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Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors (YUVA) 2.0

In News The Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors – YUVA 2.0 was launched . About Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors(YUVA) 2.0 The launch of YUVA 2.0 is in tune with the Prime Minister’s vision to encourage the youth to understand and appreciate India’s democracy.  The National Book Trust (NBT), India, under the Ministry […]

Swachh Survekshan Awards 2022

In Context Recently, the President of India presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2022. About Cleanest City overall: Indore has been adjudged India’s cleanest city for the sixth time in a row, while Surat has retained the second position. Best performing states: Madhya Pradesh secured the first position, followed by Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra in the category […]

Sanitation in India

In News The President of India participated in the event organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to celebrate Swachh Bharat Diwas (October 2, 2022).  Key Points Achieved SDG6:  Through this mission, India has achieved the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal number-6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 11 years before the deadline of 2030. Building More Toilets:  […]

Swachh Bharat 2.0

Context India has made significant progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) concerning sanitation. Background The concept of sanitation in the Indian context has been around since the Indus Valley civilisation.  However, till 2014, sanitation coverage in India was as low as 39 per cent.  Around 55 crore people in rural areas were without […]

AFSPA Extended in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh

In News The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for another six months. About Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and the areas  along the Assam border, are declared as “disturbed areas” under Section 3 of the AFSPA […]

Supreme Court’s ruling on Abortion

In News Recently, Supreme Court ruled that all women, irrespective of their marital status, are entitled to safe and legal abortion. More about the ruling Issue: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act of 1971 and its Rules of 2003 prohibit unmarried women who are between 20 weeks to 24 weeks pregnant to abort with […]

IMEI Number

Context The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has made the registration of IMEI number of all mobile phones mandatory before their sale in India on its anti-counterfeit and lost handset blocking portal from January 1, 2023.  All mobile phones, whether made locally or imported, will need to be registered and get IMEI (International mobile equipment identity […]

PFI ban under UAPA

In News  The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) declared the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its front organisations as an “unlawful association” under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). About UAPA  The UAPA is India’s main law against terrorism and terrorist activities. It allows the government to declare an organisation an “unlawful association” or […]

Appointment of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)

Context The Government of India has appointed Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).  He will also function as a Secretary to the Department of Military Affairs.  Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Genesis: The CDS was created in 2019 for a dual role, as the most senior uniformed officer […]

Moonlighting

In News Recently, the DXC Technology India MD said that the Moonlighting is only one challenge and that is not reason enough for a company to put an end to work from home that had proved to be beneficial for a large chunk of employees. Wipro has recently sacked around 300 employees for ‘moonlighting’.  What […]