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FASTER Software

In News  Recently ,The Chief Justice of India launched ‘Fast and Secure Transmission of Electronic Records’ (FASTER). About FASTER  It is  a software to transmit Court Orders swiftly, securely through electronic mode. It proposes transmission of e-authenticated copies of the interim orders, stay orders, bail orders and record of proceedings to the duty-holders for compliance […]

AFSPA lifted from parts of Nagaland, Assam and Manipur

In News  Recently ,The Union Home Ministry has considerably reduced the “disturbed areas” under the Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act (AFSPA) in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. AFSPA remains in force in parts of these three states as well as in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. The order, effective from April 1, would […]

Mullaperiyar row and Dam Safety Bill

In News The Supreme Court found in the Dam Safety Act of 2021 a panacea to end the “perennial” legal battle between Tamil Nadu and Kerala over the Mullaperiyar dam. Background  The SC was hearing a petition that raised concern over the water level in Mullaperiyar Dam. In the past, the control and safety of […]

Strucking Down Vanniyars Quota

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) struck down 10.5% reservation within MBCs for Vanniyars in Tamil Nadu. About The Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court judgement which struck down the law brought in Tamil Nadu last year. It provided 10.5 per cent reservation to Vanniyars, within the Most Backward Classes (MBC) community, in […]

UAE Golden Visa

In News Recently, Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has been awarded the UAE Golden Visa by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism.  So far, more than 10 Bollywood actors have got their UAE golden visas. Golden Card Visa of UAE It is a long-term residency programme that was announced in May 2019. In 2019, […]

IONS Maritime Exercise 2022 (IMEX-22)

In News The maiden edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise 2022 (IMEX-22) was conducted at Goa and in the Arabian Sea. IONS Maritime Exercise 2022  The aim of the exercise was to enhance interoperability in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations among member navies.  The exercise is seen as a […]

MATLAB on I-STEM National Portal

In News For the first time in the country, academic users in India will be able to access the MATLAB software suite at no cost through the Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM) portal. About The MATLAB software suite is hosted on the cloud server of I-STEM to provide user-friendly access from anywhere […]

Draft Document on Biodiversity and Health

In News A draft recommendation on ‘biodiversity and health’ was released during the Convention on Biological Diversity concluded recently. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is known informally as the Biodiversity Convention. It is a multilateral treaty. The convention was opened for signature at the Earth Summit in Rio de […]

EAM Visit to Sri Lanka

In Context  Recently, the Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) embarked on a bilateral visit to Sri Lanka recently. Six agreements were signed to boost bilateral cooperation in diverse sectors like technology, fisheries and hybrid power projects. They also discussed issues pertaining to fishermen and exchanged views on devolution. Major Points  SL-UDI programme: The MOUs include […]

BRICS Media Forum

In News Recently, leading media groups from the five BRICS countries held the first joint training programme for journalists. About It is the first initiative of its kind. Objective: To resolve the issue facing a shared challenge of how media organisations in emerging markets can innovate and stay relevant in their unique contexts. Topics covered:  […]