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Financial Inclusion Index

In News  The Reserve Bank of India’s Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) has improved to 56.4 in March 2022 vis-à-vis 53.9 in March 2021, with growth witnessed across all the sub-indices.  The index is published annually in July. Financial Inclusion Index About: The RBI developed the composite financial inclusion index to capture the extent of financial […]

25 years of Ceasefire with NSCN (I-M)

In News Recently, the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) marked 25 years of ceasefire with the Government of India (GoI). About The ceasefire between the outfit and the Centre had come into effect on August 1, 1997. The NSCN (I-M) has rued the lack of progress in the Naga peace process after 25 years […]

India’s updated climate pledge to Paris Agreement

In News Recently, India updated its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).  More about the news Updation of the pledge: As per the Paris Agreement’s provisions, countries must ‘update’ their pledges every five years to make higher commitments to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions.  India’s first pledge: The country submitted its first pledge in 2015.  India’s first […]

India, Maldives sign six Agreements

In News Recently, India and Maldives vowed to strengthen their defence and security ties with a major focus on maritime security. This was concluded during the Maldives President Ibrahim Solih’s visit to India. More about the news Line of Credit by India: India announced $100 mn new Line of Credit to finance infrastructure projects in […]

Development (Enterprise and Services) Hub Bill, 2022

In News The existing Special Economic Zone (SEZ) law in India is all set to be replaced with a new law as per the Budget 2022-23 speech of the Finance Minister. The revamped law for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is also known as Development (Enterprise and Services) Hub (DESH) Bill, 2022.  Special Economic Zone It […]

Hate Speech & Blasphemy

In News There isn’t formal legislation against blasphemy.  The closest equivalent to a blasphemy law is the section in IPC relating to Hate speech. More about blasphemy Meaning: It is an insult that shows contempt, disrespect or lack of reverence concerning a deity, an object considered sacred or something considered inviolable. Legal Provisions relating to […]

National Anti-Doping Bill

In News Recently, Parliament passed the National Anti-Doping Bill. What do you mean by Doping? Meaning: The term “doping” refers to the use of prohibited medications, drugs, or treatments by athletes with the intention of improving athletic performance. Regulation: In 1967 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned doping, and in 1999 the IOC led the […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2     1 Supreme Court collegium meets on next CJI, new postings   (Indian Polity)  What is the Collegium System? Its evolution, Constitutional Provisions, criticisms etc. GS 3 8   Tax, prices of many essentials were higher before GST: Nirmala Sitharaman   […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1,8 Pelosi lands in Taiwan, China slams U.S.   An avoidable crisis  (International Relations)  Know broadly about US-China relations, Taiwan issue, what is One China Policy? India’s position on the issue. Possible consequences of Pelosi’s visit to China and its repercussions on […]

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

In Context The “regular monitoring” is done by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to assess damage to its monuments by any atmospheric agents and natural causes. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) It is a premier organisation under the Ministry of Culture, for the archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. […]