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NDB to assess India projects portfolio next year Subject: IR Section: International Organization Context: NDB to assess impact of $7.5-billion India projects portfolio More about the news: The New Development Bank’s Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) is set to conduct an evaluation of its project portfolio in India since its inception in 2015. With […]
India opposes inclusion of ‘environment sustainability and trade’ in WTO Ministerial agenda Subject: IR Section: International Organization Context: India opposes inclusion of ‘environment sustainability and trade’ in WTO Ministerial agenda More about the news: India, along with several developing nations, has opposed the introduction of discussions on environment sustainability and trade at a […]
To take schemes to target audience, Govt to advertise on social media Subject: Polity Section: National body Context: The government is planning to take schemes to target audience on social media More about the news: The Indian government is planning to expand its advertising reach beyond traditional media outlets and include websites and […]
Centre told social media platforms to take down misleading AI content Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: Centre issues advisory to social media platforms to take down misleading AI content. More about the news: The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has issued advisories to social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and […]
India had highest number of TB cases globally in 2022: WHO Subject :IR Section: International Organisation Context: India had the highest number of TB cases globally in 2022 as per WHO. More about the news: In 2022, India reported the highest number of tuberculosis cases globally, accounting for a staggering 27 percent of […]
NATO formally suspends Cold War-era security treaty as Russia pulls out Subject :IR Section: International Groupings Context: NATO announces formal suspension of Cold War-era security treaty after Russia’s pullout More about the news: NATO has formally suspended the Treaty of Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) in response to Russia’s withdrawal from the […]
Govt begins process of constituting Sixteenth Finance Commission Subject :Polity Section: Federalism Context: Govt begins process of constituting Sixteenth Finance Commission More about the news: The Indian government has initiated the formation of the Sixteenth Finance Commission, a body responsible for determining the tax-sharing formula between the central and state governments. The commission […]
The massive displacement in Congo Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The UN International Organization of Migration (IOM) reported that the number of people who have been internally displaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to 6.9 million. What is the conflict in the DRC: The conflict in the […]
The earth’s interior may hold relics of moon-forming mega impact Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography In the news: Seismologists have identified two large blobs in the earth’s mantle, one under Africa and the other under the South Pacific region. Details: These blobs may be remnants from a collision between the early Earth and […]
Jharkhand launches drive to grant land titles under FRA: Why now, challenges Subject: Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: The Jharkhand government started a special drive, titled Abua Bir Dishom Abhiyan. Details: The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, grants the rights of self cultivation and […]