Tag: GS 2
India in Nepal’s Hydropower
In News Nepal is now at the cusp of realising a long-awaited dream of development through its hydropower resources. India in Nepal’s hydropower Post-independence: Historically, India has shied away from the development of Nepal’s hydropower resources. Delhi has few legacy projects in the sector, instead choosing to prioritise other infrastructure sectors in Nepal. Current scenario: […]
Cooperatives in India
In Context The Central Government has recently introduced Bill to amend the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002. About the Cooperative Societies About: A co-operative society is a voluntary association of individuals having common needs who join hands for the achievement of common economic interest. Its aim is to serve the interest of the poorer sections […]
Artificial Intelligence to Assist Legislators
In Context Most mature democracies are now using AI tools for better pieces of legislation and parliamentary procedures. About Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) is attracting the attention of entrepreneurs, political leaders, and policymakers the world over. About: It is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. It is related […]
World Homoeopathy Day
In News World Homoeopathy Day celebrated with the theme Homoeoparivar – Sarvajan Swasthya, One Health, One Family About World Homoeopathy Day World Homeopathy Day is observed every year on April 10th. This day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, who is the founder of homeopathy. What is Homoeopathy? Homeopathy is […]
UN Democracy Fund
In News India, a founding member of UNDEF, has no objections to the Fund giving grants to NGOs funded by George Soros, while he is put on the watchlist in India. UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF) About: UNDEF was created by UN Secretary-General Kofi A. Annan in 2005 as a United Nations General Trust Fund to […]
Preventive Detention
In News The Supreme Court observed in a judgment that preventive detention laws in India are a colonial legacy and confer arbitrary power to the state. Supreme Court’s recent observation The judgment described preventive detention laws as “extremely powerful”. They have the ability to provide the state with unfettered discretion. Preventive detention It means the […]
Recognition of National or State Party
In News Recently, the AAP was given the status of a ‘national party’ by the Election Commission (EC). The EC also revoked the ‘national party’ status of the All India Trinamool Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Communist Party of India (CPI). The Commission also revoked the state party status granted to few other […]
International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA)
In News To commemorate 50 years of Project Tiger, the Prime Minister launched the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) for conservation of seven big cats namely Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma harbouring our planet. The PM also released the summary report of All India Tiger Estimation (5th cycle). He also released […]
Article 371F
In News Recently, an SDF supremo claimed that the Sikkimese people feel betrayed as Article 371F was “violated”. Latest Issues the Financial Bill, 2023 redefines Sikkimese as any Indian citizen domiciled in Sikkim, extending to them the same benefits as that of the original inhabitants whose forefathers’ names were in the 1961 register This violates […]
