1) Regulation of online advertisement: Union Cabinet has assigned the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) as the administrative authority for regulation of online advertisements. It was done by amendment to Allocation of Business (AoB) Rules, 1961. Ministry of I&B was already looking at online advertising, most notably through circulars in 2022 to clear adsRead more
1) Measures to improve financial health of DISCOMs: Ministry of Power notified additional measures including: Streamlining process of accounting, reporting, billing and payment of subsidy by States to Distribution Companies (DISCOMs). Quarterly report shall be submitted by DISCOMs and State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) shall examine the report. Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) loss reductionRead more
OPEC’s Oil Output Cut Why in News? The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, announced a surprise reduction of 1.16 million barrels per day (bpd) in their oil production to support market stability. What is the Background of Voluntary Cut in Oil Production? Background: Oil prices skyrocketedRead more
Troika for India’s northeast region Why in news? In the third India-Japan Intellectual Dialogue in Agartala, policymakers focused to bring the troika of Bangladesh, India and Japan closer. What is the role of Japan in north east region? Japan has historical ties with the North Eastern region of India. Japan attaches great importance to theRead more
Japan in Indo-Pacific Geopolitics Why in the news? The recent visit of Japanese Prime Minister to India reinforces the centrality of Japan in the emerging geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific. How about India-Japan relationship? Buddhism -Exchange between Japan and India is said to have begun in the 6th century when Buddhism was introduced to Japan. PeaceRead more
China’s Diplomacy in Central Asia Why in the news? The China and the five Central Asian republics (C+C5) grouping trade meeting indicated the growing diplomatic ties of china with Central Asia region. What is the status of China’s relation with Central Asia? Ancient Silk Route – Provided trade, cultural, and people-to-people links with the CentralRead more
Yemen civil war Why in News? The warring sides in Yemen are swapping hundreds of prisoners – a move which has built hopes for a permanent ceasefire between the Saudi-backed government forces and the Iranian- backed Houthi rebels. How did the War in Yemen Begin? The Yemeni Civil War began in 2011 after the oustingRead more
Rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Why in the news? India has an estimated 70 million PWDs, making it one of the countries with the largest disabled populations globally, however, the country only has 100 lawyers per lakh and only a few among them specialize in disability law. What is the Rights of Persons withRead more
NCPCR Guidelines for Juvenile Crimes Why in news? National Commission for Protection of Children issued guidelines for trying a juvenile as an adult in case of heinous crimes. How does a juvenile get tried as an adult? 3 categories of offences – The Juvenile Justice Act 2015 (JJ Act, 2015) has categorized the offences committedRead more
Maternity Benefits to Adoptive Mothers Why in news? Recently, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which challenges the Section 5(4) of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 of being discriminatory on adoptive mothers. What is the section 5(4) of Maternity Benefits (Amendment) Act, 2017? Sec 5(4) was not in theRead more
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