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India’s Sedition Law

In News Recently, the Union government sought more time to file a reply to a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the sedition charge under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). About  Pleas are being filed in the Supreme Court by the Editors Guild of India and Major General (Retired) S.G. Vombatkere. The […]

Strategic Convergence between India and France

In Context  India-France strategic partnership is based on the fundamental conviction of both countries in a multipolar world and in the concept of strategic autonomy. About Both countries have continuously nurtured and delivered on the ambition of their strategic partnership, particularly in the area of clean energy and environment, people to people ties, digital and […]

Discourse on Federalism

In News It is argued that India is at an inflection point vis-a-vis Centre-State relations owing to increasing asymmetry. Federalism in India Meaning:  Federalism refers to a vertical division of power in a political system. It is a system in which power is divided between a central authority and other constituents.  For e.g. in India, […]

Debate on the National Language

In News The recent remarks by a Hindi actor to the effect that Hindi is the national language of India sparked a controversy over the status of the language under the Constitution.  About Background:  The official language issue was hotly debated in the Constituent Assembly, and the provisions relating to it were formulated only after […]

Open Network for Digital Commerce

In News The Indian government is set to launch an Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). About ONDC Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is an initiative whose objective is to promote open networks for all aspects of exchange of goods and services over digital or electronic networks. ONDC is to be based on open-sourced […]

India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

In News The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the biggest bilateral trade pact, comes into force. About The bilateral trade pact is India’s first in the region and the first comprehensive trade agreement with any country in a decade. It would allow 90% of the country’s exports duty-free access to the Emirates. The CEPA […]

Resignation and Reinstatement of an Officer

In News Recently, an Indian Administrative Officer (IAS) officer, who resigned in 2019, has been reinstated by the central government. Rules for Resignation A resignation is a formal intimation in writing by an officer of his/her intention or a proposal to leave the IAS, either immediately or at a specified date in the future.  Guidelines […]

Invigorating the Ayush industry

In Context  Ayush Industry integration into mainstream systems will give wider acceptance to traditional systems of the country. AYUSH is the acronym for alternate systems of medicine — Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy — and a separate ministry of AYUSH was formed by the government to promote these systems. Ayush Industry in […]

Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)

In News The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported a fresh outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD). Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) About:  Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a rare but severe, often fatal illness in humans. The virus is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads […]

Integrated Election Complex

In News Recently, the Chief Election Commissioner of India inaugurated the Integrated Election Complex in Delhi. Integrated Election Complex It is constructed for warehousing and management of EVMs & VVPATs of NCT of Delhi.  The Integrated Election Complex has been built by the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi and Delhi Tourism. It is a milestone for […]