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Russia-Ukraine Conflict

In News Recently, a report stated that the tension on the Russia-Ukraine border represents a major security crisis for the region. About The crisis has the potential to convert into a broader conflict.  Ukraine says that Russia has amassed around 90,000 troops at the border, and US intelligence reports say that a Russian invasion of […]

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan

In News The Union Minister of State for Labour And Employment replied in the Rajya Sabha that a total 45, 77,295 unorganised workers have been registered under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) scheme.  Unorganised sectors contribute around 50% of India’s GDP. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Scheme About: It is a Voluntary […]

Draft National Strategy and Roadmap for Rural Tourism

In News The Ministry of Tourism has formulated a Draft National Strategy and Roadmap for Rural Tourism to develop and promote local products through tourism. The Centre has sanctioned Rs. 120 crores for Rural Circuit. Draft National Strategy and Roadmap for Rural Tourism formulated Key Strategic Pillars: In order to develop rural tourism in the […]

Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana

In Context More than 1.2 crores benefited under Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana. About The Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana(PMRPY)  The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. It has been designed to incentivise employers for the generation of new employment. Under the scheme, the Government of India is paying the Employer’s […]

North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS)

In Context Till end-October 2021, a total of 391 new industrial units with a proposed total investment of Rs.2,631.19 crore have been granted registration under North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS).  About North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS) It has come into force with effect from 01.04.2017 for a period of five years.  It covers […]

21st India-Russia Summit

In News The PM of India and the Russian President held the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit to discuss the entire gamut of relations, including regional and global issues. Highlights of the India-Russia Summit 2+2 ministerial dialogue: India and Russia held the inaugural 2+2 ministerial dialogue. India now has a 2+2 format dialogue mechanism on strategic […]

Sedition Law: Section 124A of the IPC

In Context Recently, a Journalist was charged with Sedition by the Assam Police for allegedly promoting animosity between the Assamese and Bengali-speaking people of Assam. Sedition Law Background: Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with sedition, was drafted by Thomas Babington Macaulay and included in the IPC in 1870. Definition: It […]

Stopgap Funding Bill

In News The US President has signed a bill that will fund the government avoiding the risk of a shutdown with reference to coronavirus vaccine mandates.  About Current issue: The issue revolves around Biden’s vaccine rules. The debate is over coronavirus vaccine mandates at a time when there are concerns about the potential spread of […]

Demand for ‘Greater Tipraland’

In Context Recently, the demand has grown louder to carve out a separate state of ‘Greater Tipraland’ for the indigenous communities in Tripura Article 2 and 3 of the Constitution. Demand for ‘Greater Tipraland’  About: The new demand seeks to include every tribal person living in an indigenous area or village outside the Tripura Tribal […]

Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) condemned red tape in sexual harassment cases. Court’s Stand SC held, the right against sexual harassment at the workplace is part of the fundamental right to a dignified life (Article 21) and it takes a lot of courage for a subordinate to overcome the fear to speak up […]

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