In News The three-year short service or ‘Tour of Duty’ for youth in the armed forces is likely to be announced soon. What is a Tour of Duty? Meaning: It means hiring a youth in the armed forces for a short span of 3-5 years. The idea of hiring jawans on a three-year contract was […]
In News Chief Justice of India N V Ramana has assured petitioners that the Supreme Court will take up for hearing a pending plea challenging the Electoral Bond Scheme, 2018. Two NGOs — Common Cause and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) — have challenged the scheme, alleging that it is “distorting democracy”. Electoral Bonds Scheme […]
In News The Haryana Assembly has passed a resolution seeking completion of the Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal (SYL) Canal, bringing back into focus the contentious issue of sharing of river waters between Haryana and Punjab. About the Canal History: In 1982, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi launched the construction of the SYL Canal with a […]
In News Recently, the Australia, United States and United Kingdom alliance made an announcement to develop hypersonic missiles. About They will work together via the security alliance known as AUKUS to develop hypersonic missiles. It is a very fast system that cannot be intercepted by any current missile defence system. The move comes amid growing […]
In News More than 300 bodies have been found in a Kyiv suburb called Bucha. The discoveries have drawn comparisons with the killings of civilians in this area during World War II. About Bucha Bucha: The discoveries have been made in a Kyiv suburb called Bucha, a town located about 25 km to the northwest […]
In News A standing committee of Parliament has criticized the functioning of the development programme for denotified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes. The committee noted that the Scheme for economic empowerment of Denotified Tribes (DNTs) communities has total outlays of Rs 200 crore for the period of five years from 2021-22 and the Department could not […]
In News Recently, the Minister of External Affairs introduced Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022. Why is it needed ? In recent times, regulations relating to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems by international organisations have expanded. Further, the United Nations […]
In News Recently, the 6th anniversary of the Stand Up India scheme is being celebrated. Stand Up India scheme About: The Stand Up India scheme was launched on 5th April 2016. The scheme seeks to give access to loans from bank branches to borrowers to help them set up their own enterprise. The scheme, which […]
In News The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched the Broadcast Seva (BS) Portal. Broadcast Seva Portal About: It is a 360 degree digital solution that will facilitate stakeholders in seeking permissions, applying for registration, tracking applications, calculating fees and executing payments. This simple and user-friendly web portal provides a broadcaster with an end-to-end […]
In News Recently, Bihar Vidyapeeth was finally cleared of encroachments on the orders of the Patna High Court, putting an end to litigations stretching over five decades. About Bihar Vidyapeeth It was established during the freedom struggle as National University by Mahatma Gandhi, Moulana Mazharaul Haque, Dr Rajendra Prasad and the other similar leading luminaries […]
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