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Chabahar Port

In News The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways visited the Shahid Behestti port at Chabahar in Iran to review the progress of development. About the Chabahar Port Meaning: Chabahar is made of Persian words Chahar meaning four; and bahar meaning spring.  Chabahar city is also home to Iran’s only deep-seaport with direct access […]

India-Bangladesh Relations

In News Recently, India and Bangladesh have finalised the text of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on interim water sharing of Kushiyara river. Key Highlights About:  The text was finalised during the 38th meeting of the ministerial-level Joint Rivers Commission (JRC) of India and Bangladesh, held in Delhi. The ministry welcomed finalisation of the design and […]

Taliban 2.0

In News Recently, it has been a year after the Taliban returned to power in Kabul.  Background Civil war The first time the Taliban took Kabul was in 1996. Afghanistan was in ruins and much of its infrastructure was destroyed by a raging civil war. Foreign powers Over the last two decades, foreign powers including […]

India’s policy on the Rohingya

In News  Recently The Central government reasserted that its policy on the Rohingya refugees in India( who it calls “illegal foreigners”)will not change. Rohingya mark 5th anniversary of exodus from Myanmar to Bangladesh. About Rohingya Rohingya, an ethnic group, mostly Muslim, hail from the Rakhine province of west Myanmar, and speak a Bengali dialect.  Myanmar […]

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

In  News  African health ministers launched a campaign to ramp up awareness, bolster prevention and care to curb the toll of sickle cell disease Sickle cell disease (SCD) About:  It is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. Red blood carries  oxygen to all parts of the body. Healthy red blood cells are round, […]

Increasing the coverage under the National Food Security Act

In Context Recently, the Supreme Court has directed the Centre to increase coverage under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). More about the news Supreme Court’s direction: The apex court directed the Centre to re-determine coverage under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) so that “more and more needy persons and citizens get the benefit”. […]

Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011

In News Recently, the Union government has amended the Legal Metrology (packaged commodities) Rules 2011 for ease of doing business and reducing the compliance burden for the garment or hosiery sold in loose or open.   What is Legal Metrology? Legal Metrology treats units of weighment and measurement, methods of weighment and measurement and weighing and […]

Health Insurance for Transgender Persons

In News Recently, the Union government said that the Transgender persons will get yearly health insurance of Rs 5 lakh each under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. About the recent decision taken  Data: There are 4.8 lakh transgender persons in India who will be eligible for benefits under the scheme.  Memorandum of understanding The National Health […]

India-Egypt: 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties

In News Recently Egypt released a Postage Stamp celebrating the 75th Anniversary of diplomatic ties with India. More about the news Diplomatic relations between Egypt and India were established with Egypt’s recognition of the independence of India on 18 August 1947, just three days after India’s independence. Growing Egypt-India economic and commercial relations contribute to […]

Floor Test

In Context Recently the new Grand Alliance government won the floor test in Bihar Assembly. More about the Floor Test About: A floor test is primarily taken to know whether the executive enjoys the confidence of the legislature.  This happens both in the Parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies. It is a constitutional mechanism under […]