GS 2 - Current Affairs

Facts in News Jaapi, Xorai and Gamosa in Assam As the polling date draws closer, decorative Jaapis (field hats), hand-woven Gamosas and bell-metal Xorais are making frequent appearances in Assam Jaapi The jaapi is a conical […]

Facts in News

Facts In News Baikal-GVD Russian scientists have deployed Baikal-GVD, a giant underwater space telescope in Lake Baikal. It will search for neutrinos, which are nearly massless subatomic particles with no electrical charge. Neutrinos are the smallest particles currently known. Neutrinos […]

Pendency and Alternative Dispute Resolution

In News Recently, a Supreme Court (SC) judge has outlined a three-pronged approach, with a special focus on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), to reverse the nearly 4 crore pendency in courts across the country. Three-pronged Approach Improve judicial infrastructure through the use of e-platforms and setting up of more courts. Settle disputes at the pre-litigation […]

Vehicle Scrapping Policy

In News Recently, auto majors have welcomed the new vehicle scrappage policy, highlighting that it would encourage people to replace old vehicles and will also boost the automobile sector. About the Policy It was proposed in the Budget 2021- 22. It will be implemented in a phased manner by the Ministry of Road Transport and […]

The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021

In News Recently, Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Background The Bill amends the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 to modify the list of Scheduled Castes in the state of Tamil Nadu. The Bill replaces the entry for the Devendrakulathan community with Devendra Kula Vellalar which includes Devendrakulathan, Kalladi, Kudumban, […]

India’s efforts towards Act East Policy

In News The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) stated that connectivity is an important element of Act East Policy. About Act East Policy The ‘Act East Policy’ was announced in November 2014 at the 12th ASEAN-India Summit in 2014 held in Myanmar. Act East Policy is the successor […]

SC to hear plea against sale of Electoral Bonds

In News: CJI agreed to urgently hear a plea by NGO Association for Democratic Reforms to stay the sale of a new set of electoral bonds before Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. About Electoral Bonds They were introduced by a Finance Bill, 2017 and the Electoral Bond Scheme 2018. Like a promissory […]

Facts in News

Facts in News Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) It is the global organisation of national parliaments. It began in 1889 as a small group of parliamentarians, dedicated to promoting peace through parliamentary diplomacy and dialogue. Slogan: “For […]

India-Finland Virtual Summit

In News Recently, the Prime Ministers of India and the Republic of Finland have held a virtual summit, discussing the bilateral issues as well as other regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest. Highlights of the Summit Both countries underlined the warm and friendly ties of their diplomatic relations based on shared principles and values […]

Lokayukta

In News Recently, the Bihar Assembly passed the Bihar Lokayukta (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Key Highlights It proposes to punish people filing false cases before the anti-corruption ombudsman body to prevent any waste of time or misuse of the institution. Need It has come to light that fictitious complaints are also being lodged before the Lokayukta, […]

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