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First information report (FIR)

In News The term First information report (FIR) was in the news recently.  About FIR  The term first information report (FIR) is not defined in the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, or in any other law, but in police regulations or rules, information recorded under Section 154 of CrPC is […]

Summoning of assembly

In News The West Bengal Governor returned the recommendation of the Chief Minister to summon the State Assembly. Who can summon a session of the Assembly? There are two provisions in the Constitution that deal with a governor’s power to summon, prorogue and dissolve an assembly. Article 174 of the Constitution: The Governor shall from […]

India- UAE Virtual Summit

In News Recently, a virtual summit was held Between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Major Highlights of Summit India-UAE CEPA trade deal: The new strategic economic agreement will increase bilateral trade in goods to $100 billion in five years (2022-27) of the signed agreement and increase trade in services to $15 billion. The […]

Criminal Justice System

In News The Centre approved the implementation of Phase II of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) project by the Ministry of Home Affairs at a total cost of Rs 3,375 crore during the period from 2022-23 to 2025-26. About The project will be implemented as a central sector scheme. ICJS is a national platform […]

Draft Law on Refugee Rights

In News Model laws on asylum and refugees that were drafted by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) decades ago but not implemented by the government could be revised by an expert committee. About the Bill The Bill lays down comprehensive criteria for recognising asylum seekers and refugees and prescribes specific rights and duties accruing […]

Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) Scheme

In News The Government has approved the scheme of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) for continuation till 31.03.2026.  It has been envisaged to support around 1600 projects under the new phase of the scheme. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) Scheme About: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) launched in October 2013. The Centrally Sponsored […]

Eat Right Campus Initiative

In Context Four police stations of the New Delhi district have been certified as ‘Eat Right Campus’ by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). About  The ‘Eat Right Campus’ initiative led by FSSAI aims to promote safe, healthy and sustainable food in campuses such as schools, universities, colleges, workplaces, hospitals, tea estates […]

Capacity Development Scheme

In News  Recently, the Cabinet approved the continuation of the Capacity Development (CD) Scheme till 31.03.2026, with outlay of ?3179 crores. About  The CD Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme of MoSPI. Objective: To augment infrastructural, technical as well as manpower resources for enabling the availability of credible and timely official statistics. It comprises two […]

UAE-India Trade Pact

In News The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is likely to be signed at a virtual ceremony in the presence of the PM of India and UAE Crown. About It will include a digital trade element, which is a first of its kind for both countries. The United Arab […]

New India Literacy Programme

In News  Government-approved a new scheme “New India Literacy Programme for the period FYs 2022-2027 to cover all the aspects of Adult Education to align with National Education Policy 2020 and Budget Announcements 2021-22. About New India Literacy Programme The estimated total outlay of the “New India Literacy Programme” is Rs.1037.90 crore which includes the […]