Introduction India and Ukraine recently signed four agreements to provide for cooperation in agriculture, medicine, culture & humanitarian assistance. This came amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in February 2022. It was the first-ever visit to Ukraine by an Indian prime minister after Ukraine became independent in 1991, and […]
Introduction Recently it has been announced that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute certificates to 11 lakh women who benefitted from the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme on August 25, in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon. Who is a Lakhpati Didi? A Lakhpati Didi is a woman member of a Self-Help Group (SHG) who has achieved an annual household
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Introduction The recently released NSSO’s Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23 offers new insights into the state of nutritional security in India. The HCES 2022-23 report presents comprehensive data on household consumption patterns for both food and non-food items, along with an analysis of per capita daily calorie intake. Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) The
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Introduction The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 was recently introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union Minister of Minority Affairs. This bill proposes significant reforms to the Waqf Act of 1995, aiming to overhaul the governance and regulation of waqfs in India. However, it has faced severe criticism from opposition parties, who have labeled it
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Introduction Bangladesh and India celebrated their 50 years of historic relationship in December last year. The relations between the two countries have been identified as ‘a multidimensional fraternal relationship’ – sustaining amid several challenges in the last five decades. From the 1971 Bangladesh War of Independence to the present trends, the historical ties have increasingly
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Introduction On August 5, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the abrogation of Article 370 and end of “special status” for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Subsequently, Parliament used its powers under Article 3 of the Constitution, for the first time, to withdraw statehood and create two Union Territories. The Supreme Court in a
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Introduction India has introduced a Critical Mineral Mission in the Budget 2024-25 to enhance domestic production and recycling of crucial minerals such as copper and lithium. These minerals are vital for sectors including defense, agriculture, energy, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications. Despite their strategic importance, they face supply chain vulnerabilities due to limited availability and concentration in
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Introduction In a landmark judgement, a seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court has reframed how the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) quota may operate — for the very first time since reservations were introduced in the Constitution in 1950. In a 6:1 ruling, the Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y
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Introduction E-waste recycler Attero has announced entry into the D2C sector with the launch of an integrated e-waste Consumer Take-Back platform– Selsmart. The platform aims to transform the e-waste recycling landscape and combat India’s burgeoning e-waste crisis, projected to reach 14 million tonnes by 2030. What is E-waste? Definition: E-waste consists of all waste from
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Introduction Across India’s vast historical landscape, forts stand as silent sentinels, preserving stories of valor, culture, and conquest. These formidable landmarks are scattered throughout the country, acting as gateways to the past and providing glimpses into the rich tapestry of our heritage. Key Characteristics of Forts Thick Walls and Defenses Example: Agra Fort Built by:
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