What is ‘Dabba trading’ and how does it affect the economy? Context: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has issued a series of notices naming firms implicated in ‘dabba trading’ in the last week. The exchange warned ordinary investors not to subscribe (or invest) in any […]
Militarisation of space Context: The very nature of warfare is on the cusp of major transformation and what is being witnessed is the militarization of space and steady progress towards weaponization, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said on Tuesday while stating space […]
Data Protection Bill in Monsoon Session Context: On Tuesday, the Union government informed the Supreme Court that a new law, the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022, enforcing individual privacy in online space was “ready.” Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 The Bill aims to […]
Efforts to open Zojila Tunnel ahead of deadline: Gadkari Context: Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Transport and Roadways, said during an inspection of the strategically vital Zojila Tunnel, which connects the Kashmir Valley with the Union Territory of Ladakh, that it will fulfill the ambition […]
US Discusses Shooting Down Chinese Balloon Context: Cope India 23, a bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF), is now taking place at Air Force Stations Arjan Singh (Panagarh), Kalaikunda, and Agra. The exercise aims to […]
US discusses shooting down Chinese balloon Context: Cope India 23, a bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF), is now taking place at Air Force Stations Arjan Singh (Panagarh), Kalaikunda, and Agra. The exercise aims to […]
India’s Borders Are Safe, Can’t Be Violated: Shah Context: Home Minister Amit Shah claimed during a visit to Arunachal Pradesh that no country can grab even an inch of Indian territory, as he launched a village development scheme in the country’s easternmost border community. Points […]
Tamil Nadu Governor Okays Re-Adopted Bill Against Online Gambling Context: Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi inked the re-adopted Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, 2022 on Monday. (L.A. Bill No. 53 of 2022). Chief Minister M.K. Stalin described the […]
T.N. House Resolution Asks Centre To Set a Time Limit For Governor For Clearing Bills Context: The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution moved by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urging the Union government and the President to immediately issue appropriate instructions to […]
Centre Plans Revamp Of A Livestock Insurance Scheme To Raise Coverage Context: At the moment, less than 1% of the country’s cow population is insured; because the yearly premium is prohibitively expensive for most farmers, the government is considering lowering the rate and providing a […]