In News India and Russia recently agreed to “deepen cooperation” on counter-terrorism issues and enhance bilateral coordination at the United Nations. More about the UN consultation between India and Russia About: It is the third such UN consultation between India and Russia in the past year. Background: Recently India abstained from yet another vote at […]
In Context Recently, the OECD released a draft of the proposed revisions to their 2011 High-level Principles on Financial Consumer Protection (FCP). More about the news OECD’s principles: The OECD is working on how to enhance financial consumer protection, which includes determining what is required to help consumers gain the confidence, knowledge, information, security and […]
In News The Centre recently moved the Supreme Court seeking a review of its order prematurely releasing six convicts serving life imprisonment for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991. About A judgement of the Supreme Court becomes the law of the land, according to the Constitution. It is final because it […]
In Context The last date for submission of applications for NMMSS for the year 2022-23 is 30th November 2022. About NMMSS It is the Central Sector Scheme which was launched in 2008, after getting approval from CCEA, with the objective to award scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest their drop out […]
In News Recently, the 8th Norway-India Joint Working Group Maritime meeting was held in Mumbai. Indo-Norway joint effort for GREEN MARITIME Sector. Background : Maritime trade with Norway dates back to 1600. Norway has the technical expertise in Maritime sector and India has huge potential for development of Maritime sector and large pool of trained […]
In News Recently, five Indian students have been selected for the Rhodes Scholars-Elect for India 2023. Rhodes Scholarship About: It is the world’s oldest graduate fellowship (first awarded in 1902). Based at: the University of Oxford It is a fully funded, full time, postgraduate award. Students from anywhere in the world can apply for a […]
In News The newly elected United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the UK-India Young Professionals Scheme for young Indian professionals. About U.K.-India Young Professionals Scheme Under the scheme, the UK will offer 3,000 places to 18–30 year-old degree holders holding Indian nationals to live and work in the UK for up to two years. […]
In News Recently, the government has appointed senior economist Dr Arvind Virmani as a full-time member of the NITI Aayog. At present there are three members: Dr V K Saraswat, Professor Ramesh Chand and Dr V K Paul. About National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) About: It was set up in 2015 to replace Planning […]
In Context India celebrates 16th November as National Press Day every year. More about the Day About: National Press Day is observed in honor of the Press Council of India. The day is meant to mark the presence of the free and responsible press in India. Evolution of authority of maintaining the ethics of journalism: […]
In News Recently, some of the political parties are promising to switch to the Old Pension Scheme. Comparison between the Old and New system Old System Pension to government employees at the Centre as well as states was fixed at 50 per cent of the last drawn basic pay. New System New pension system came […]
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