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SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Raksha)

In News  Recently, the Defence Ministry introduced a portal, System for Pension Administration (Raksha) (SPARSH), to directly transfer pension to pensioners. About System for Pension Administration (Raksha) (SPARSH) It is an initiative of the Ministry of Defence which aims at providing a comprehensive solution to the administration of pension to the defence pensioners in line […]

Indo-German Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development

In News  Recently, India and Germany  decided to launch an Indo-German Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development. Major Highlights of Partnership  Development assistance: Under this, Germany has committed to providing additional development assistance of €10 billion till 2030 to support India’s green growth plans.  This assistance will be provided to India under the Joint Declaration […]

2nd India-Nordic Summit

In News The Indian Prime Minister participated in the 2nd India-Nordic Summit along with Prime Ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Finland at Copenhagen in Denmark.  1st India-Nordic Summit was held in 2018 in Stockholm. About the Summit Aim: The summit focused on economic engagement, green partnership and mobility and cooperation in the Arctic […]

Office-of-Profit

In News Election Commission sent notice to Jharkhand C.M for allotment of mining lease to himself over Office-of-Profit charge. What is the issue? The Election Commission has sought an explanation on the ‘office of profit’ charge from the Jharkhand C.M. The Commission said that the holding of office of profit by the Chief Minister would […]

Unique Disability ID (UDID) Scheme

In News  The Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry asked states to speed up the implementation of the UDID scheme for persons with disabilities (PwD) in the 75 districts across India, which have been selected for their connection with the freedom struggle. About Unique Disability ID (UDID) scheme  It was initiated by the Department of […]

National Intelligence Grid NATGRID

In News Recently, the Union home minister inaugurated the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) campus in Bengaluru. About NATGRID About: It is an attached office of the Ministry of Home Affairs that has been created as an IT platform to assist the intelligence and law enforcement agencies in ensuring national and internal security, with the ultimate […]

India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership

In News Recently, India and Denmark agreed to further strengthen the Green Strategic Partnership with a focus on green hydrogen, renewable energy and wastewater management.  Major Highlights of the Meeting Focus on various sectors A number of agreements covering sectors such as green shipping, animal husbandry and dairying, water management, energy, and cultural exchange were […]

NCRB Report on Prison Inmates

In Context  According to the latest available data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for 2020, about 76% of all prison inmates in the country were undertrials, of which about 68% were either illiterate or school dropouts. Major Findings of Report  Of the total 4,88,511 prison inmates, 3,71,848 were found to be undertrials. […]

World Press Freedom Index 2022

In News India drop by 8 positions in the recently released World Press Freedom Index by the international journalism not-for-profit body, Reporters Without Borders (RSF). About World Press Freedom Index The Index has been released every year by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) since 2002. Reporters Without Borders (RSF)is an international NGO, based in Paris which […]

Dual Governance Dilemma in Delhi

In News In the absence of statehood for Delhi, there has been a prolonged confrontation on the relative powers of the elected government and the Lieutenant Governor/ Union government. Dual Governance of Delhi Delhi as Union territory (UT) and National Capital Territory (NCT):  Delhi holds a unique position in India’s administrative framework.  As a Union […]