In News The Essential Commodities Act invoked to rein in tur dal price. About Essential Commodities Act The Centre has invoked the Essential Commodities Act of 1955 to ask States to monitor and verify the stocks available with such traders. Under the EC Act of 1955, if the Central government thinks that it is necessary […]
In Context The recently passed Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act 2022 has come into force It repeals the existing Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920. Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act About: The Act replaces the similar colonial-era Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920. The new law allows investigators to collect certain identifiable information of convicts and other persons for […]
In News Recently, there has been a concern that the agenda, themes and focus areas that India will set for 2023, lack vision. India will hold the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. India’s Plan According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India will strengthen international support for priorities of vital […]
In News Recently, Rear Admiral Guillermo Pablo Rios of Argentina was appointed as the Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer for the UNMOGIP. About UNMOGIP It emerged from the U.N. Security Council Resolution 39 of January 1948 that set up the U.N. Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP). The Karachi Agreement of July 1949 […]
In News Recently, the 4th India-Bangladesh Annual Defence Dialogue was held in Delhi which agreed to further elevate the engagement between the two armed forces. The dialogue was co-chaired by Indian Defence Secretary and Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division (AFD) of Bangladesh. Major Highlights of the Dialogue Military exercises The talks covered the […]
In News Over 300 cooperatives have been onboarded as buyers on the GeM portal to enable them to purchase goods and services at competitive prices. In the first phase, all eligible cooperatives with a turnover and deposits of ?100 crore will be able to start placing orders on the GeM portal. Why this move? It […]
In News The US firm Microsoft has become the first big tech company to join the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). About ONDC: Launched by DPIIT It is a not-for-profit organisation that will offer a network to enable local digital commerce stores across industries to be discovered and engaged by any network-enabled applications. It […]
In News Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U). Key Points PMAY-U will be continued up to 31st December 2024. The financial assistance is to be provided for the completion of already sanctioned 122.69 lakh houses till […]
In News Recently, India and the UK concluded the fifth round of talks for the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). About For this round of negotiations, technical experts from both sides came together for detailed draft treaty text discussions in 85 separate sessions covering 15 policy areas. Indian and UK officials will continue to work […]
In News Recently, Nitish Kumar has taken oath as Bihar’s Chief Minister for a record eighth time. Office of Chief Minister About: In the scheme of the Parliamentary system of government provided by the Constitution, the Governor is the nominal executive authority (de jure executive) and the Chief Minister is the real executive authority (de […]
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