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Bihar Vidyapeeth

In News  Recently, Bihar Vidyapeeth was finally cleared of encroachments on the orders of the Patna High Court, putting an end to litigations stretching over five decades. About Bihar Vidyapeeth It was established during the freedom struggle as National University by Mahatma Gandhi, Moulana Mazharaul Haque, Dr Rajendra Prasad and the other similar leading luminaries […]

Reforming Death Penalty

In News The Supreme Court has suo motu opened a review of the process by which courts award the death penalty. India’s justice system Death penalty or capital punishment is the highest degree of punishment that can be awarded to an individual under any penal law in force in any part of the world. Capital […]

Nepal PM Visit to India

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India and his Nepali counterpart launched multiple projects to boost connectivity between the two countries. Key Highlights  Focus Areas: Developmental cooperation,  Power cooperation for projects and transmission infrastructure. Connectivity:  First broad gauge Passenger Rail link: A 35-km cross-border railway line is launched. Linking Jaynagar in Bihar to Kurtha […]

Emergency in Sri Lanka

In News Sri Lanka’s President declared an Emergency as thousands of people came out on the streets to protest the crippling power cuts and shortages of essential commodities caused by the country’s economic meltdown. What triggered the crisis? Sri Lanka’s economic crisis can be traced to two key developments in the immediate past. The Easter […]

India and Turkmenistan Bilateral Meeting

In News  Recently, the Indian President for the first time visited Turkmenistan, where he signed four agreements, including in financial intelligence and disaster management and agreed to expand bilateral trade and energy cooperation to further strengthen the multifaceted partnership. Major Highlights  The following MoUs and Agreements were signed in the presence of the two Presidents: […]

India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement

In News  India and Australia signed an Economic Co-operation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) with an eye on doubling bilateral trade to $50 billion in five years and easing the movement of people, goods and services across borders.   The negotiations for India-Australia ECTA were formally re-launched on 30 September 2021 and concluded on a fast-track basis […]

Punjab’s Claim on Chandigarh

In News Recently, the Punjab Assembly passed a resolution reiterating the state’s claim on Chandigarh. About Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification stating that employees of Chandigarh UT administration will get the same pay and other benefits as those working under the central government.  Under the rules, the retirement age of Chandigarh […]

Draft Indian Antarctic Bill, 2020

In News The government introduced the ‘Antarctica Bill’ in the Lok Sabha. Objectives and Need  There is growing concern over preserving the pristine Antarctic environment and ocean around Antarctica from the exploitation of marine living resources and human presence in Antarctica. In the future, the private ship and aviation industry will also start operations and […]

Merger of Film Bodies

In News Recently, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) notified that India’s several film bodies will be part of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). Major Highlights Mandate:  The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) notified the transfer of the mandate for: The production of documentaries and short films,  Organisation of film festivals, and  […]

CJI on Credibility of CBI

In Context Chief Justice of India said CBI’s credibility has come under deep public scrutiny with the passage of time as its actions and inactions have raised questions in some cases. Major issue Highlighted  The Chief Justice of India listed several issues that were affecting the system.  They included lack of infrastructure, sufficient manpower and […]