In News NATO and Russia’s high-level talks in Brussels as Ukraine tensions simmers. About The talks come during a week of high-stakes diplomacy and a U.S.-led effort to prevent preparations for what the US believes could be a Russian invasion of Ukraine. The NATO-Russia Council: their chief forum for talks was set up two decades […]
In News Raising doubts on the credibility of the electronic voting machines (EVMs), Chhattisgarh Chief Minister’s father has written to the President requesting that elections in the country be held using ballot papers. About Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) introduced in India in 1982 allow the citizens to vote electronically and ease the job of the […]
In News Recently, India and South Korea aimed to achieve the trade target of USD 50 Billion before 2030. Minutes of the Recent Meeting The Ministers of both nations held wide ranging discussions covering the whole gamut of Bilateral Trade and Investment related aspects. The Ministers agreed to impart fresh momentum to the discussions on […]
In Context Under the PM-KUSUM scheme, Solar power generation is set to make rapid strides in Rajasthan. The work was earlier affected as the farmers faced difficulty in getting bank loans Now, the public sector banks acceding to the State government’s request to grant loans without collateral security to farmers for installing solar plants on […]
In News With the announcement of the seven-phase polling for assembly elections for five states on, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into force with immediate effect. Model Code of Conduct(MCC) The MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission to regulate political parties and candidates prior to elections, to […]
In News The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is observed and celebrated on 9 January across the country. It is a day to acknowledge and mark the contribution of the Indian community staying abroad in the development of the country. About Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) The theme of 16th PBD Convention 2021 is: “Contributing to Atma […]
In Context The number of dementia cases in India is expected to almost double by 2050, according to a Lancet report. Major Points Worldwide, the caseload is set to almost triple to 153 million in 2050 from 57 million in 2019. The highest increase in cases is projected for North Africa and the Middle East […]
In News The use of cannabis is not completely banned in the country as its medical and scientific use is allowed under the law, the Centre has told the Delhi High Court which refused to advance the date of hearing of the plea seeking to legalize its use on various grounds including medicinal purposes. About […]
In News Deposits under the PMJDY have crossed the Rs 1.5 lakh crore mark as per the finance ministry data. Recently, PMJDY has completed seven years. About the Scheme (Launched in 2014) Objectives: Financial Inclusion & Access to financial products & services. Use of technology to lower cost & widen reach. Key pillars: Universal access […]
In News A five-member group, comprising a retired Indian Forest Service official, an urban planner and an environment analyst, among others, has offered objections to the Draft Regional Plan-2041. Key Highlights of the Regional Plan 2041 Area covered: The NCRPB covers entire Delhi, eight districts of Uttar Pradesh, 14 districts of Haryana and two districts […]
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