In Context PM Modi recently unveiled the Statue of Equality at Muchintal near Hyderabad in Telangana, which has been constructed to honour the philosopher-saint Ramanujacharya and his teachings. About the Statue Statue of Equality is one of the tallest metallic statues in the world of any person in a sitting position. It is 216 feet […]
In News The Central government recently released the Central Media Accreditation Guidelines-2022 on journalists, introducing an entire section about reasons that can result in the suspension of the accreditation. About The new policy, prepared by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) and issued by the Press Information Bureau, lays down guidelines on how PIB […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 In J&K, why plan to merge Poonch, Rajouri with Anantnag for LS seat has triggered a row (Polity and Governance) The recent proposal of the Delimitation Commission’s second draft for Jammu and Kashmir, the rationale behind it, What is the […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 China defends choice of PLA Galwan soldier as a torchbearer India’s support gave ties new energy, says Sri Lankan Foreign Minister (IR) Why did India announce a diplomatic boycott of the Olympic games? What is a diplomatic boycott? […]
In News The Government has implemented various schemes for the welfare and upliftment of every section of the society including minorities especially the economically weaker & lesser privileged sections of the society. Nai Roshni Scheme The scheme was introduced by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in the year 2012. Purpose: To empower and instill confidence […]
In Context The PM CARES Fund collected ?10,990 crores from its inception in March 2020 until March 2021. It spent ?3,976 crores during the 2020-21 financial year and as of March 31, 2021, the Fund had an unspent balance of ?7,044 crores. About (PM CARES Fund) Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations […]
In Context China and Pakistan have signed a new agreement on industrial cooperation as part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) plan. About The agreement for the Second Phase has been signed between China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and Pakistan’s Board of Investment. The agreement is a key part of what is […]
In Context Two-thirds of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (67 per cent) in India were temporarily shut for three months or more in FY2021 according to a survey of 1,029 enterprises by Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). Major Findings About 66 per cent of respondents in the survey reported a decline in profitability […]
In News Kerala governor signed the ordinance to amend the Kerala Lokayukta Act, 1999 aimed at curtailing powers of the anti-corruption body. What are the Amendments made? According to the Ordinance, a competent body will have the power either to accept or reject the verdict of Lokayukta after giving an opportunity to hear the parties […]
In News The Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B) informed Media One, a Malayalam-language news channel, through an order that its broadcast license had been canceled. The cancellation order cited a Home Ministry order that had denied security clearance to the channel. About Until last year the I&B Ministry had the powers to regulate content across […]
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