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India slams OIC

In Context India slammed the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its “communal mindset” and “anti-India” agenda. India’s strong reaction came after the OIC secretariat issued a statement alleging targeting of the Muslim community in several states in India during Ram Navami processions. Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) About: The Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation […]

National Medical Commission

In News Recently, the National Medical Commission has issued  guidelines on professional responsibilities of the medical education fraternity. About The guidelines explain the code of conduct for teachers and students while studying/working, relationship between a teacher and student, expectations from the two (personal attributes and conduct) and their collective responsibility to the community.  It reiterates […]

U.N. Water Conference 2023

In News Recently, the United Nations 2023 Water Conference was held in New York. About The Conference was held after a gap of 46 years. It coincided with the  review of Implementation of the UN Decade for Action on Water and Sanitation (2018-2028). The review was necessitated after realisation that   we are not on […]

India Justice Report 2022

In News According to the India Justice Report (IJR) 2022, the State of Karnataka emerged at the top among the 18 large and mid-sized States with populations of over one crore. About The India Justice Report (IJR) was initiated by Tata Trusts in 2019, and this is the third edition. The foundation’s partners include the […]

Lokpal

In Context The Lokpal of India, recently submitted to a parliamentary panel that “it has not prosecuted even a single person accused of graft till date.” More about the news About: The Lokpal of India,  the country’s first anti-corruption body instituted four years ago to investigate complaints against public functionaries Though the Act was passed […]

Nagri Dubraj rice gets Geographical Indication Tag

In News The Geographical Indication Registry granted Chhattisgarh’s aromatic rice, Nagri Dubraj, a geographical indication (GI) tag. The Morena and Rewa Mango (both Madhya Pradesh) have also given the Tag. About Nagri Dubraj Rice It is produced by a women’s self-help group. The women’s self-help group “Maa Durga Swasahayata Samuh ” of Nagri in Dhamtari […]

Sagar-Setu Mobile App

In News Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal today launched the App Version of National Logistics Portal (Marine)  ‘Sagar-Setu’. About The SAGAR-SETU app of the National Logistics Portal (Marine) will provide real-time information on vessel-related information, gate, container freight stations, and transactions, enabling digital transactions for payments. The app will boost […]

The demand for Scottish Independence

In News Recently, the demand to hold a second referendum for Scotland’s independence was rejected by the British Prime Minister.  More about the “demand for Scottish independence”  Beginning of the independent Kingdom of Scotland: The independent Kingdom of Scotland was formed in the 9th century and went on to fight wars to remain independent from […]

Dial Up Internet

In News Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India repealed dial-up internet connection service norms. About Dial-up Internet access is a form of Internet access that uses the facilities of the public switched telephone network (PSTN) to establish a connection to an Internet service provider (ISP) by dialling a telephone number on a conventional telephone […]

Competition Amendment Bill, 2023

In News Recently, Rajya Sabha passed the Competition Amendment Bill, 2023.  About: The Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2023  seeks to amend the Competition Act, 2002 which regulates competition in the Indian market and prohibits anti-competitive practices such as cartels, mergers and acquisitions that may have an adverse effect on competition.  The Competition Commission of India (CCI) […]