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Opportunity to repolish India-Nepal ties

In News Recently, Nepal had its general elections, the second since the promulgation of the Nepal Constitution of 2015. Major Points  This was also the first time in Nepal’s history that a parliament had completed a five-year tenure even though legislative activities were conducted for barely 18 months.  The November 2022 parliamentary elections saw an […]

Open Standard Digital Trunking Radio System’ (OS-DTRS)

In News The  Delhi Police is set to design, install and supply the ‘Open Standard Digital Trunking Radio System’ (OS-DTRS) and will phase out the current tetranet wireless network services.  About OS-DTRS The project will cost close to Rs 100 crore and it will be a more efficient internal communication system, aimed at a faster […]

International Lusophone Festival

In News The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in partnership with the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) and the Government of Goa is organizing the International Lusophone Festival in Goa from 3-6 December 2022.  About Lusophone Festival  The festival seeks to further India’s connection with the Lusophone world.  Goa has had historical linkages with […]

Digi Yatra

In News Union Minister for Civil Aviation launched Digi Yatra from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi for three airports in the country, namely New Delhi, Varanasi, and Bengaluru.  About Digi Yatra Digi Yatra is conceived to achieve contactless, seamless processing of passengers at airports based on Facial Recognition Technology (FRT). It envisages that […]

Vizhinjam Port

In News The Kerala government has agreed to the opposition’s demand for an adjournment debate in the Legislative Assembly on the Latin Catholic Church-backed fishers’ agitation against the Vizhinjam port. Vizhinjam Port About: Located on the southern tip of the Indian Peninsula Just 10 nautical miles from the major international sea route and east-west shipping […]

Mahaparinirvan Diwas

In News Recently, Prime Minister paid  homage to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas. Mahaparinirvan Diwas December 6 is observed as the Mahaparinirvan Diwas, or the death anniversary, of Dr BR Ambedkar, the Father of the Indian Constitution. Parinirvan can be translated as ‘nirvana’ after death, or freedom from the cycles of life and death.  […]

Soil management & food security

In News Recently, ‘World Soil Day’ was celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of healthy soils and soil fertility. More about the news About: World Soil Day (WSD) is celebrated annually on December 5th.  WSD 2022 had a guiding theme, ‘Soils: Where food begins’. Significance of the day: It is a means to raise […]

Forcible religious conversion

In News The  Supreme Court recently said that while charity is welcome, its purpose should not be to convert the gullible. More about the news Issue: The court was examining the “very serious issue” of forcible or deceitful conversions in the country. Apex Court’s opinion: Examining the intentions of charity: The Supreme Court said that […]

Global employment scenario post-pandemic

In News Recently, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) released two reports that gave an indication of the global employment scenario post-pandemic.  About Reports The ‘Global Wage Report 2022-2023: The Impact of inflation and COVID-19 on wages and purchasing power’. It discuss the twin crises: Inflation Economic slowdown They created a “striking fall” in real monthly […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2  3 First key meet on G20 kicks off, focus on debt, inflation, slowdown (International Groupings) What is G20 and its objectives?What is India’s agenda as the G20 President?   GS 3 9 In a first navy day celebrated outside Delhi; the president […]