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UAE’s Golden Visa
In News Recently, a Bollywood actor received a golden visa from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government. Golden Visa Eligibility Reasons Behind the Move Benefits for India Other programmes that have been introduced by UAE to bring in foreign residents The UAE has also approved an amendment to its residency laws allowing foreign university students […]
Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update: WMO
In News Recently, the report ‘Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update’ has been produced by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), in collaboration with the United Kingdom’s Met Office. About the Report The annual update harnesses the expertise of internationally acclaimed climate scientists and the best prediction systems from leading climate centres around the world to […]
Facts in News
Facts in News African Violet plant ( Environment & Ecology) Recently, a new species of African Violet was found in Mizoram. Key Points Scientific Name: Didymocarpus vickifunkiae (named after Vicki Ann Funk, a US-based botanist) It is an endangered species. It is an epiphyte (a plant that grows on trees) and produces light pink […]
India-UK Trade Negotiations
In News The United Kingdom (UK) starts preparations for trade negotiations with India. Key Points Removal of barriers: The UK started the preparations for the trade deal, under which Britain wants the removal of barriers to doing business and trading with India, including the removal of tariffs of up to 150% on whisky and 125% […]
Resentment Over Lakshadweep Development Authority (LDA) Regulation 2021
In News : The latest draft regulation for the creation of a Lakshadweep Development Authority (LDA) is widely resented by locals in Lakshadweep. Draft Regulation The regulation empowers the government, identified as the administrator, to constitute Planning and Development Authorities under it to plan the development of any area identified as having “bad layout or […]
Mekedatu Dam
In News The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has appointed a joint committee to look into allegations of unauthorised construction activity taking place for Mekedatu dam. About Acting suo motu based on a media report, NGT has directed the panel to submit a report. The NGT also directed the joint committee to assess the damage caused […]
Right To Be Forgotten
In News Recently, Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of one of its verdicts from the search engine Google in an important order on the ‘Right to be forgotten and ‘Right to be left alone. Major Highlights Right to Forgotten Personal Data & Controller Under Article 2 of the GDPR, “personal data” means […]
Proposed National Mission on Use of Biomass
In News Recently, the Ministry of Power has decided to set up the National Mission on use of biomass in coal based thermal power plants. About The modalities of operation and structure of the Nation Mission are under finalization. Objectives To facilitate overcoming the constraints in the supply chain of biomass pellets and agro-residue and […]
Facts in News
Facts in News Buddha Purnima This year the Buddha Purnima is celebrated on May 26. Key Points On Buddha Purnima, the people celebrate the birth of Gautama Buddha (founder of Buddhism). Buddha Purnima is also known as Buddha Jayanti or Vaisakhi Buddha Purnima or Vesak. As per the Hindu calendar, Buddha Jayanti falls on […]
Editorial Analysis
- India-Australia: A Tariff-Free Era & Further Strengthening Trade Pact
- A Multipolar World with Bipolar Characteristics
- Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS): Scale Without Design and Execution
- A Grand Vision and the Great Indian Research Deficit
- Rebuilding Trust in Police Amid Scrutiny and Skepticism
