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Saudi Arabia’s Quest for Strategic Autonomy

In News Recently, Saudi and Iranian officials held bilateral talks, mediated by China in Beijing, that concluded with an agreement to restore diplomatic ties which have been severed since 2016.   Recent changes in Saudi’s Foreign Policy Normalization of diplomatic ties with Iran. Saudi Arabia agrees to join SCO as a dialogue partner. Various reports suggest […]

India in Nepal’s Hydropower

In News Nepal is now at the cusp of realising a long-awaited dream of development through its hydropower resources. India in Nepal’s hydropower  Post-independence: Historically, India has shied away from the development of Nepal’s hydropower resources.  Delhi has few legacy projects in the sector, instead choosing to prioritise other infrastructure sectors in Nepal. Current scenario: […]

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 […]

World Homoeopathy Day

In News  World Homoeopathy Day celebrated with the theme Homoeoparivar – Sarvajan Swasthya, One Health, One Family About World Homoeopathy Day World Homeopathy Day is observed every year on April 10th. This day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, who is the founder of homeopathy. What is Homoeopathy? Homeopathy is […]

UN Democracy Fund

In News India, a founding member of UNDEF, has no objections to the Fund giving grants to NGOs funded by George Soros, while he is put on the watchlist in India. UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF) About: UNDEF was created by UN Secretary-General Kofi A. Annan in 2005 as a United Nations General Trust Fund to […]

Preventive Detention

In News The Supreme Court observed in a judgment that preventive detention laws in India are a colonial legacy and confer arbitrary power to the state. Supreme Court’s recent observation  The judgment described preventive detention laws as “extremely powerful”.  They have the ability to provide the state with unfettered discretion. Preventive detention It means the […]

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 […]

Article 371F

In  News Recently, an SDF supremo claimed that the Sikkimese people feel betrayed as Article 371F was “violated”. Latest Issues  the Financial Bill, 2023 redefines Sikkimese as any Indian citizen domiciled in Sikkim, extending to them the same benefits as that of the original inhabitants whose forefathers’ names were in the 1961 register This violates […]

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. […]