Context Recently, New Zealand has passed the Plain Language Bill, which requires bureaucrats to use simple, easily understood language while communicating with the public. About With the law, which banishes jargon and complicated English words, New Zealand is aiming to become a more inclusive democracy and help people who speak English as their second language, […]
Context President Droupadi Murmu presented the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President’s Bodyguard in a ceremony. About the President’s Bodyguard The President’s Bodyguard (PBG) is the oldest regiment in the Indian Army, having been raised as the Governor-General’s Bodyguard (later the Viceroy’s Bodyguard) in 1773. The regiment was raised in Banaras (Varanasi) by […]
In Context The government is recently seen deliberating upon the removal of provisions in the proposed telecom policy. More about the news Recently the government released the draft of “The Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022”. In the draft government proposes significant changes like Provisions for waiving off dues for financially stressed operators, Bringing over-the-top (OTT) platforms […]
Context The Union Ministry of Education released the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS). Key Points About: The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for the Foundational Stage is developed based on the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and to enable its implementation. Curriculum: It refers to the entirety of the organised experience […]
In News The first formal African Union-led peace talks between an Ethiopian government team and Tigray forces are happening in South Africa. Important Events of Tigray Conflict 1975: The ‘Derg’, a Soviet-backed Marxist military dictatorship led by Mengistu Haile Mariam was established in Ethiopia The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) was formed as a small […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of promoting indigenous products and self-reliance. More about the news Self-reliance: The significance of promoting indigenous products and self-reliance is for prosperity and by adopting them one can keep India’s traditional art, culture and civilisation alive. Jain saint Vijay Vallabh Surishwar: The PM was addressing a […]
In News Recently Nalanda University has offered a certificate course on Bay of Bengal region. This has the potential of strengthening India’s linkages with East Asian countries. More about the news The Nalanda University(NU) now operates from its sprawling campus in Rajgir, Bihar. The university offers ‘Bay of Bengal: An Introduction’ as a certificate course […]
In News Recently, the Union Railway Minister and Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister signed a ‘definitive agreement’ for handing over 47.5 acres of Railway land in Dadar for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. About the project Plan to re-build Asia’s largest slum cluster: This is the fourth time in the last 18 years that the Maharashtra government […]
In Context Recently, Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog on terror financing and money laundering removed Pakistan from its grey list. Pakistan has been on the FATF grey list continuously since June 2018. About FATF decided by consensus that Pakistan has completed all substantial, technical and procedural requirements of both the 2018 and […]
In News Recently, the Indian-origin and country’s former Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been elected as the next Prime Minister in the UK. He is also the UK’s first prime minister of Indian origin. About the current crisis in UK Britain is facing a triple whammy of: Slowing growth High inflation triggered by spiralling energy prices […]
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