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China Backed Port City in Sri Lanka
In News The Sri Lankan Parliament passed a controversial Bill on laws governing the China-backed Colombo Port city. About The $1.4 billion-Colombo Port City, was launched in 2014 during the previous term of the Rajapaksa government. The government defended the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill, pointing to potential foreign direct investments, upto $15 billion […]
Facts in News
Facts in News Gotipua Dance Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha. Gotipua Dance In the Odia language, Gotipua means “single boy”. It is the precursor of Odissi classical dance. Traditionally, it has been performed by young boys in groups, who dress as women to praise Lord Jagannath and Krishna. This […]
Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
In News The U.S. government is considering waiving sanctions on the company behind Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline to Europe. About The Biden administration still opposed the Nord Stream 2 pipeline but felt it was important to send a signal about its commitment to ties with Germany, which were badly damaged under former President Donald […]
Global Entry Program
In Context Indian security agencies in the past two years checked the antecedents of more than 9,000 Indians who wanted to enrol for the paid Global Entry Program. The Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) is being used for antecedent verification. About Global Entry Programme It is a facility run by the U.S. […]
Facts in News
Facts in News Escrow Account Recently, the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has allowed National Stock Exchange (NSE) to release funds from the escrow account. Escrow Account It is a third-party account where funds (also money, securities, funds, and other assets) are kept before they are transferred to the ultimate party. It provides security […]
MoU for Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools
In News The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Microsoft have signed an MoU for digital transformation of Tribal Schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools and Ashram Schools. Under the program, 250 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) have been adopted by Microsoft out of which 50 EMRS schools will be given intensive training. Key Points […]
Diplomatic Immunity
In News The wife of Belgium’s ambassador to South Korea is exercising her diplomatic immunity to avoid charges for allegedly slapping a store assistant in April 2021. About Diplomatic Immunity It is a privilege of exemption from certain laws and taxes granted to diplomats by the country in which they are posted. Diplomatic immunity is […]
Adoption During Covid-19
In News The second wave of Covid-19 has left many children extremely vulnerable, particularly those who have been orphaned. About the Issue Childline 1098 has been recording a considerably large number of calls for children whose both parents succumbed to Covid-19. Childline 1098 is the national helpline for children. Earlier in May 2021, child rights […]
Virus Naming System: WHO
In News Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Chief Scientist has clarified that the WHO would soon unveil a system of naming viruses. Current Virus Naming System The WHO and health and science agencies across the world, for instance the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the US’s Centres for Disease Control (CDC) and the […]
Editorial Analysis
- MSMEs & Their Economic Footprint in India’s Journey to Viksit Bharat
- 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
