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Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for instant payments

Google Pay has recently launched a new feature in India, ‘Tap to pay for UPI’, in collaboration with Pine Labs.… Continue reading Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for instant payments

Raja Ravi Varma and his Arts

Raja Rai Varma’s Draupadi Vastraharan is expected to fetch between Rs 15 and Rs 20 crore at an auction. Who… Continue reading Raja Ravi Varma and his Arts

BIMSTEC

Context The fifth summit of the regional grouping, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC),… Continue reading BIMSTEC

Building faith in India’s investigative agencies

Context The image of the institution of police is regrettably tarnished by allegations of corruption, police excesses, lack of impartiality… Continue reading Building faith in India’s investigative agencies

Indian Antarctic Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha

The government has introduced the ‘Antarctica Bill, 2022’ in the Lok Sabha that envisages regulating visits and activities to Antarctica… Continue reading Indian Antarctic Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha

Tripura’s Darlong community in included in ST List

The Lok Sabha recently passed a bill to amend a constitutional order to include Darlong, a tribal clan in Tripura… Continue reading Tripura’s Darlong community in included in ST List

What is a Look Out Notice?

Delhi High Court has sought the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED’s) response on a journalist’s challenge to its action of restraining her… Continue reading What is a Look Out Notice?

[pib] Festivals in news: Gudi Padwa

The President of India has sent his greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa,… Continue reading [pib] Festivals in news: Gudi Padwa

[Burning Issue] Groundwater Depletion in India

UPSC 2022 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Context The theme of this year’s World… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Groundwater Depletion in India

Areas under AFSPA regime reduced: Home Ministry

The Union Home Ministry has considerably reduced the “disturbed areas” under the Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act (AFSPA) in Assam,… Continue reading Areas under AFSPA regime reduced: Home Ministry

Dam Safety Act can end disputes, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has found in the Dam Safety Act of 2021 a panacea to end the “perennial” legal battle… Continue reading Dam Safety Act can end disputes, says Supreme Court

India to set up Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) in Colombo

India and Sri Lanka have signed an MoU for the Indian public sector Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) to set up… Continue reading India to set up Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) in Colombo

Old Pension Scheme vs New Pension Scheme

Many states are trying to restore Old Pension Scheme and discontinue the National Pension System (NPS). What is the Defined… Continue reading Old Pension Scheme vs New Pension Scheme

FASTER digital platform for Judiciary

‘FASTER’, an abbreviation of ‘Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records’, a digital platform was formally launched by Chief Justice… Continue reading FASTER digital platform for Judiciary

The Chartered Accountants, the Cost and Works Accountants and the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Bill, 2021

Context The Lok Sabha has approved a Bill to amend the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, the law that governs the… Continue reading The Chartered Accountants, the Cost and Works Accountants and the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Bill, 2021

India’s Lithium Dependency Worries

Lithium has been among the most sought-after mineral during the past few years, largely on the back of its usage… Continue reading India’s Lithium Dependency Worries

What is Project NETRA?

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is building up its orbital debris tracking capability by deploying new radars and optical… Continue reading What is Project NETRA?

[Sansad TV] Perspective – NLMC: Utilising Unused Land

UPSC 2022 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Context Earlier this month, the Union Cabinet… Continue reading [Sansad TV] Perspective – NLMC: Utilising Unused Land

Rhino population up by 200 in Kaziranga

The population of the greater one-horned or Indian rhinoceros in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has increased by… Continue reading Rhino population up by 200 in Kaziranga

Places in news: Sariska Tiger Reserve

A massive fire has broken out in the Sariska Tiger Reserve and Air Force helicopters equipped with water sprays are… Continue reading Places in news: Sariska Tiger Reserve