In News For the first time, the Indian army promoted women officers to command units in their respective arms and services. About 80 women officers in the Indian Army have been cleared for the rank of Colonel (selection grade), making them eligible to command units in their respective arms and services for the first time. […]
In News A US Congressman has recently moved a Bill in the House of Representatives to revoke Pakistan’s designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally. Details of the Bill The Bill says that Pakistan should be demoted from the major non-NATO ally status till the US President can submit a certification that it has met certain […]
In News In recent weeks, China launched a personnel reshuffle on the foreign policy front. Key Points Change in China’s Foreign Administration: China appointed the former Chinese ambassador to the US as the new foreign minister and a former foreign ministry spokesperson was transferred to the department of boundary and ocean affairs. The new foreign […]
Context ASER, a nationwide citizen-led household survey that provides a snapshot of children’s schooling and learning in rural India has been released. About ASER The first ASER was conducted in 2005 and repeated annually for ten years. Coverage: ASER is a rural survey, and urban areas are not covered in it. ASER 2022 reached almost […]
In News Recently the Indian Foreign minister visited Maldives in a bid to strengthen ties. About In recent years, the relationship has been strained, with the Maldives seeking closer ties with China and India’s concerns over Chinese influence in the region. In this regard, India and Maldives have signed several pacts including development projects as […]
In News Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is looking beyond his country’s alliance with the U.S. to deter China, bolstering security ties with democracies from Australia to Europe. Eurasia It is the largest continental area comprising more than 90 countries in Europe and Asia. Covering more than 30% of the world’s continental landmass. Many used […]
In News The Union Home Minister recently stated that “Governance Models should build trust between the government and people”. More about the news Model of Good Governance: The minister stated that the model should be such that it reaches the last person in the queue. It should be inclusive, corruption-free, transparent, accountable, sensitive, innovative and […]
In News Recently, ECI proposed a new Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM) that would allow domestic migrants to vote in national and regional elections. What is RVM? The Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM) is the proposed new voting system in India that would allow domestic migrants to vote in national and regional elections The RVM […]
In News Recently, a report by the American Cancer Society stated that Deaths due to cancer have declined by 33% in the United States since 1991. Key Points US: Declining number of deaths: This has translated into 3.8 million fewer deaths. Reason of decline: Early detection, Lower rates of smoking, Improvements in cancer treatment. Types […]
In Context Recently, a strand of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhoea outbreak has hit Kenya. More about the news About: The outbreak of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is not just a threat to the citizens of the East African anchor state but the region as a whole, according to experts. The outbreak is a major concern among health practitioners, especially […]
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