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Chakmas

In News Recently, The National Human Rights Commission has asked the Deputy Commissioner of Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district to submit its Action Taken Report (ATR) on a complaint alleging harassment and false prosecution of some Chakma villagers. About Chakmas Tribal group: Chakmas are one of the major tribes of Tripura. Chakmas are known to be […]

Sangam Literature

In News Recently, Tamil Nadu has sent soil samples for a project relating to the new Parliament building. Key Points The rich cultural history of the Tamils will be featured in a project relating to the new Parliament being constructed by the Union government in New Delhi. Tamil Nadu’s first Agriculture Budget presented for 2021-22 […]

Space Sustainability

In News Recently, the U.K. hosted the fourth summit for Space Sustainability in London in collaboration with the Secure World Foundation.  Plan for Space Sustainability A new ‘Plan for Space Sustainability’ was announced at the summit.  This plan aims to “set a global commercial framework for the insurability, the licensing and the regulation of commercial […]

Shimla Agreement

In News 2nd July 2022 marked the 50th Anniversary of the Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan. Background of the Shimla Agreement  The Shimla agreement of 1972 was more than just a peace treaty, it was the result of the India-Pakistan war of 1971 and sought to countermand the effect of such war.  The India […]

Appointment of Judges

In News Recently, it was found that at least 26 recommendations for appointment of judges to the Bombay High Court which is currently functioning at almost half its sanctioned strength are pending with the government at different stages of consideration. About the recent controversy The Bombay HC has a principal seat in Mumbai and benches […]

Digital India Initiative

In News Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated “Digital India Week 2022” and a Digital Expo at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. About Digital India Year: Launched in 2015. It is a Rs 1,13,000-crore flagship programme of the Government of India. Vision: To transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Vision Areas: Digital Infrastructure […]

Amendment to Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)

In News Recently, the Union Home Ministry amended certain rules related to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). Background The home ministry made the FCRA rules tougher in November 2020, making it clear that NGOs which may not be directly linked to a political party but engage in political action like bandhs, strike or road […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   5   Panel calls for boosting protein, nutrients in government meal programmes (Polity and Governance) How the Covid-19 pandemic “aggravated the silent crisis” of undernutrition in India?A report of the inter-ministerial committee  and its recommendations . GS 3  10 The new […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   BJP nominee elected Speaker in Maharashtra; trust vote today (Polity and Governance) Know about the Constitutional Provisions related to the Governor in calling for a Floor Test,How is it carried out?Significance and the need for this procedure. GS 1 5 […]

Technology is no panacea for Custodial Deaths

In Context  The recent spate of custodial deaths in Tamil Nadu has yet again highlighted the methods used by the police during interrogation. What is Custodial Death ? It is widely referred to as death that happens to a person who is under trial or has already been convicted of a crime. It can be […]