In Context Recently, the Minister of State for M/o Food Processing Industries has informed the Lok Sabha about the status of the Operation Greens Scheme. Operation Greens Scheme About: Operation Greens scheme was launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) in November 2018. Aim & Objectives: To enhance value realization of TOP farmers; […]

In News The US declared that the Myanmar military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against the country’s minority Rohingya community.  About Earlier, massacres in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Rwanda, Iraq, and Darfur, Islamic State’s attacks on Yazidis and other minorities, and China’s treatment of the Uyghur Muslim minority has been declared as genocide by the […]

In News Prime Minister recently extended greetings on the occasion of Parsi New Year-Navroz. About Navroz or Nowruz is an Iranian and Persian New year. The word ‘now’ means ‘new’ and ruz means ‘day’. Therefore, the word literally translates to a new day.’  It marks the beginning of the spring season and is celebrated with […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Union Cabinet approves MCD reunification Bill   Anti­conversion Bill cleared amid Oppn. walkout in Haryana (Polity and Governance) Key Highlights of The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, its objective and needs    Key Highlights of Haryana Prevention of Unlawful […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 Among Quad, India shaky on Ukraine, says Biden; Modi, Boris discuss crisis (International Relation) What is QUAD grouping, key outcomes of recently held QUAD meet, Why& how can India manage the balancing act between QUAD (US) & Russia? GS 2   […]

In News Recently, Tribals protested against the Centre’s Tapi-Par-Narmada link Project. Tapi-Par-Narmada Link Project It was envisioned under the 1980 National Perspective Plan under the former Union Ministry of Irrigation and the Central Water Commission (CWC). It is one of the 16 link proposals under the Peninsular Rivers Development Component. It proposes to link three […]

In News Recently, Rajya Sabha Chairman granted a three-month extension to the Standing Committee examining the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment), Bill, 2021. About: Intent:  The Bill aims to raise the legal age of marriage of women in the country to 21 years from the present 18 years. The law prescribes a minimum age of […]

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India  and Australia held the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit.  Major Highlights  They reviewed the multi-faceted relationship between the two countries and exchanged views on regional and global developments. Both the leaders expressed satisfaction at the progress made under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established during the 1st Virtual Summit […]

In Context Recently, France’s President Emmanuel Macron was said to have suggested the “Finlandization” of Ukraine for defusing tensions with Russia.  What is ‘Finlandization’? The term refers to Finland’s strict neutrality during the Cold War, enshrined in a 1948 treaty with Moscow when tensions between the Soviet Union and the West were at a high. […]

In News  The Minister of Commerce and Industry said that Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) would democratise e-commerce and will protect small businesses by granting them equal opportunity. About Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) It is a network based on open protocol and will enable local commerce across segments, such as mobility, grocery, […]