Tag: GS 2
2nd India-Nordic Summit
In News The Indian Prime Minister participated in the 2nd India-Nordic Summit along with Prime Ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Finland at Copenhagen in Denmark. 1st India-Nordic Summit was held in 2018 in Stockholm. About the Summit Aim: The summit focused on economic engagement, green partnership and mobility and cooperation in the Arctic […]
Office-of-Profit
In News Election Commission sent notice to Jharkhand C.M for allotment of mining lease to himself over Office-of-Profit charge. What is the issue? The Election Commission has sought an explanation on the ‘office of profit’ charge from the Jharkhand C.M. The Commission said that the holding of office of profit by the Chief Minister would […]
Unique Disability ID (UDID) Scheme
In News The Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry asked states to speed up the implementation of the UDID scheme for persons with disabilities (PwD) in the 75 districts across India, which have been selected for their connection with the freedom struggle. About Unique Disability ID (UDID) scheme It was initiated by the Department of […]
National Intelligence Grid NATGRID
In News Recently, the Union home minister inaugurated the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) campus in Bengaluru. About NATGRID About: It is an attached office of the Ministry of Home Affairs that has been created as an IT platform to assist the intelligence and law enforcement agencies in ensuring national and internal security, with the ultimate […]
India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership
In News Recently, India and Denmark agreed to further strengthen the Green Strategic Partnership with a focus on green hydrogen, renewable energy and wastewater management. Major Highlights of the Meeting Focus on various sectors A number of agreements covering sectors such as green shipping, animal husbandry and dairying, water management, energy, and cultural exchange were […]
NCRB Report on Prison Inmates
In Context According to the latest available data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for 2020, about 76% of all prison inmates in the country were undertrials, of which about 68% were either illiterate or school dropouts. Major Findings of Report Of the total 4,88,511 prison inmates, 3,71,848 were found to be undertrials. […]
World Press Freedom Index 2022
In News India drop by 8 positions in the recently released World Press Freedom Index by the international journalism not-for-profit body, Reporters Without Borders (RSF). About World Press Freedom Index The Index has been released every year by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) since 2002. Reporters Without Borders (RSF)is an international NGO, based in Paris which […]
Dual Governance Dilemma in Delhi
In News In the absence of statehood for Delhi, there has been a prolonged confrontation on the relative powers of the elected government and the Lieutenant Governor/ Union government. Dual Governance of Delhi Delhi as Union territory (UT) and National Capital Territory (NCT): Delhi holds a unique position in India’s administrative framework. As a Union […]
India’s Sedition Law
In News Recently, the Union government sought more time to file a reply to a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the sedition charge under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). About Pleas are being filed in the Supreme Court by the Editors Guild of India and Major General (Retired) S.G. Vombatkere. The […]
Editorial Analysis
- India’s Clean Energy Transition’s Biggest Potential Lies in Agriculture
- India Needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
- Unlocking the Potential of India–Africa Strategic Ties
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
- Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill
