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Cooperatives in India

In Context The Central Government has recently introduced Bill to amend the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002. About the Cooperative Societies About: A co-operative society is a voluntary association of individuals having common needs who join hands for the achievement of common economic interest.  Its aim is to serve the interest of the poorer sections […]

Artificial Intelligence to Assist Legislators

In Context Most mature democracies are now using AI tools for better pieces of legislation and parliamentary procedures. About Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) is attracting the attention of entrepreneurs, political leaders, and policymakers the world over.  About: It is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs.  It is related […]

Recognition of National or State Party

In News Recently, the AAP was given the status of a ‘national party’ by the Election Commission (EC). The EC also revoked the ‘national party’ status of the All India Trinamool Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Communist Party of India (CPI). The Commission also revoked the state party status granted to few other […]

International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA)

In News To commemorate 50 years of Project Tiger,  the Prime Minister  launched the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) for conservation of seven big cats namely Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma harbouring our planet. The PM also released the summary report of All India Tiger Estimation (5th cycle). He also released […]

8th Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)

In News The Prime Ministerhas lauded Mudra Yojana on completion of 8 years.  PM MudraYojana has played a vital role in funding the unfunded and ensuring a life of dignity as well as prosperity for countless Indians.  Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) About:  The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) was launched on 8th April 2015. […]

India’s Need for Humane Policing

In Context Recently, concern was expressed about the degree of human rights violations in police stations in the country. Issue of inhumane policing The history of policing in many countries is pockmarked by episodes of excesses.  The U.S. is one country which has had far too many instances of police torture.  In contrast, police handling […]

Gaj Utsav 2023: 30 years of Project Elephant

In News President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the ‘Gaj Utsav 2023′ at the Kaziranga National Park in Assam to mark 30 years of Project Elephant. Project Elephant is a Centrally-sponsored Scheme launched in 1992 by the Ministry of Environment to support states to ensure the long-term survival of elephants in their natural habitats. Asian elephants Scientific […]

Amendments to the Information Technology rules, 2021

In News The Ministry of Electronics and IT, notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Aim & Objective To enforce greater due diligence by online gaming and social media intermediaries in respect of online games & fake or false misleading information related to Government business. What are […]

Cybersecurity & Imports from NSO Group

In News The spyware maker Cognyte, often billed as an alternative to Pegasus, has been selling tech gear to the Signal Intelligence Directorate which comes under the Ministry of Defence. The firm in question is Cognyte Software Ltd, which faces a class action lawsuit in the U.S. from investors. About Cognyte regularly targeted journalists, dissidents, […]