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Al Najah-IV and Ex VINBAX 2022

In News Recently, the Indian Army conducted separate exercises with Oman and Vietnam. About Al Najah-IV and VINBAX 2022 The fourth edition of India-Oman joint military exercise ‘Al Najah-IV’ is scheduled to take place at Mahajan field firing ranges (Rajasthan). The third edition of the Vietnam-India Army exercise ‘Ex VINBAX 2022’ is scheduled to start […]

Trafficking In Persons

In News Recently, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons was observed on July 30 in a bid to raise awareness about the ordeal of human trafficking victims and the ways to safeguard their rights. Some activists also demanded to bring Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021 as a law. World Day Against […]

Electoral Bonds

In News As per the SBI report, the total amount collected by parties through the Electoral Bond (EB) Scheme has gone up to Rs 10,246 crore from various anonymous donors since its introduction in 2018. In the 21st sale of EBs conducted in July 2022, parties received another Rs 389.5 crore from EB purchases. Electoral […]

Right to Information & Protection for Whistleblowers

In Context Recently, it was noted that since the implementation of the Right to Information Act (RTI), some 100 RTI activists across the country have been killed and several are harassed on a daily basis. Issue Bihar is turning out to be one of the most dangerous States for RTI activists despite being one of […]

Coffee (Promotion and Development Bill), 2022

In News Recently, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is planning to replace the 80-year-old Coffee Act with the new Coffee (Promotion and Development Bill), 2022. About Shifting of Coffee Board: The government would not close the Coffee Board, but would rather shift it from the Ministry of Commerce to the Ministry of Agriculture, to […]

Places of Worship Act

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) frowned upon more and more petitions being filed, challenging the Places of Worship Act. Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 It underlines the need to protect the liberty of faith and worship. Objective: To provide for the maintenance of the religious character of any place of worship. […]

SCO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

In News Recently the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)’s Foreign Ministers’ meeting was concluded at Tashkent in Uzbekistan. Highlights of the event Expansion of SCO:  India welcomed the expansion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to include Iran. 2021 SCO summit in Dushanbe agreed for Iran to join.  Energy and food crisis: India also raised the […]

Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

In Context There are many criticisms surrounding the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).  Recently, the Supreme Court also upheld the core amendments made to the Act in 2002. Overall scenario Money laundering has become a matter of international concern and India has undertaken several international commitments in this regard.  The PMLA was introduced in […]

44th Chess Olympiad

In News Recently, the Prime Minister declared the 44th Chess Olympiad at JLN Indoor Stadium, Chennai. About 44th Chess Olympiad This is the first time the Chess Olympiad is being held in the place of origin of chess, India. It is coming to Asia for the first time in 3 decades. It has the highest […]

World Hepatitis Day

In News World Hepatitis Day is celebrated on July 29th, every year. About On this Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is highlighting the need to bring hepatitis care closer to the people in need.  2022 Theme:  “Bringing hepatitis care closer to you” 3 As: This means making hepatitis care available, affordable and accessible to […]