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Appraisal of the functions of the Rajya Sabha

In Context  Given the prevailing political scenario in the country, a careful appraisal of the functions of the Rajya Sabha in strengthening the fundamentals of our parliamentary democracy becomes even more necessary. Genesis of the Rajya Sabha The genesis of the Rajya Sabha can be traced to the Montague-Chelmsford report of 1918 and, consequently, the […]

Indian Antarctic Bill 2022

In News Recently, the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022, which seeks to extend the jurisdiction of Indian courts to the icy continent, was cleared by the Lok Sabha. Key Points The bill is set to become the first domestic legislation with regard to Antarctica in India. Aim: Promoting Antarctica as a natural reserve that is devoted […]

National Flag of India

In News Three-quarters of a century ago on 22nd July 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the National Flag.  More about the news Ahead of India’s 75th Independence Day anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the citizens to participate in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ (Tricolour at every home) movement by hoisting the national […]

Simultaneous elections

In News Recently, the issue of holding simultaneous parliamentary and Assembly polls has been referred to the Law Commission so that a practicable roadmap and framework can be worked out. Historical Background Simultaneous polls to states and Lok Sabha is not a newly conceived norm.  In fact, simultaneous elections have previously been conducted in India […]

Droupadi Murmu: 15th President of India

In News Recently, former Jharkhand Governor and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Droupadi Murmu was elected as the 15th President of India. About Droupadi Murmu She is from Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district. She is also the first tribal woman to be elected to the position and the youngest as well. She hails from the Santhal tribe. […]

India-Africa Conclave

In News The India-Africa CII-EXIM Bank Conclave recently took place in New Delhi.  More about the News Forty high-level ministers from 17 countries, including Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Eswatini, Republic of the Congo, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, participated in the two-day summit. This is the 17th edition of the conclave. Four major focus areas for the […]

Abortion Law in India

In News  Recently ,A 25-year-old pregnant woman moved the Supreme Court seeking an abortion after the Delhi High Court declined her plea . More In News  The woman has also challenged Rule 3B of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules, 2003, which allows only some categories of women to seek termination of pregnancy between 20 […]

Crimes against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

In News According to the latest figures, cases of crime against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes have risen progressively in the years between 2018 and 2020. More about the news Cases registered for crime against SCs rose from 42,793 in 2018 to over 50,000 in 2020, and of crime against STs from 6,528 to 8,272 […]

Vietnam ,a valuable partner in the Indo-Pacific region

In Context  India and Vietnam are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.  Strategic Significance of Vietnam  Beginning  The strategic dimensions of Indo-Vietnamese relations, initiated during the 1980s, began unfolding in the form of structured and institutional arrangements during the 1990s.  Maritime domain India is essentially a maritime nation and the oceans hold the […]

DIGI YATRA Project

In News  Consultative Committee of Ministry of Civil Aviation discussed ‘DIGI YATRA’ project About ‘DIGI YATRA’ It is a project conceived to achieve contactless, seamless processing of passengers at Airports, based on Facial Recognition Technology (FRT).  The project basically envisages that any traveller may pass through various checkpoints at the airport through a paperless and […]