In News Recently, the Ministry of Defence has decided to raise India’s annual defence exports target to $5 billion by 2024-25. About The Indian defence exports have increased by 334% in the last five years, according to a Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report released in 2022. India is among the top 25 exporters […]
In News The “Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island” project is facing widespread opposition for its impact on the island’s forest and coastal ecology and the indigenous tribes. More about the Project The Great Nicobar Development project proposes: The 8.45-square-km airport Rs 72,000-crore township (149.60 sq km); A container transshipment terminal (7.66 sq km); and […]
In News Supreme Court has recently directed government to file report on steps taken to end manual scavenging. About The court sought details of steps taken by the government to end manual scavenging, including rehabilitation and payment of compensation and rehabilitation of families. The court has also made entry into sewers without safety gear a […]
In News Recently, a leader of a political party was arrested under section 153 A of IPC for alleged hate speech. About Section 153A of the IPC About: Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) penalises “promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing […]
In News Over 60% of India’s 94.5 crore voters in India have linked their Aadhaar number to their voter IDs, the Election Commission (EC) disclosed in a Right to Information. Recently, the Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021 was passed to deduplicate electoral rolls by allowing election authorities to collect the 12-digit Aadhaar from voters. Key […]
In News The Government has recently approved the integration of 101 agricultural produce marketing committee (APMC) mandis into the electronic platform e-NAM. About The total number of mandis connected to the e-NAM platform is expected to reach 1,361 by March 31. Last year, the Ministry of Agriculture(MoA) also launched the Platform of Platforms(PoP) within the […]
In News Recently, the Uttarakhand government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth ?167 crore for a ropeway to Yamunotri temple from Kharsali. About The Ropeway will reduce the travel time of the temple to 15 minutes from four hours that pilgrims trek to the holy shrine. Project Features Estimated cost: Rs.12,000 crores. Length of […]
In News Recently, “Jaipur Declaration” was adopted at the 18th World Security Congress jointly organized by the Railway Protection Force and the UIC. About The Jaipur declaration” outlines an actionable agenda for UIC to explore innovative approaches that can help global Railway organizations achieve their long-term goal of safety and security. It highlighted the commitment […]
In News The Union Cabinet recently approved extension of the term of 22nd Law Commission up to August 31, 2024. About the Law Commission of India About: Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body It is constituted by a notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Legal Affairs. […]
In Context A deadly malaria vector from Asia has recently been detected in Kenya which is likely to stifle Kenya’s massive progress in the fight against malaria. Kenya is now the sixth and latest country in Africa to report an invasion of the deadly malaria species. Asian malaria vector- Anopheles Stephensi Origin: Anopheles Stephensi originated […]
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