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India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations, prisoners

India and Pakistan has exchanged a list of their nuclear installations that cannot be attacked in case of an escalation in hostilities, as part of an annual ritual that has been in practice between the two neighbours for more than three decades. Non-Nuclear Aggression Agreement The Non-nuclear aggression agreement is a bilateral and nuclear weapons… Continue reading India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations, prisoners

George Wittet, who left beautiful fingerprints across Mumbai

The restored and refurbished Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) (erstwhile Prince of Wales Museum) will open this month as the building enters its centenary year. Who was George Wittet? George Wittet was born in Blair Atholl, Scotland. He studied architecture in Perth, Scotland, and worked in Edinburgh and York before arriving in India in… Continue reading George Wittet, who left beautiful fingerprints across Mumbai

China issues ‘official’ names for 15 places in Arunachal Pradesh

China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs has issued standardized names for 15 places in the Indian State of Arunachal Pradesh, to be used henceforth on official Chinese maps. MEA clarification The Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed the Chinese “invention”. Arunachal Pradesh has always been, and will always be, an integral part of India, said MEA.… Continue reading China issues ‘official’ names for 15 places in Arunachal Pradesh

What are Solid-State Batteries?

After Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, now another Indian origin is in the headline is Jagdeep Singh, CEO and founder of a US battery startup. The reason for his recent buzz for his breakthrough battery technology. About QuantumScape QuantumScape Corp is a battery startup backed by Volkswagen AG. Its solid-state battery — lithium metal with a… Continue reading What are Solid-State Batteries?

India-Australia soon to have FTA

India and Australia are expected to complete negotiations for an interim free trade agreement (FTA) soon, a move aimed at boosting economic ties between the two countries. Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) The final agreement is officially dubbed as the CECA is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. The pact covers areas… Continue reading India-Australia soon to have FTA

States demand extension of GST compensation for another 5 years

Many states have demanded that the GST compensation cess regime be extended for another five years and the share of the Union government in the centrally-sponsored schemes be raised as the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their revenues.  What is GST? GST, being a consumption-based tax, would result in loss of revenue for manufacturing-heavy states. GST… Continue reading States demand extension of GST compensation for another 5 years

Centre notifies new rules for Consumer Panels

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution has notified monetary jurisdiction for various Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (CDRC) under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. What are the new changes? The Centre has notified new rules to revise pecuniary jurisdiction for entertaining consumer complaints at district, state and national level commissions, a move aimed… Continue reading Centre notifies new rules for Consumer Panels

Reining in the Direct Selling Industry

The Government has notified the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021, that prohibits all direct selling entities from promoting pyramid schemes or money circulation schemes, while also providing for a mechanism for redressal of consumer complaints. What is Direct Selling? In Direct Selling, goods or services are directly sold to consumers through sellers who act… Continue reading Reining in the Direct Selling Industry

Rythu Bandhu: Telangana DBT scheme for farmers’ assistance

The total funds disbursed under Rythu Bandhu, Telangana government’s direct benefit transfer scheme for farmers, will soon touch Rs 50,000 crore in the coming days. What is Rythu Bandhu? Rythu Bandhu is a scheme under which the state government extends financial support to land-owning farmers at the beginning of the crop season through direct benefit… Continue reading Rythu Bandhu: Telangana DBT scheme for farmers’ assistance

What are Blockchain Funds?

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has ruled that Indian mutual funds (MFs) cannot invest in crypto-related products until government regulations on are clear. What are Blockchain Funds? Blockchain is a digital ledger system that facilitates the process of recording transactions and tracking assets in a network. It is possible to have blockchain… Continue reading What are Blockchain Funds?

Back in news: Aryan Invasion Theory

The 2022 calendar of the IIT, Kharagpur on the theme of “evidence” for “rebutting the Aryan invasion myth” has caused controversy. What is the Aryan Invasion Theory? It has always been understood that the Aryans migration from the Steppe happened after 2000 BCE. In 1953 Mortimer Wheeler proposed that the invasion of an Indo-European tribe… Continue reading Back in news: Aryan Invasion Theory

Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA), 2021

Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2021 has been recently released. About ARIIA ARIIA is an initiative of erstwhile Ministry of HRD, implemented by AICTE and Ministry’s Innovation Cell. It systematically ranks all major higher educational institutions and universities in India on indicators related to “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development” amongst students and faculties.… Continue reading Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA), 2021

[Sansad TV] Perspective – Internet: Regulating the Ban

UPSC 2022 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Context The Parliamentary Standing Committee on ICT has observed that Internet today is an indispensable part of everyday lives of citizens. Hence, the government should explore the possibility of banning particular internet services, such as messengers like WhatsApp and social media websites,… Continue reading [Sansad TV] Perspective – Internet: Regulating the Ban

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