About In 2022, the government of India launched the pilot phase of open network for digital commerce (ONDC) with an aim to democratise the country’s fast growing digital e-commerce space that is currently dominated by the two U.S.-headquartered firms — …
What’s in the news? Remittances to the country by non-resident Indians rose 26% on year to about $112.5 billion in FY23, underscoring the surge in demand for Indian professionals globally after the pandemic. Remittances to India were $89.1 billion in …
What are parliamentary privileges? Parliament and its Members (MPs) have certain rights and immunities that enable them to function effectively in their legislative roles. These are called parliamentary privileges. Parliamentary privileges are a mix of provisions in the Constitution, statutes, …
Introduction In March 2023, Saudi Arabia and Iran signed an agreement in Beijing, China, to re-establish diplomatic ties, respect each other’s sovereignty and maintain non-interference in the other’s domestic affairs. The agreement came after months of deliberations and four days …
What’s in the news? Corporate Affairs Ministry (MCA) is in the process of finalising Rules for operationalising the provisions of the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 enacted this year post receipt of Presidential assent on April 11. This amendment Act was …
What’s in the news? President Droupadi Murmu has granted assent to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2023. The Bill amended the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act 1991. Highlights of the Act National …
What’s in the news? President Droupadi Murmu has granted assent to the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 (DPDP Bill) after it was passed by both Houses of Parliament. Highlights of the Act The Bill aims to manage digital personal …
About The Nehru Trophy Boat Race named after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru is conducted on the Punnamda Lake, near Alappuzha in Kerala every year. One of the features that make the race stand out is that it isn’t linked to any …
About PMBJP With an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers in 2008. Under the scheme, dedicated …