Context The National Research Foundation Bill was recently approved in Parliament to give high-level strategic direction to scientific research in the country, as per the National Education Policy’s recommendations. What is National Research Foundation? The establishment of the National Research Foundation Read More …
Month: July 2023
Disqualification of MLAs
Context: Recently, the NCP led by Sharad Pawar filed a disqualification petition against the nine NCP MLAs who joined the BJP-Sena government in Maharashtra. Constitutional provisions for disqualifying the lawmakers: Article 102 of the Constitution of India lays down the grounds Read More …
Panchayat Development Index
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj released Report on Panchayat Development Index at National Workshop on Panchayat Development Index. About Panchayat Development Index (PDI): The government had constituted a committee for preparation of the Panchayat Development Index which Read More …
Santhal revolution (1855–56)
Context The Santhal revolution took place on June 30, 1855. What was the revolution all about? Santhal Tribe is the third-largest scheduled tribe community in India after the Gonds and Bhils. The Santhal Hul (revolution) was a tribal revolt and Read More …
Scheme to Support Minor Rape Victims
Context: The Union government has decided to provide medical, financial and infrastructure support to victims in cases where the sexual assault results in pregnancies. About the Scheme Aim of the scheme: To provide shelter, food, daily needs, safe transportation for Read More …
SCO Summit 2023
Context India hosted leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for a virtual summit.The virtual summit under India’s presidency was attended by leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Iran as well. Major highlight from PM Modi’s address at SCO: Terrorism: Prime Read More …
SWAMIH Investment Fund
Context: Recently the Prime Minister congratulated new homeowners in Bengaluru’s first project under SWAMIH Fund which has helped more than 3000 families in owning their dream homes. About SWAMIH Fund: The Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Investment Read More …
Dark Patterns
Context: The Centre has asked e-commerce companies to not use “dark patterns” on their platforms that may deceive customers or manipulate their choices. More on News: The government has set up a 17-member task force to prepare guidelines to protect consumers. The Read More …
Bharat 6G Alliance
Context: Recently, the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) launched Bharat 6G Alliance to Drive Innovation and Collaboration in Next-Generation Wireless Technology (6G). Background: Evolution from 1G to 6G Generation Description 1G Introduced in the late 1970s, it offered voice calls with low sound quality and coverage. No Read More …
Daily Current Affairs for 04 July 2023
NATIONAL SCO Shanghai Cooperation Organization It is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation. It was created in 2001. The SCO Charter was signed in 2002, and entered into force in 2003. Head Quarters – Beijing, China. It’s a Eurasian political, economic and military organisation aiming Read More …