National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) moved the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to the Lok Sabha where it… Continue reading National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021
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Maritime border dispute between Kenya and Somalia
In a move that is set to further undermine stability in East Africa, Kenya has said that it will not… Continue reading Maritime border dispute between Kenya and Somalia
[pib] Development of Rakhi Garhi Archaeological Site
Rakhi Garhi is being developed as one of the five Identified Iconic Archaeological Sites, informed the Minister of Culture and… Continue reading [pib] Development of Rakhi Garhi Archaeological Site
[pib] Mission Sagar-IV
As part of Mission Sagar-IV, Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa has arrived at Port Anjouan, Comoros to deliver 1,000 Metric Tonnes… Continue reading [pib] Mission Sagar-IV
Places in news: Baralacha Pass
For the first time ever, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has started work on reopening the crucial Baralacha Pass in… Continue reading Places in news: Baralacha Pass
What India needs for population stabilisation
Achieving replacement levels of fertility The National Population Policy 2000 affirmed a commitment to achieve replacement levels of fertility (total… Continue reading What India needs for population stabilisation
How scarcity of jobs is fuelling nativism in the States
The article examines the factors contributing to the States pursuing domicile based employment policies. What is driving states to provide… Continue reading How scarcity of jobs is fuelling nativism in the States
Govt. reconstitutes panel for studying mythical Sarasvati River
The Centre has reconstituted an advisory committee to chalk out a plan for studying the mythical Sarasvati River for the… Continue reading Govt. reconstitutes panel for studying mythical Sarasvati River
What is Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?
Last week saw the release of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), which recorded a contraction of 1.6% in January.… Continue reading What is Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?
What are AT1 Bonds?
The decision of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to slap restrictions on mutual fund (MF) investments in… Continue reading What are AT1 Bonds?
Need for national security shield in FDI
Relaxation on Chinese FDI Last April, India had subjected all Chinese FDI to mandatory government screening. The aim was… Continue reading Need for national security shield in FDI
Bureaucrats cannot be State Election Commissioners: SC
The Supreme Court gas held that independent persons and not bureaucrats should be appointed State Election Commissioners. No bureaucrats in… Continue reading Bureaucrats cannot be State Election Commissioners: SC
Places of Worship Act, 1991
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to a plea challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act,… Continue reading Places of Worship Act, 1991
Curbing Benzene Emission
A joint committee appointed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to study air pollution in Kerala has pointed out that… Continue reading Curbing Benzene Emission
How to grow better colleges
The article highlights the important role students can play in improving the quality of colleges and institution in India. Improving… Continue reading How to grow better colleges
The legacy and return of the Bamiyan Buddhas
Two decades later after its destruction, the Bamiyan Buddhas have been brought back to life in the form of 3D… Continue reading The legacy and return of the Bamiyan Buddhas
Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) Mission
India and Japan are working together on a joint lunar polar exploration (LUPEX) mission that aims to send a lander… Continue reading Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) Mission
[pib] 17 States implement One Nation One Ration Card System
Seventeen (17) States have successfully operationalised the “One Nation One Ration Card system” with Uttarakhand being the latest State to… Continue reading [pib] 17 States implement One Nation One Ration Card System
A case for a revamped, need-based PDS
The article highlights the factors governing the food subsidy bill and suggests ways to reduce it. Growing food subsidy bill… Continue reading A case for a revamped, need-based PDS
What is No-Confidence Motion?
The no-confidence motion moved against the coalition government in Haryana was defeated. Motion of No-Confidence If the government has to… Continue reading What is No-Confidence Motion?
