News: India has successfully test-fired its intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-5 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. About Agni-5 Ballistic Missile It is a land based nuclear-capable long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a range of 5000 km. It is the most advanced missile in the Agni series, which forms the backbone of India’s… Continue reading Agni-5 Ballistic Missile
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Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan
News: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has officially launched the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, envisaged as the world’s largest tribal grassroots leadership programme. About Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan The Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan is a national movement to build a decentralized tribal leadership and governance ecosystem. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Tribal Affairs Aim: It is aimed at empowering… Continue reading Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan
Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025
News: The Union government has taken a decisive step to regulate India’s fast-growing online gaming sector with the introduction of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. About Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025 The Bill seeks to promote e-sports and socially beneficial games while imposing a complete ban on money-based… Continue reading Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025
Young Bengal Movement
News: Rosinka Chaudhuri in India’s First Radicals: Young Bengal and the British Empire (India Viking) describes about the Young Bengal Movement of 19th century. About Young Bengal Movement Origin and Leadership The Young Bengal Movement was an intellectual and social reform movement in Bengal during the early 19th century (1820s-1830s). Leader: It was led by… Continue reading Young Bengal Movement
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025
News: The Government introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha aiming to amend 355 provisions across 16 Central Acts to ease their applicability. About Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 The Bill builds on the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, which was the first consolidated legislation… Continue reading Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025
Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC)
News: The Ministry of Finance has removed the 11% import duty (5% Basic Customs Duty and 5% Agriculture Infrastructure & Development Cess) on cotton till September 30. About Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) It is a tax imposed by the government on the commercial production of agricultural produce. Introduction: It was introduced in the… Continue reading Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC)
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) – Appointment and Removal
News: The opposition parties threaten the impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and action against the two election commissioners. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) – Appointment and Removal Constitutional and Legal Provisions Article 324 of the Constitution and the CEC and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 lay down… Continue reading Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) – Appointment and Removal
Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)
News: The Health department in Kozhikode, Kerala, has issued an alert against primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in the district in view of the reporting of three cases of the infection and a death here in recent days. About Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) It is a rare but lethal central nervous system infection Caused by: It… Continue reading Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)
Nominations to Union Territory Assemblies
News: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has informed the Jammu and Kashmir High Court that the Union Territory’s Lieutenant-Governor can nominate five members to the J&K Legislative Assembly without the government’s “aid and advice”. About Nominations to Union Territory Assemblies Constitutional and Legal Provisions The Indian Constitution provides for nominated members in the houses… Continue reading Nominations to Union Territory Assemblies
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
News: Prime Minister announced the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana from the historic Red Fort on August 15th. About Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana It is a key initiative which aims to support creation over 3.5 crore jobs in two years. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Labour & Employment Scheme outlay: Rs. 1 lakh… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
