What is the news? University Grants Commission(UGC) has released a Draft National Higher Educational Qualification Framework (NHEQF). What is the Draft National Higher Educational Qualification Framework (NHEQF)? It has been released as part of a set of reforms that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisages. This draft framework is not intended to promote a… Continue reading UGC releases draft National Higher Educational Qualification Framework
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Explained: At the root of Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border dispute, a committee report from 1951
What is the News? Recently, Assam Chief Minister met his Arunachal counterpart to discuss decades-old boundary dispute between the two states. What is the historical background of the boundary dispute between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh? The dispute dates back to the British era when in 1873 British announced inner line regulation. British demarcated planes and… Continue reading Explained: At the root of Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border dispute, a committee report from 1951
World Wetlands Day: Sanctuaries in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh listed as Ramsar sites
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary?3 What is Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary?4 What is the National Wetland Decadal Change Atlas? What is the News? On the occasion of World Wetlands Day, Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh have been included as Ramsar Site from India. With… Continue reading World Wetlands Day: Sanctuaries in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh listed as Ramsar sites
FM call for paradigm change in urban planning ‘opportunity of a lifetime’: Experts
News: On emphasizing urban planning, Finance Minister (FM) said when India will celebrate its 100th Independence Day, nearly half the population would be in urban areas. Must read: Union Budget 2022-23: Highlights, tax proposals, concerns – Explained, pointwise Contents1 What is the announcement on urban planning from budget 2022-23?2 What is the need for urban planning?3… Continue reading FM call for paradigm change in urban planning ‘opportunity of a lifetime’: Experts
Cryptocurrency tax: Budget 2022 unveils norms for virtual digital assets
What is the News? In Budget 2022, the Finance Minister has announced several norms for virtual digital assets. What are the steps announced by the Finance Minister for crypto assets? Digital Rupee: Reserve Bank of India will launch a Digital Rupee – India’s version of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by 2022-23. The CBDC will… Continue reading Cryptocurrency tax: Budget 2022 unveils norms for virtual digital assets
Budget 2022: Auctions By March, Rollout By FY23 Govt lays ground for 5G rollout; pushes rural broadband deadline to 2025
What is the News? In the Budget 2022, the Union Finance Minister has announced several initiatives in the Telecom Sector. What are the initiatives announced by the Finance Minister in the Telecom Sector? Firstly, the Government will hold an auction for the 5G spectrum in 2022, but the implementation of services will happen in 2022-2023. … Continue reading Budget 2022: Auctions By March, Rollout By FY23 Govt lays ground for 5G rollout; pushes rural broadband deadline to 2025
MHA budget hiked by 11 per cent, lion’s share of allocation for police
What is the News? Finance Minister has announced the budget for 2022-23. The budget provided ample allocation for internal security. About the allocation of budget for internal security Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA): In the Union Budget for 2022-23, 1.85 lakh crore has been allocated to MHA. This is an increase of 11% over the… Continue reading MHA budget hiked by 11 per cent, lion’s share of allocation for police
Explained: Kerala’s proposal to limit Lokayukta’s powers, and laws in other states
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the proposal all about?3 What is Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act? How does it work?4 How does Lokayuktas work in states? What is the news? Recently, the Kerala government has proposed to amend the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act with an ordinance. This move has attracted criticism from the opposition.… Continue reading Explained: Kerala’s proposal to limit Lokayukta’s powers, and laws in other states
At UNSC meet on Ukraine, India walks the tightrope
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Russia-Ukraine Conflict?3 What had happened at the UNSC regarding the Russia-Ukraine issue?4 What was India’s statement at the UNSC on the Russia-Ukraine issue? What is the News? At the UN Security Council, India has played a tightrope walk on the Russia-Ukraine issue, with a slight tilt towards… Continue reading At UNSC meet on Ukraine, India walks the tightrope
Doing Business in a New World
News: Recently, Luttwak an amercian startegist discussed the legacy of the Indian strategist late K Subrahmanyam and addressed the emerging consensus on the importance of economics in global affairs. Contents1 What is current scenario of Indian economy?2 How geo-economics plays a significant role in geopolitics?3 How India is adapting to new geo-economic order?4 What is… Continue reading Doing Business in a New World
