Explained: Who is a ‘minority’ in India? Here’s what courts have said

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the petition about?3 What is the definition of Minority?4 So, who is a minority in India?5 What has the Court said on the issue of Minority? What is the News? The Supreme Court will take up a petition seeking identification of minorities at the state level and granting… Continue reading Explained: Who is a ‘minority’ in India? Here’s what courts have said

Explained: What will Australia’s new Defence Space Command Agency do?

What is the News? Australia has announced a new Defence Space Command Agency to counter the growing influence of Russia and China in space. What is the Defence Space Command Agency? Setup by: Australia. Aim: To achieve strategic space ambitions and lead the effort to assure Australia’s access to space. Nodal Agency: The agency will… Continue reading Explained: What will Australia’s new Defence Space Command Agency do?

Explained: What are Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles and why does the Indian Army need such vehicles?

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Articulated All Terrain Vehicles?3 Where can these vehicles be used?4 Who manufactures such vehicles? What is the News? The Indian Army has issued a Request For Information(RFI) for the supply of Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles to be deployed in Ladakh and Kutch. What are Articulated All Terrain Vehicles? Articulated… Continue reading Explained: What are Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles and why does the Indian Army need such vehicles?

Global policies that helped India hit $400 billion in exports are changing 

News: Last week, it was announced by the Union government that merchandise exports from India have crossed $400 billion in the current financial year 2021-22.  Contents1 What is remarkable about this achievement? 2 What are the reasons behind a boom in India’s exports? 3 What are the upcoming challenges?  4 What is the way forward? What is… Continue reading Global policies that helped India hit $400 billion in exports are changing 

Budgeting for a well-fed, self-reliant India 

News: In the backdrop of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the Prime Minister of India has emphasised the need for India to be atmanirbhar (self-reliant) in defence and agricultural sector in the Amrit Kaal (next 25 years). Contents1 What is India’s present situation in terms of import dependence?2 Why is Agri R&D significant for… Continue reading Budgeting for a well-fed, self-reliant India 

Explained: What’s behind the new anti-India campaign in the Maldives?

News: On March 23, the Maldivian Parliament disallowed a planned opposition rally in the capital Male. It had been called by former president Abdulla Yameen and his Progressive Party, and its ally, the People’s National Congress. The theme of the rally was “India Out”, a slogan coined two years ago by protesters who claimed that… Continue reading Explained: What’s behind the new anti-India campaign in the Maldives?

Explained: Who are the Bucharest Nine, countries on NATO’s eastern flank?

What is the News? Bucharest Nine(B9) rejected the Russian claim about the eastward “expansion” of the North-Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). What is Bucharest Nine(B9)? About: It is a group of nine NATO countries in Eastern Europe that became part of the US-led military alliance after the end of the Cold War. Founded in: 2015. It… Continue reading Explained: Who are the Bucharest Nine, countries on NATO’s eastern flank?

Film archives are our heritage. They must not be monetised 

News: In recent developments, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has decided to bring all regional and national offices of the National Film Archives of India (NFAI), Films Division (FD), Children’s Film Society of India (CFSI), and Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF) under the workings of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).  Contents1 Brief… Continue reading Film archives are our heritage. They must not be monetised 

Explained: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into Bogtui killings, here’s how the agency investigates

Contents1 What is the News?2 How does the CBI take up cases?3 Can the CBI decline to take up a case for investigation?4 What is the role of state consent in an investigation by the CBI? What is the News? The Calcutta High Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the… Continue reading Explained: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into Bogtui killings, here’s how the agency investigates

A good foreign policy must also make a difference at home 

News: India’s foreign policy is at the centre of debate due to ongoing geopolitical issues like the treatment of Indian students from the conflict-ridden Ukraine.   What are the ingredients of a good foreign policy?   A good foreign policy does not necessarily have to sound nice. It must be able to meet the everyday needs of… Continue reading A good foreign policy must also make a difference at home 

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