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Union external affairs minister S Jaishankar addressed the 78th United Nations General Assembly. During his address, he spoke on several issues including India’s G20 presidency, respect for territorial integrity, global …

In a significant development in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has formally ended its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In other …

Background:The discussion on the reservation of women reservation bill prevalent since the tenure of Former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1996.As the then Government lacked a majority, the …

Background:The PM-WANI, launched by the Department of Telecom (DoT) in December 2020, is one key scheme launched to bolster the penetration of public WiFi hotspots to establish a robust digital …

After being stalled for nearly three decades, the women’s reservation bill has passed both houses of the parliament. Rajya Sabha passed the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, …

In a momentous announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi bid farewell to the old parliament building, revealing its new name, “Samvidhan Sadan” or “Constitution House.” This renaming ceremony took place during …

The special session of the Indian Parliament, which began today, witnessed a heated exchange between Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, and the ruling …

Background:Historical Significance: In 1862, Rabindranath Tagore’s father, Debendranath Tagore, spotted this scenic landscape and decided to establish an ashram, building a house called Santiniketan, meaning “abode of peace”.Name Change: The …

Background:The Marathas are a group of castes comprising peasants and landowners among others constituting nearly 33% of the state’s population.While most Marathas are Marathi-speaking, not all Marathi-speaking people belong to …

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief N Chandrababu Naidu was arrested by Andhra Pradesh CID in connection with an alleged skill development scam on Monday. …

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty visit to Akshardham TempleUK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, accompanied by his wife Akshata Murty and their team, commenced Sunday morning by …

Background:The G20 acts as a platform for major economies to discuss and align their economic policies, promoting global stability and growth.The G20 accounts for more than 80% of world GDP, …

India’s national capital hosted the first day of the G20 summit, which was marked by diplomatic achievements and significant announcements. Global leaders gathered at the Bharat Mandapam, where discussions ranged …

Background:The Black Sea Grain initiative endeavours to tackle escalating food prices emanating from supply chain disruptions because of Russian actions in the world’s ‘breadbasket’.The deal brokered by the United Nations …

The 18th G20 Summit is set to take place in the national capital of India, and it promises to be a significant gathering of global leaders and dignitaries. With over …

Background:In 1970, biologist Arthur Galston was the first to draw a connection between environmental devastation and genocide (which is recognised as an international crime). He made this link when addressing …

Background:Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act (FRA) 2006:Forest Land includes unclassified forests, un-demarcated forests, existing or deemed forests, protected forests, reserved forests, Sanctuaries, and …

Background:While global hunger numbers have remained stagnant between 2021 and 2022, the number of people facing hunger worldwide has increased by over 122 million since 2019 due to the pandemic, …

On 31st August 2023 (Thursday), Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi informed in his X handle that the government will convene a special session consisting of five sittings from 18th …

Following the success of Chandrayaan 3, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched Aditya L1 from Sriharikota on 2nd September 2023. Aditya L1 is ISRO’s first solar observatory mission …