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India-Bhutan Relations

In News   The Indian External Affairs Minister is on an official visit to Bhutan. India-Bhutan Bilateral Relations The basic framework of India-Bhutan bilateral relations was the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation signed in 1949 between the two countries. It called for peace between the two nations and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs. The Treaty […]

Hatti Community of Himachal Pradesh

In News The Centre will soon accord the Hatti community of Himachal Pradesh in the list of Scheduled Tribes (ST). About Hatti community Location: Hatti community is of the Trans-Giri region of Himachal Pradesh. They share social as well as cultural similarities with the Jaunsar community of the Jaunsar-Bawar area of Uttarakhand. This is because […]

Ban on Menthol Cigarettes and Flavoured Cigars

In News  Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rules for banning menthol cigarettes and all flavoured cigars. Major Points  The FDA clarified that it will not enforce against individual consumers for possession or use of menthol cigarettes or flavoured cigars”. The rules will only “address manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, importers and retailers who […]

Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0

In News Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the ‘National Behaviour Change Communication Framework for Garbage Free Cities’ to strengthen the ongoing jan andolan for ‘Garbage Free Cities’.  About National Behaviour Change Communication Framework for Garbage Free Cities It shall serve as a guiding […]

Opportunities for Semiconductor industry in India

In Context  For India, Attaining self-sufficiency in semiconductor manufacturing can mean collective growth of the South Asian region.   What is Semiconductor? It is a material product usually composed of silicon, which conducts electricity more than an insulator, such as glass, but less than a pure conductor, such as copper or aluminium.  Semiconductors are critical technological […]

70 years of Diplomatic relations between India and Japan

In News  The year 2022 marks the 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Diplomatic Relations between Japan and India. India and Japan established diplomatic relations on April 28, 1952. India- Japan Relations  Historical: The friendship between India and Japan has a long history rooted in spiritual affinity and strong cultural and civilization ties dating […]

Raisina Dialogue 2022

In News Recently, the seventh edition of the Raisina Dialoge was held in New Delhi. Raisina Dialogue, 2022 The theme for the Conference was ‘Terranova- Impassioned, Impatient, Imperiled’. It had six thematic pillars: Rethinking Democracy: trade, technology and ideology End of Multilateralism: a networked global order Water Caucuses: turbulent tides in the Indo-Pacific Communities Inc: […]

Hepatitis B

In Context Many countries including the US and UK reported mysterious cases of a few children being diagnosed with Hepatitis B. The Netherlands also reported concurrent increasing community adenovirus circulation. About Hepatitis B It is a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV).  It is a major global health problem.  The […]

Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi)

In News  Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the continuation of lending under the PM SVANidhi beyond March 2022 till December 2024. The extension would assist in institutionalising the access to formal credit channels, provide an assured source of credit to help them plan their business expansion Increasing the adoption of digital transactions, […]

Civil Registration System (CRS)

In News The Union government plans to revamp the Civil Registration System (CRS) to enable real-time recording of birth and deaths, the annual report of the Home Ministry mentioned. About the report The CRS is run by the Registrar General of India and is linked with the National Population Register (NPR), which already has the […]

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