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Aldermen

In News The Supreme Court said the Constitution does not allow nominated members (aldermen) of a municipality the right to vote in meetings. About Alderman Alderman” refers to a member of a city council or municipal body, with exact responsibilities depending on the location of its usage. It is derived from Old English. Historical Linkages  […]

India as the mother of democracy

In News Recently, the External Affairs Minister stated that India has initiated activities through its cultural centres abroad to emphasise the message that India is the mother of democracy. About a democracy Meaning: In a democratic country, people themselves select and elect a representative as their leader.  As Abraham Lincoln famously expressed, democracy is a […]

Vivad Se Vishwas-2 Scheme

In News The Ministry of Finance has circulated the draft scheme for a one-time settlement of contractual disputes in which an arbitral award is under challenge called Vivad se Vishwas 2. Arbitration is a mechanism to resolve disputes between parties without having to initiate a case in court. Need To settle long-pending litigation in cases […]

Gaganyaan: Human Spaceflight Mission

In News Recently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), along with the Indian Navy, has conducted a trial for the Gaganyaan. More about the mission About: ISRO & Indian Navy has carried out initial recovery trials of the Crew Module in the Navy’s Water Survival Test Facility (WSTF) in Kochi. The trials were part of […]

India-South Korea Relations

In Context India and South Korea recently acknowledged the 50th anniversary of India-South Korea diplomatic ties. A walking pilgrimage through the Buddhist circuit About: A group of 108 Buddhist monks from South Korea will walk over 1,100 kilometres in the next 43 days, from February 9 to March 23. Marking 50 years of diplomatic relations:  […]

K.G. Balakrishnan Commission

In News Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment stated that the government is fully committed to providing all the facilities to enable the Balakrishnan Commission to function effectively. About K.G. Balakrishnan Commission  The Union government has notified a Commission in 2022 under the former Chief Justice of India and former chairperson of the […]

Operation Dost: India’s Disaster Relief Diplomacy

In News Recently, under Operation Dost, India dispatched Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft with relief material to Turkey as part of its Humanitarian And Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts to assist earthquake-hit Turkey and Syria. About India’s Disaster Relief Diplomacy  India deploys its humanitarian aid mainly through bilateral and, gradually, multilateral channels.  India’s […]

National Commission of Schedule Tribes (NCST)

In News  Recently in Parliament, the Minister of State for Tribal Affairs informed that the National Commission of Schedule Tribes is functioning with less than 50% of its approved strength. National Commission of Schedule Tribes (NCST) Background: The NCST was established by amending Article 338 and inserting a new Article 338A in the Constitution through […]

India-Canada Relations

In Context India’s External Affairs Minister recently held wide-ranging talks with visiting Canadian Foreign minister. About Both nations reviewed the progress in bilateral relations, which are anchored in the following: Shared democratic values,  Growing economic linkages,  Security cooperation,  Mobility of students and professionals and  Strong people-to-people ties.  Deepening collaboration & EPTA: Both sides expressed interest […]

Ladakh’s fragile ecology & demand of Sixth Schedule

In News Recently, Ladakhi innovator and engineer Sonam Wangchuk completed his five-day “climate fast”. More about the news About: The fast was held by Mr. Wangchuk in an effort to draw the attention of Indian leaders to the region’s fragile ecology and to secure its protection under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. About Sonam […]