News: Iran’s Foreign Minister was on a three-day visit to India in keeping with Iran’s “Asia-oriented” foreign policy. It was the first ministerial-level visit from Iran since Ebrahim Raisi assumed the Iranian presidency. What is the convergence of interests between India-Iran? The “Tehran Declaration” between India and Iran affirmed the shared vision of the two… Continue reading Iran foreign minister’s visit reaffirms resolve of two countries to strengthen ties
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Bulldozer injustice to ‘teach a lesson’
News: In recent times, a fringe but influential national spokesperson has been alleged for inciting violence by saying something offensive about the Prophet. Laws in India The Constitution of India permits only a peaceful assembly without arms. Violence in protests cannot be justified under any circumstances. There are adequate provisions in the Indian Penal Code… Continue reading Bulldozer injustice to ‘teach a lesson’
Explained: 2 years after Galwan clash, where India-China relations stand today
What is the News? Two years after the Galwan clash India-China relations reached to the lowest level. The Galwan clash was the first in which Indian soldiers were killed since October 1975, when four personnel of the Assam Rifles were killed in an ambush by the Chinese at Tulung La in Arunachal Pradesh. Read more:… Continue reading Explained: 2 years after Galwan clash, where India-China relations stand today
Railway Innovation Policy: In a boost to start-ups, Railways promises Rs 1.5 crore for tech ideas
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Railway Innovation Policy?3 How will the startups be supported under the policy?4 What is the significance of this policy? What is the News? The Union Railways Minister has launched a Railway Innovation Policy titled “StartUps for Railways”. What is Railway Innovation Policy? Aim of the policy: To promote… Continue reading Railway Innovation Policy: In a boost to start-ups, Railways promises Rs 1.5 crore for tech ideas
Explained: The world of crypto lending
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Crypto Lending?3 What are the benefits of Crypto Lending?4 What is the present status of Crypto Lending?5 What are the risks involved in Crypto lending? What is the News? Major U.S. cryptocurrency lending company Celsius Network froze withdrawals and transfers citing “extreme” market conditions sparking a sell-off across… Continue reading Explained: The world of crypto lending
India, Israel, US, UAE are I2U2, summit next month
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is I2U2?3 When is the first summit of I2U2?4 What is the significance of I2U2 Grouping? What is the News? The US President will host a virtual summit of I2U2 Grouping in July,2022. What is I2U2? I2U2 is the grouping formed by four nations-India, Israel, UAE and the US.… Continue reading India, Israel, US, UAE are I2U2, summit next month
Explained: Why is the discovery of microplastics in fresh Antarctic snow troubling?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Microplastics?3 What did the researchers find in Antarctica?4 Why are these findings troubling? What is the News? For the first time, Microplastics have been found in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica. What are Microplastics? Microplastics are tiny plastic debris that is smaller than 5 mm in length, and… Continue reading Explained: Why is the discovery of microplastics in fresh Antarctic snow troubling?
Hate speech, IPC Sec 295A, and how courts have read the law
Context: The debate surrounding the comments on Prohpet Mohammad have put the spotlight on the law that deals with criticism of or insult to religion. Provisions in the Indian Penal Code (IPC), primarily Section 295A, define the contours of free speech and its limitations with respect to offences relating to religion. India does not have… Continue reading Hate speech, IPC Sec 295A, and how courts have read the law
On India – Sri Lanka ties: Drawing closer
News: Connectivity between Sri Lanka and India seems set to improve, especially between the Tamil areas in the north and Tamil Nadu across the Palk Strait. The projects to link Jaffna by air to Trichy and by boat to Karaikal on the Coromandel Coast form a part of India’s development outreach to Sri Lanka. It focuses… Continue reading On India – Sri Lanka ties: Drawing closer
What commodities should be distributed free or at a subsidised level
News: Recently, the newly elected Punjab government’s announcement of providing up to 300 units of free power to every household. Contents1 Types of allocation of budgetary resources by the policymakers2 What constitutes “freebies”?3 What are the issues?4 Way Forward Types of allocation of budgetary resources by the policymakers (1) providing support to low-income households for… Continue reading What commodities should be distributed free or at a subsidised level
