Source- This post on Telecommunications Bill 2023 is based on the article “Omnibus Telecom Bill introduced in LS to replace 138-year old law; allows interception, right of way, spectrum harmonisation” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 seeks to substitute the Indian Telegraph Act 1885, the… Continue reading The Telecommunications Bill 2023
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Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023 ranking
Source– This post is based on the article “Shri Piyush Goyal releases the “Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023” published in “PIB” on 16th December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has released the Fifth edition of the LEADS annual exercise. What is LEADS ranking ? Specifications Details… Continue reading Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023 ranking
Emerging Threat: JN.1 Subvariant of COVID-19 Discovered in Kerala
Source- This post is based on the article “A case of JN.1, a subvariant of COVID19, found in Kerala as part of the ongoing routine surveillance by INSACOG” published in “PIB” on 16th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently a case of the JN.1 subvariant of COVID-19 has been identified in Kerala during the… Continue reading Emerging Threat: JN.1 Subvariant of COVID-19 Discovered in Kerala
Cyberthreats: Centre sets up secure e-mail network for staff of critical departments
Source- This post is based on the article “Centre sets up secure e-mail for 10,000 users in critical ministries” published in “The Hindu” on 17th December 2023. Why in the News? In response to cyber attacks, the Centre has implemented a secure email system for 10,000 users across critical ministries and departments. How will it… Continue reading Cyberthreats: Centre sets up secure e-mail network for staff of critical departments
Post Office Bill 2023
Source- This post is based on the article “Post Office Bill, 2023: Why it was brought in, provisions, criticism” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Post Office Bill, 2023 has been introduced into the parliament seeking to repeal the Indian Post Office Act of 1898. What… Continue reading Post Office Bill 2023
Khelo India Para Games
Source- This post is based on the article “Union Sports minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur declares the Para Khelo India games closed” published in “PIB” on 17th December 2023. Why in the News? The inaugural edition of Khelo India Para Games has concluded recently. Haryana claimed top honors in the competition, while Uttar Pradesh finished… Continue reading Khelo India Para Games
Tax Inspectors Without Borders
Source- This post is based on the article “Saint Lucia’s Tax Inspectors without Borders (TIWB) programme launched in partnership with India” Published in “PIB” on 15th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) launched a programme in Saint Lucia. India has been selected as the Partner Administration and will contribute… Continue reading Tax Inspectors Without Borders
Mines Ministry to directly Sanctions Critical Mineral Exploration to Private Agencies
Source- This post is based on the article “Mines Ministry to Directly Sanction Exploration Projects of Critical Minerals to Notified Private Exploration Agencies” published in “PIB” on 15th December 2023. Why in the News? Ministry of Mines has introduced a new scheme. Now exploration projects for critical and deep-seated minerals will be directly sanctioned to… Continue reading Mines Ministry to directly Sanctions Critical Mineral Exploration to Private Agencies
Dare To Dream (D2D) Scheme + Infographic
Source- This post is based on the article “DARE TO DREAM SCHEME” published in “PIB” on 15th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently Minister of State for Defence has filed a reply in Parliament regarding the successful implementation of the Dare to Dream (D2D) scheme. What is Dare to Dream (D2D) Scheme? Aspect Details… Continue reading Dare To Dream (D2D) Scheme + Infographic
Supreme Court Affirms Validity of Arbitration Agreements in Unstamped Contracts
Source- This post is based on the article “Arbitration agreements in unstamped contracts valid, says Constitution Bench” published in “The Hindu” on 13th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently, a seven-judge Constitution Bench ruled that arbitration agreements in unstamped or insufficiently stamped commercial contracts remain valid, enforceable, and existent. What are the Highlights of… Continue reading Supreme Court Affirms Validity of Arbitration Agreements in Unstamped Contracts
