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Understanding simultaneous elections
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Understanding simultaneous elections

Science & Tech 01/12/23 12:01 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently, the Union Government notified the formation of a six-member panel to ‘examine and make recommendations for holding simultaneous elections’ in the Lok Sabha, State assemblies and Read More...

Broadcast regulation 3.0, commissions and omissions
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Broadcast regulation 3.0, commissions and omissions

Science & Tech 01/12/23 11:53 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill released recently by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) is part of an arc of endeavours to regulate broadcasting in an integrated manner.' Read More...

Loss and damage fund
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Loss and damage fund

Science & Tech 01/12/23 11:44 AM IST
by Mahesh

'A loss and damage fund to help vulnerable countries cope with the impact of climate change has been officially launched recently.' The initial funding is estimated to be $475 million — host Read More...

sexual education, the need of our times
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sexual education, the need of our times

Science & Tech 30/11/23 13:39 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Caste and gender are the deepest social cleavages in our society.' The intersection of these two social identities plays havoc with the lives of adolescents/young adults in Indian schools and coll Read More...

Scheme to provide drones to 15,000 self help groups gets Cabinet nod
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Scheme to provide drones to 15,000 self help groups gets Cabinet nod

Science & Tech 30/11/23 07:05 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Cabinet has approved a central sector scheme to provide drones to women self help groups (SHGs), with an outlay of Rs 1,261 crore.' The scheme aims to provide drones to 15,000 selected w Read More...

Cabinet approves continuation of fast track courts for trying sexual offences for 3 years
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Cabinet approves continuation of fast track courts for trying sexual offences for 3 years

Science & Tech 30/11/23 06:44 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs).' FTSCs, designed as dedicated courts, are expected to ensure s Read More...

Cabinet clears terms of reference for 16th Finance Commission
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Cabinet clears terms of reference for 16th Finance Commission

Science & Tech 30/11/23 06:37 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Terms of Reference for the Sixteenth Finance Commission.' The 15th Finance Commission, which was handed some Read More...

Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan
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Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan

Science & Tech 30/11/23 06:11 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) designed to provide support to tribal communities with a budget of ?24,000 crore.' Read More...

India becomes Chair of International Sugar Organisation (ISO) for 2024
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India becomes Chair of International Sugar Organisation (ISO) for 2024

Science & Tech 29/11/23 14:12 PM IST
by Mahesh

'India will assume the chairmanship of the International Sugar Organisation (ISO), an apex body for sugar and related products, for 2024.' India is the largest consumer and second largest producer Read More...

To curb fraud, 4-hour delay likely in first UPI transfer over Rs 2,000
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To curb fraud, 4-hour delay likely in first UPI transfer over Rs 2,000

Science & Tech 29/11/23 13:31 PM IST
by Mahesh

'To curb rising instances of online payment frauds, the government is planning to introduce a minimum time for a transaction beyond a particular amount happening for the first time between two persons Read More...