In News Recently, the Ministry of Education released the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 report. About National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 report Released by: Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education. Administration: This nation-wide survey was administered by the CBSE. The survey was managed through the technology platform designed and developed by National […]
In Context The bilateral relations between India and Israel have been improving in agriculture, defence and cybersecurity. India-Israel Relations Diplomatic Relations: India officially recognised Israel in 1950. Soon after, Israel established an immigration office in Bombay which was later converted into a Trade Office and subsequently a Consulate. However full diplomatic relations were established only […]
In News Recently, the demands for a “Bhil Pradesh”, a separate state for tribal people in western India, have begun to be raised again. Background Mangarh massacre/ Adivasi Jallianwala: Bhil social reformer and spiritual leader Govind Guru first raised the demand for a separate state for tribals back in 1913 after the Mangarh massacre. The […]
In News Recently, International Labour Organisation (ILO) released a document on “Inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) persons in the world of work. Image Courtesy:ILO Major Highlights LGBTIQ+ persons face inequality, discrimination and violence and harassment on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics, everywhere, […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) in a significant order recognised sex work as a “profession” whose practitioners are entitled to dignity and equal protection under law. Court’s Directives Police: Police should neither interfere nor take criminal action against adult and consenting sex workers. Notwithstanding the profession, every individual in this country has a […]
In Context The launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) coincided with the Quad summit, signifying the essence of the Quad and its extension as a “plus” grouping. Key Takeaways from the Quad Summit About Quad It is an informal multilateral grouping of India, the U.S., Australia, and Japan aimed at cooperation for a free […]
In News Recently, the official documents from China’s Xinjiang have shed new light on the violent methods used by authorities against Uighurs. Several countries, including the US, UK, Canada and the Netherlands, have accused China of committing genocide – defined by international convention as the “intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, […]
In Context A three-day meeting is held under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS). Major Agenda of the Meeting Discussions on the situation in Afghanistan, especially in dealing with the threat from terrorist groups active in the Taliban-ruled country. India has expressed desire to strengthen its security cooperation with […]
In News Recently, the National Health Authority has launched revamped Ayushman Bharat Health Account, ABHA mobile application to manage health records under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. About ABHA app It was previously known as the National Digital Health Mission’ Health Records app. The ABHA mobile application enables an individual to create an ABHA address, an […]
In News The Government of India and the Government of the United States of America have signed an Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) at Tokyo, Japan. Background 1997: This IIA supersedes the Investment Incentive Agreement signed between the Government of India and the Government of the United States of America in the year 1997. Development Finance […]
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