In News Recently, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has said that it has put on hold and is reviewing all activities relating to Russia and Belarus in the wake of the current conflict in Ukraine. About Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) China’s leader Xi Jinping first proposed an Asian infrastructure bank at an APEC summit […]
In News Recently, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has sent relief material to Ukraine. About Established in 2006, NDRF is the world’s single largest force dedicated to disaster response. It is functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs, within the overall command, control and leadership of the Director-General. Organisation: At present, the NDRF consists […]
In News The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) celebrated its 17th Foundation Day. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) It was set up in March 2007 under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005, an Act of Parliament (December 2005). It is a statutory body under the […]
In News In the recent meeting, QUAD leaders discussed the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and assessed its broader implications. Major Highlights of the meeting Among the four countries, India has been the only one to abstain on Ukraine-related resolutions criticising Russia in the United Nations, which has led to considerable consternation in […]
In News Trade and industry bodies as well as some tech companies from the US have initiated talks with senior government officials in India to form a new working group to discuss issues related to the data protection Bill and other newer developments in India’s technology sector. Background Earlier this year, a US government delegation […]
In News After its proposal to amend the All India Service Rules that would allow it to call any IAS, IPS or IFoS officer on central deputation with or without the state’s consent, the Centre has issued another order on central deputation of Deputy Inspector General-level IPS officers that may not be palatable to the […]
In News Turkey is activating the Montreux Convention in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. About Meaning: Turkey is set to implement an international convention on naval passage through two of its strategic straits, which would allow them to limit the movement of Russian warships between the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. Significance of […]
In Context India faces uncertainty over timely deliveries of defence supplies in the near future due tensions escalating between Russia and the West over the Ukraine crisis. About Russia is the second largest arms exporter in the world, following only the United States. In the five-year period between 2016 and 2020 America’s share in the […]
In News The Prime Minister of India announced the celebration of Jan Aushadhi Diwas every year on 07th March to educate the general public about the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). About Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). Origin : Jan Aushadhi Scheme’ was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry […]
In News The Union government has allowed manufacture and import of machine-made polyester national flags by amending the 2002 Flag Code of India. History The Indian flag was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on July 22, 1947. The first national flag, which consisted of three horizontal stripes […]
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