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Gandhi Mandela Award

In News The 14th Dalai Lama was recently conferred the Gandhi Mandela Award 2022 at Thekchen Choeling in Dharamshala’s McleodGanj by Himachal Pradesh Governor. He has been conferred with the peace prize for the qualities of non-violence and compassion and he has been called a “universal ambassador of peace”. What is the Gandhi Mandela Award? […]

Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace Disarmament, and Development

In News Former Vice-President Hamid Ansari presented the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development of 2021 to Pratham. About  Pratham is an NGO functioning in the field of education. The award is in recognition of Pratham’s work in ensuring quality education for children of the country, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. About Indira […]

Blue Diamond Affair

In News  Recently, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Thailand’s prime minister signed agreements to expand diplomatic relations between the two countries. The relations were restored only earlier this year, three decades after a high-profile jewelry theft, also known as the Blue Diamond Affair. About Blue Diamond Affair Saudi Arabia downgraded its diplomatic relations […]

PM-KISAN Scheme

In News The number of farmers who received funds under the Union government’s Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme fell by two-thirds from the scheme’s launch in 2019 till now.  About PM-KISAN scheme Objective: Under the scheme an income support of 6,000/- per year in three equal installments will be provided to all land […]

Lachit Borphukan

In News Recently, the Assam Chief Minister launched an event to mark the 400th anniversary of Lachit Barphukan, a celebrated general of the Ahom dynasty. Lachit Borphukan Born: on November 24, 1622 in Charaideo, the first capital of the Ahom kings.  Excelled in the art of Guerrilla Warfare. Led two battles against an alien Mughal […]

Rani Lakshmibai

In News The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered Rani Lakshmibai on her Jayanti. Shri Modi said that her courage and monumental contribution to our nation can never be forgotten. About Rani Lakshmibai  Early Life: She was born on 19 November 1828 in Kashi.  Lakshmibai’s childhood name was ‘Manikarnika’. She was affectionately addressed as […]

Norms to Curb Fake Reviews on e-commerce Sites

In News The Department of Consumer Affairs has recently announced new regulations to protect consumers from ‘fake and deceptive reviews’. It is a part of the Bureau of Indian Standards norms that will be implemented from November 25.  Major Guidelines  Voluntary Action:  E-commerce platforms will need to voluntarily disclose paid customer reviews of products and […]

Development Project on the Great Nicobar Island

In News Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change gave environmental clearance for the development project on the Great Nicobar Island.  The port is expected to be commissioned by 2027–28.  More about the news The development project consists of: A “greenfield city” has been proposed An International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT),  A greenfield […]

India’s First Suicide Prevention Policy

In News Recently the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced a National Suicide Prevention Strategy. More about the policy About: The newly launched National Suicide Prevention Strategy is the first of its kind in the country. The suicide prevention policy comes with time-bound action plans and multi-sectoral collaborations to achieve reduction in suicide mortality […]

Sufism

In News In ‘In Search of the Divine: Living Histories of Sufism in India’, Rana Safvi weaves together a narrative that combines history and geography, myth and contemporary practices of Sufism. Key Points From the Book Shrines being brought to life with writing: Rana Safvi has attempted the daunting task of mapping out the Sufi […]