s Ruling
In News Recently, the Karnataka High Court delivered a judgment striking down major portions of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021. The amendment was introduced by the State government to ban online gambling and skill-based gaming platforms like rummy, poker and fantasy sports that involved any wagering or risking of money on an uncertain event. […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 First blink signal: Putin says partial pullback (IR) What are the recent developments regarding the Ukraine crisis? Cause of Conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Why does Ukraine matter to Russia and the west and where does India stand on this? GS […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1& 13 Russia says some troops pulling back from areas near Ukraine Where is the Ukraine crisis headed to? India advises its citizens to leave Ukraine temporarily (IR) What is the major step of Russia towards de-escalation in weeks […]
Sarojini Naidu
In News Recently, the nation observed the 143rd birth anniversary of freedom fighter, poet, activist and lyricist Sarojni Naidu. Her birth anniversary is also celebrated as National Women’s Day (13th Feb) in India Sarojini Naidu (13 February 1879 – 2 March 1949) About: She was also known as the ‘Nightingale of India’ or ‘Bharat Kokila’, […]
Ponzi Scheme
In Context Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor has said that cryptocurrencies are akin to Ponzi schemes (due to volatility, regulator challenges, and other factors) or even worse, and banning them is the most sensible option for India. What Are Ponzi Schemes? It is a fraudulent investing scam promising high rates of […]
Doxxing
In News Meta’s oversight board, in a blog, suggested Facebook and Instagram to make strict doxxing rules. What is Doxxing? Doxxing is publishing and analysing others’ personal information on the internet with a malicious intent that can reveal the person’s real identity making them victims of harassment and cyber attacks. Need for strict regulation It […]
SVAMITVA Scheme
In News India plans to prepare digital maps of all its 6,00,000 villages under the SVAMITVA scheme. At the same time, pan-India 3D Maps will be prepared for 100 Indian cities. About SVAMITVA scheme Survey of Villages And Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA ) is a Central Sector Scheme. It was launched […]
