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22nd Law Commission

In News The Union Cabinet recently approved extension of the term of 22nd Law Commission up to August 31, 2024. About the Law Commission of India About: Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body  It is constituted by a notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Legal Affairs.  […]

Asian malaria vector

In Context A deadly malaria vector from Asia has recently been detected in Kenya which is likely to stifle Kenya’s massive progress in the fight against malaria. Kenya is now the sixth and latest country in Africa to report an invasion of the deadly malaria species. Asian malaria vector- Anopheles Stephensi  Origin: Anopheles Stephensi originated […]

Foundational Literacy and Numeracy report

In News Recently, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has released The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy report.  About This  edition of the report  highlights language as a critical foundational skill and its importance in acquiring early literacy.  It was prepared by the Institute for Competitiveness, India at Harvard Business School. It captures […]

Activation of the WMCC on India-China Border Affairs

In News Indian and Chinese officials hold talks on border standoff in Beijing. About Indian and Chinese officials have recently held diplomatic talks in Beijing on the standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The Indian side at the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) meeting was led by […]

Sansad Ratna Awards

In News Prime Minister recently congratulated Members of Parliament who will be conferred the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023. About: Inspired by the teachings of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, Sansad Ratna Awards were started in 2010 to recognise and felicitate the top-performing MPs on the basis of their work in the legislative body. The jury […]

Russia Suspends the New START Treaty with U.S

In News Recently, Russia suspended its participation in the New START treaty. It is the last remaining major military agreement with the United States. New Start treaty About The New START is officially known as the “Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation […]

Missing Deputy Speaker in Parliament

In Context Over three years after the present Lok Sabha first met, the position of Deputy Speaker still remains vacant. Presiding officers of Lok Sabha Speaker & Deputy Speaker: There are two presiding officers for the Lok Sabha, namely the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker, who are elected by the members of the House.  Constitutional […]

Special Category Status

In News Recently, the Union Finance made it clear that the Centre will not consider demands for “special category status” for any state, dealing a major blow to states like Odisha and Bihar who have been pushing for it for some years now. The rationale for special status is that certain states, because of inherent […]

India- Singapore UPI-PayNow Linkage

In News India’s payment system Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and its equivalent network in Singapore called PayNow, were integrated to enable faster remittances between the two countries at a competitive rate. UPI and Paynow UPI is India’s mobile-based fast payment system, which facilitates customers to make round-the-clock payments instantly, using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) […]

Vostro Accounts & its Functioning

In news 20 Russian banks have opened Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVA) with partner banks in India.  SRVA Arrangement A Vostro account is an account that domestic banks hold for foreign banks in the former’s domestic currency, in this case, the rupee.  For example, if CITI Bank, New York open an account in Rupees in […]

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