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G20 Culture Track

In News  As Part of India’s G20 Presidency, the Government is planning to host five key meetings focusing on the “culture track” at Khajuraho, Bhubaneswar, Hampi and Agra. About  The cities have been chosen mainly for well-known monuments and UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Taj Mahal and Agra Fort (UP), the Hindu and Jain […]

Prasthan exercise

In Context Recently, Prasthan, an Offshore Security Exercise was conducted  under the aegis of Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command. About Exercise  conducted every six months. It aims to integrate the efforts of all maritime stakeholders involved in offshore defence. Source:LM

Legal implications of the Draft Telecommunication Bill 2022

In News Recently, the Department of Telecom has released the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 for public comment.  About Aim of the Bill: Reforming existing telecom laws and regulations, and making them future ready. Background:  Since the 19th century, the central construct of these laws has been two-fold:  Delivery of telecom service (a dynamic concept […]

Digital Banking Units (DBU)

In News The Prime Minister recently dedicated 75 Digital Banking Units (DBU) across 75 districts to the nation. About Digital Banking Units (DBU) Background: It was part of the Union budget speech for 2022-23 where the Finance Minister announced setting up the 75 DBUs in 75 districts to commemorate our country’s 75 years of independence.  […]

China’s ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy

Context In recent years, Under President Xi Jinping, there is a shift in the way Chinese diplomacy is conducted. During the Covid-19 pandemic, this behaviour came to be known as “wolf warrior diplomacy.” What does ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy mean? About: Wolf warrior diplomacy describes an aggressive style of coercive diplomacy adopted by Chinese diplomats in […]

6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting

Context India participated in the 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting held in Hanoi, Vietnam. About East Asia Summit: The concept of East Asia Grouping was first promoted in 1991 by the then Malaysian Prime Minister, Mahathir bin Mohamad.  Established in 2005, it is the Indo-Pacific’s premier forum for strategic dialogue, promoting peace, stability […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   SC suspends Bombay HC order discharging Saibaba  (Polity and Governance) Know about Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), Issues with UAPA. Also know about the Supreme Court’s judgment in Thwaha Fasal vs Union of India. GS 2  3 BIS marks […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 7 SC suspends HC discharge order in Saibaba Maoist link case (Polity and Governance) Know about Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), Issues with UAPA. Also know about the Supreme Court’s judgment in Thwaha Fasal vs Union of India. GS 3 9 23 […]

Electoral Bonds

In News The Supreme Court asked the government whether the electoral bond system reveals the source of money pumped in to fund political parties. About Free and fair elections are central to democracy and an opaque way of funding political parties that destroys the concept of Article 324, the petitioner argued. What are Electoral Bonds? […]

India Strategic Fund

In News The government is making a concerted push for self-reliance in military technology, semiconductors and science-based businesses. About What is Deep Tech?  Deep tech, or deep technology, refers to those startups whose business model is based on high tech innovation in engineering, or significant scientific advances. For deep tech, the business starts with and […]