In News Recently, the Prime Minister of Pakistan has arrived in Sri Lanka to boost ties. Key Highlights The PM participated in a joint Trade and Investment Conference’ aimed at promoting trade and investment between the two countries. He announced a new USD 50 million defence credit line facility. The two sides stressed the need […]

In News: Australian PM sought global diplomatic support for Australia’s proposed law to force Internet giants Facebook and Google to pay media companies. Facebook-Australian Government Tussle: News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code Bill 2020: It mandates a bargaining code that aims to force Google and Facebook to compensate media companies for using their […]

                            Facts in News Co-WIN Co-WIN(Covid Vaccine Intelligence Work) is a platform for the citizens of India to register for COVID-19 vaccination and schedule their vaccination slots at the nearest vaccination centres. It is also an upgraded version of the eVIN (Electronic […]

                              The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims  and Mains  GS II 1 1   7 Govt. to monitor OTT content Tighter norms in place for social media Should governments regulate online platforms? (Governance) What are Information Technology (Intermediary […]

                                Indian Express Subject Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains  GS II 1 Ceasefire pact: First thaw in deep India-Pakistan chill (IR)    India and Pakistan relations, border issues with Pakistan, ceasefire violations by Pakistan, various […]

In News: Dr Harsh Vardhan chairs High-Level Meet to review the launch of Jan-Andolan against Tuberculosis. Key Highlights of the Meeting The Ministry of Health wants to declare 2021 as the year of Tuberculosis. Gains from the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme would feed into creating greater demand for services, de-stigmatize the disease and help realize […]

Context –The Governor of Assam has declared the entire state of Assam as a ‘disturbed area’ for up to 6 (six) months as per powers conferred under section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. The order was issued in view of the state assembly elections due in April-May and recovery of arms […]

In News: The Supreme Court expressed its displeasure over more than 1-year delay in filing the response to pleas against RTI Amendment Act 2019. Quotes “Secrecy is the linchpin of abuse of power, its enabling force. Transparency is the only real antidote.” – Glenn Greenwald “Information is a basic human right and fundamental foundation for […]

Context –Recently,1,040 insurgents of five militant groups of Karbi Anglong district ceremonially laid down arms at an event in Guwahati. About – These militants belonged to five organisations — the People’s Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK), the Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation (KLNLF), the Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT), the Kuki Liberation Front (KLF) […]

In News Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the pharmaceuticals and IT hardware sectors, entailing an outlay of Rs. 15,000 crore and Rs. 7,350 crore, respectively. In line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the move intends to make India a major manufacturing hub in the production of […]