Source: The post is based on the article “Indira Gandhi Peace Prize: Activist Ali Abu Awwad and pianist Daniel Barenboim wins” published in “The Hindu” on 16th December 2023 Why in the News? The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2023 has been jointly awarded to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad.… Continue reading Indira Gandhi Peace Prize: Activist Ali Abu Awwad and pianist Daniel Barenboim wins
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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
Asymmetric Federalism: Why many states in India enjoy special provisions
Source: The post is based on the article “Beyond Jammu and Kashmir: Why many states in India enjoy special provisions” published in “Indian Express” on 15th December 2023 Why in the News? India’s Constitution is tilted towards the Centre. But certain states enjoy special provisions in the Constitution. What is India’s Governance Structure? 1) India’s… Continue reading Asymmetric Federalism: Why many states in India enjoy special provisions
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
Urgent need to control use of e-cigarettes: WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “Urgent need to control use of e-cigarettes: WHO” published in “The Hindu” on 15th December 2023 Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report on e-cigarettes titled Electronic Cigarettes: Call to Action. What are Electronic Cigarettes? 1) E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that… Continue reading Urgent need to control use of e-cigarettes: WHO
Barracuda: India’s fastest’ solar-electric boat launched
Source: The post is based on the article “Barracuda: India’s fastest’ solar-electric boat launched” published in “The Hindu” on 15th December 2023 Why in the News? India’s fastest solar-electric boat named Barracuda has been launched. What is Barracuda? Specifications Details What is it It is India’s fastest solar-electric boat Developed jointly by Navalt Solar and… Continue reading Barracuda: India’s fastest’ solar-electric boat launched
ENACT Partnership + infographic
Source– This post is based on the article “Six countries and UN agency join vital global partnership to advance Nature-based Solutions” published on “IUCN website” on 9th December 2023. Why in the News? The ENACT (Enhancing Nature-based Solutions for an Accelerated Climate Transformation) Partnership has welcomed six new countries and UNEP into its collaboration at… Continue reading ENACT Partnership + infographic
Web browsers working
Source- This post is based on the article “How do web browsers work? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023. Why in the News? Web browsers serve as our digital gateways to the expansive realm of the internet. In this article we delve into the complexity of web browsers, unveiling their working… Continue reading Web browsers working
