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India-Sri Lanka Fishermen Issue

In News The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested Indian fishermen for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Conflict between Sri Lankan Navy and Indian fishermen (Issues for Sri Lanka) Rich maritime resources: In the past fishermen from Rameshwaram and nearby coasts continued to sail towards Talaimannar and Katchatheevu coasts, a region famous for […]

Special Category Status

In News The Central government made it clear that there is no question of granting special category status to Andhra Pradesh, as it already got a special financial package in lieu of the status. About Andhra Pradesh was given a special package in lieu of the Special Category Status on the request of the State. […]

Mob Lynching

In News  Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Lok Sabha that the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) discontinued data collection on mob lynching, hate crimes and cow vigilantism. Earlier, NCRB collected data on mob lynching, hate crimes and cow vigilantism in 2017. Why does NCRB discontinue the collection of data? It was […]

Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP)

In News  Recently, the Government launched the Open Acreage Licensing Programme(OALP)Bid Round-VII for International Competitive Bidding in continuation of its aggressive programme for exploration and adhering to the prescribed timelines. Successful award of Round-VII Blocks would add a further 15,766 sq. km of exploration acreage and cumulative acreage under OALP and it will be increased […]

e-Chhawani Project

In News GIS-Based Automatic Water Supply System for citizens of Cantonment Board under eChhawani project has been launched recently by the Defence Minister of India.  About eChhawani Project  eChhawani is a citizen-centric project of the Directorate General of Defence Estates, Ministry of Defence.  Under this initiative, Cantonment Boards provide online citizen services to more than […]

World Food Program (WFP)

In News  Recently, NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent with the United Nations World Food Program (WFP).  About  The partnership focuses on mainstreaming millets and supporting India in taking lead globally in knowledge exchange using the opportunity of 2023 as an International Year of Millets.  The partnership will aim at building resilient livelihoods for […]

J&K Delimitation Draft

In News Recently, the Delimitation Commission proposed six additional seats for Jammu and one for Kashmir valley. About With the proposed addition, the total Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir has risen to 90 — in Jammu, the number of seats has gone up to 43 from 37, and in Kashmir, by one seat to […]

Election Laws (Amendment Bill) 2021

In News Recently, the Centre introduced The Election Laws (Amendment Bill) 2021 to link voter identity and Aadhaar cards, despite objections by the Opposition parties over the move. About  The Bill amends the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and the Representation of the People Act, 1951 to implement certain electoral reforms. The 1950 Act […]

PM- POSHAN (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman)

In News According to official records, around 65 % of 24.95 laid Cook-Cum-Helpers(CCHs) engaged under PM-Poshan (earlier Mid-Day Meal) are paid less than 2,000/month. In some of the states, it is constant at 1,000/month since 2009. PM-Poshan About: Type: Centrally-Sponsored Scheme. Ministry: Ministry of Education. Coverage: All school children studying in Classes I-VIII of Government, […]

Proposal to Amend Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002

In News Recently, the Centre decided to amend the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002 to plug the loopholes in the Act.  About Multi-State Cooperative Societies(MSCS )and MSCS Act, 2002 Cooperatives are a state subject, but there are many societies such as those for sugar and milk, banks, milk unions etc whose members and areas […]

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