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Goa Liberation Day

In Context  Goa is marking its 60th Liberation Day which is always celebrated with fervour. Goa Liberation Day About: It is celebrated on 19th December every year to mark the success of ‘Operation Vijay’( a 36-hour military operation) undertaken by the Indian Armed Forces that liberated Goa from Portuguese rule. It is celebrated to recognise […]

India – Vietnam Relations

In News India and Vietnam sign Letter of Intent to establish partnership in Digital Media paving the way for strengthening partnership between India and Vietnam. About  Letter of Intent: The LoI envisages sharing of information and experience in establishing policies and regulatory frameworks on digital media and social networks, and conducting capacity building and training […]

Sacrilege and Lynching

In News Recently, after lynching at Golden Temple, youth was killed in Punjab’s Kapurthala over ‘sacrilege attempt’ (disrespect the holiest book). Sacrilege About This is not the first time someone has been killed over accusations of sacrilege of a holy book linked to Sikhism. Several such lynchings have taken place in the recent past. For […]

3rd India-Central Asia Dialogue

In News  Recently, India and five Central Asian countries called for immediate humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan at the 3rd meeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue.  This dialogue saw participation from Foreign Ministers of India, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Major Points  Restoration of peace in Afghanistan: India  and five Asian countries […]

Tamil Thai Vaazhthu Song

In News The Tamil Nadu government has declared Tamil Thai Vaazhthu, a prayer song sung in praise of Mother Tamil, as the State Song. Background The decision came after the Madras High Court ruled that “there is no statutory or executive order requiring the attendees to stand up when Tamil Thai Vaazhthu is sung. The […]

Order of the Druk Gyalpo

In News PM Narendra Modi was honoured with Bhutan’s highest civilian award “Order of the Druk Gyalpo”. About It was conferred with the award on the occasion of Bhutan’s National Day (December 17). It marks the crowning of Ugyen Wangchuck as the first Druk Gyalpo of modern Bhutan. Druk Gyalpo He is the head of […]

Parvovirus

In News Nearly 2,000 pets and stray dogs in Amravati city were affected by canine parvovirus virus. What is Parvovirus? About: It is a highly contagious viral disease that can also be life-threatening in puppies and dogs.  Parvovirus affects the intestinal tract of canines with puppies being more susceptible. Symptoms: Bloody diarrhoea, vomiting, drastic weight […]

Russian Draft Security Pact on US-NATO

In News Recently, Russia drafted a pact to limit the U.S. and  NATO role in ex-Soviet nations. About Russia published security proposals addressed to NATO and the United States. Russia called for urgent talks with Washington as tensions between Moscow and Western capitals soar over the conflict in Ukraine. Russia’s stand NATO must not allow […]

Right to Be Forgotten under Right to Privacy

In News The Centre told Delhi High Court in a response to a plea that the Data protection Bill has provisions for ‘right to be forgotten’. Court’s stand The right of an individual to exercise control over his personal data and to be able to control his/her own life would also encompass his right to […]

Vikas Portal

In  News  Recently, the Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj launched MIS (Management Information System) Vikas Portal for rankings of States/UTs in Land Acquisition Projects under RFCTLARR Act, 2013.  This portal is a result of the vision of the Prime Minister of India to give impetus to the government’s Gati Shakti Mission. About […]

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