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Australia-India Leadership Dialogue

In Context  The fifth round of the bilateral Track 1.5 dialogue will set the pace for Canberra’s deepening relationship with New Delhi. About  Australia-India Leadership Dialogue  It is the premier forum for informal diplomacy between Australia and India.  It is structured as a multistakeholder cross-sectoral roundtable that involves 50 delegates including business leaders, cabinet ministers […]

Ramon Magsaysay

In News  Former Kerala health minister K K Shailaja has declined her nomination for the 2022 Ramon Magsaysay Award. About Ramon Magsaysay Award  It is Asia’s premier prize and highest honour which recognizes greatness of spirit shown in selfless service to the peoples of Asia. It is presented in formal ceremonies in Manila, Philippines on […]

Issue of Road Safety in India

Context The recent death of former Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry in an road accident again spotlighted the high numbers of fatalities that Indian roads witness every year. Status of Road Accidents in India As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, there are around 1.5 lakh deaths on India’s roads every year, of […]

Prison Reforms

In News Recently, the Union Home Minister asked all states to modernize their prisons and said that a new law on jail reforms is coming soon. More about the news Colonial jail system: The minister also mentioned that India’s incarceration system is prone to abuse because it was set up by the British to subjugate […]

SPARK Program

In News Recently, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has taken a unique initiative to support the research efforts of bright young minds of the Country by developing the Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK) for Ayurveda students studying in recognised Ayurveda colleges.  About SPARK Program Initiative By Central Council for […]

Group of Seven (G7)

In News Recently, the group of seven advanced economies (G7) agreed to implement a price cap on oil exports from Russia at a virtual meeting of their Finance Ministers. Key Points Motive of the move:  Cutting off a source of financing for Russia as its invasion of Ukraine continues.  With London being a major global […]

14th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM)

In News India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently held talks on bilateral ties. More about the news Mr. Jaishankar co-chaired the 14th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) along with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdulla bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. Bilateral Trade & investments: Both countries have reiterated their commitment to achieving […]

Overcrowding Prisons

In News Delhi’s prisons are overcrowded with 94% more inmates than the sanctioned capacity. More about the news All India scenario: Indian prisons have been housing more inmates than their capacity for decades now. According to a report on prison statistics for 2019 released by National Crime Records Bureau, As of 31 December 2019, there […]

University Laws (Amendment) Bill

In News Recently, the Kerala Assembly passed the University Laws (Amendment) Bill 2022 which alters the composition of the search-cum-selection committee to appoint Vice Chancellors and effectively provide the State government greater leverage in the process.  About the amendments in the Bill  Changes in the appointment process  It proposes changes in the appointment process of […]