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Same-Sex Marriage

In News The Supreme Court recently issued a notice to the Centre on a plea to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages and alliances between members of LGBTIQ+ community under the Special Marriage Act. The petition raised the absence of a legal framework which allowed members of the LGBTQ+ community to marry any person of […]

Efficacy of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

In News Recently, the Union Government has formed a panel to look into Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)’s efficacy. Key Points about Committee The Sinha committee (named after former Rural Development secretary Amarjeet Sinha) has now been tasked to study – Various factors behind demand for MGNREGA work, expenditure trends and inter-State […]

Constitution Day

In News 26th November is being celebrated as Constitution Day to mark the adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly. Key Points About:  The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949 for ‘We the people of India’.  Celebrated since:  The day began to be celebrated as Constitution […]

Advice on OTT and the Draft telecom Bill

In News  The inclusion of Over The Top or OTT (Communication Services) within the ambit of the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 has drawn much attention and comment.  About the Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill  It is an attempt by the government to update the extant regulatory framework in keeping with the advancements and challenges in […]

India Young Water Professional Programme

In News Department of Water Resources organised the concluding event of the Young Water Professional Programme in collaboration with Western Sydney University, Australia and the Indian Institute of Technology, About India Young Water Professional Programme The National Hydrology Project, Department of Water Resources initiated this innovative 11-month-long programme with the objective to build the capacity […]

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

In News Recently, India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have decided to pursue resumption of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.  Earlier attempts were made in 2006 and 2008 but were not successful.  What is a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)? A free trade agreement is a pact between two or more nations to reduce barriers […]

Unemployment Rate in India

In News Recently the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) was released by the National Statistical Office (NSO). More about the news The unemployment rate: The unemployment rate in urban areas for persons aged above 15 eased to 7.2% in July­-September 2022 from 9.8% a year ago and 7.6% in the previous quarter. The unemployment rate […]

India, Iran discuss development of Chabahar Port

In News Recently, delegation-level talks between Iran and India were held where both sides agreed on continued cooperation for the development of the Shahid Beheshti terminal of the Chabahar port.   Major highlights of the meeting Bilateral relations:  India and Iran discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations including political, economic, cultural, and consular engagement. Both countries […]

Public Policy Institutions for States

In News Recently, States have approached the NITI Aayog, seeking its help to set up their own public policy institutions to boost development and drive inclusive growth. Key Points State’s demand:  Rajasthan, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh have approached the NITI Aayog, seeking its help to set up their own public policy institutions to boost […]

Decline in Child Marriage in India

In News According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), India has seen a steady decline in the prevalence of child marriage from 47.4% in 2005 to 23.3% in 2021. Key Points India:  India has seen a steady decline in the prevalence of the practice from 47.4% in 2005 to 23.3% in 2021. Eight States […]