In News Ukraine’s two leading suppliers of neon, which produce about half the world’s supply of the key ingredient (Neon) for making chips, have halted their operations due to Russian attack. Ukraine and Neon Some 45%-54% of the world’s semiconductor grade neon, critical for the lasers used to make chips, comes from two Ukrainian companies. […]
In News Recently ,India and Canada held the fifth Ministerial Dialogue on Trade & Investment (MDTI) in New Delhi. The Ministers underlined the significance of the MDTI as an institutional mechanism for forging robust bilateral trade and investment ties and enhancing economic cooperation between both countries. Major Highlights Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): Both the […]
In News Recently, retiring Delhi HC Chief Justice stressed the need for a balance between judicial activism and judicial restraint. Observations of Chief Justice There is always a gap between justice and law. Merely because the law is enacted, there is no guarantee that justice will be done. If there is any gap, a judge […]
In News Recently, some labourers in Mumbai, allegedly hired for manual scavenging, died after inhaling toxic fumes in a septic tank. Even though manual scavenging is banned in India, the practice is still prevalent in many parts of the country. What is Manual Scavenging? Manual scavenging is the practice of removing human excreta by hand […]
In News India plans to prepare digital maps of all its 6, 00,000 villages and pan-India 3D maps will be prepared for 100 cities, Union Science Minister said recently. SVAMITVA scheme Ministry: SVAMITVA (Survey of villages and mapping with improvised technology in village areas) scheme is a new initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. […]
In News Recently, the Union Rural Development Secretary chaired a webinar promoting ‘Captive Employer’ initiative under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY). About ‘Captive Employer’ It is a scheme under DDU-GKY which is a nationwide placement-linked skill training program funded by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). A Captive Employer is any employer or […]
In News UNESCO said that it had bolstered protective measures to preserve Ukraine’s endangered cultural heritage in light of Russia’s invasion. 1954 Hague Convention World War II: The 1954 Hague Convention was drawn up after the widespread devastation of cultural property in World War II. Together with its two Protocols of 1954 and 1999, it […]
In Context The AAP formed a government in Punjab state and opened its account in Goa with two seats and a vote share of 6%. However, AAP is yet to become a national party. How are Political Parties registered? Political Parties registrations are governed by the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. […]
In Context Recently, Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana said that the Gender gap in judiciary hinders women from reporting crimes. More in News He inaugurated the first ever International Day of Women Judges, almost a year after the United Nations decided to dedicate March 10 to women judges across the world. India was […]
In News Recently, the Chief Election Commissioner backed the idea of ‘One Nation One Election’ and added that he is fully prepared and capable of conducting simultaneous elections. What is the ‘One Nation One Election’ system? The current electoral system of the country holds separate polls for the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies in a […]
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