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Armistice Day

In News Recently, the French Consulate led the Armistice Day observance with ceremonies in Puducherry and Karaikal to mark the conclusion of WWI in 1918. About Armistice Day Also known as Veterans Day.  Commemorated every year on 11 November. Significance: To mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany at […]

US’ Currency Monitoring List

In News India is among the few countries recently removed from the United States Currency Monitoring List which is released by the Department of Treasury. What is the US’ Currency Monitoring List?  It is a biannual report to Congress.  The report reviews the policies of the US’ trading partners during the last four quarters ending […]

A Court of the Future

In News Recently, some experts envisaged a need to revamp the judiciary system in India.  Introduction British colonial legacy: The Indian judicial system follows the common law system based on recorded judicial precedents as inherited from the British colonial legacy.  Hierarchy: The court system of India comprises the Supreme Court of India, the High Courts […]

Self-reliance in the Defence Sector

In News Recently concluded DefExpo22 exposed the need for India to acquire self-reliance in the defence sector. More about the news Need of self-reliance in the defence sector: National security: Even as India aspires to become a $5-trillion economy, it is evident that it faces many national security inadequacies.  Dependency on foreign suppliers: The high […]

Draft Telecom Bill

In Context Various industry groups and tech companies have recently commented on the proposed telecom Bill. More about the news Recently the government released the draft of “The Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022”. In the draft government proposes significant changes like Provisions for waiving off dues for financially stressed operators,  Bringing over-the-top (OTT) platforms within the […]

Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi & Remission of Sentence

In News The Supreme Court recently set free all the six convicts serving life terms for the assassination in 1991 of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. The six convicts are: Nalini, Ravichandran, Jayakumar, Suthenthiraraja @ Santhan, Murugan and Robert Pius. The assassination of Rajiv Gandhi The assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India, […]

National Pension System (NPS)

In News  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said ,The money in the National Pension Scheme (NPS) belongs to the people and as per law, can’t go back to state governments. National Pension System (NPS) It is being administered and regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) set up under PFRDA Act, 2013. It […]

Transport 4 All Challenge

In News Recently, the Minister Housing and Urban Affairs launched the Transport 4 All Challenge Stage-2. About Transport 4 All Challenge It is an initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India. Aim:  To bring together cities, citizens, and startups to develop solutions that improve public transport to better serve the […]

E-waste (management) Rules 2022

In News The government recently notified E-waste (management) rules 2022 that will come into force from 1 April 2023. Major Highlights of E-waste (management) rules 2022 Application: It will apply to every manufacturer, producer, refurbisher, dismantler and recycler involved in manufacturing, sale, transfer, purchase, refurbishing, dismantling, recycling and processing of e-waste or electrical and electronic […]

Aadhaar Rules Amended

In News Recently, the government has amended Aadhaar regulations. The Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations have been updated to reflect the changes.  What is Aadhaar?  A 12-digit unique identity for every Indian individual, including children and infants Enables identification for every resident Indian. Establishes uniqueness of every individual on the basis of demographic and biometric […]