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 …
About IIP The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is a composite indicator that measures the short-term changes in the volume of production of a basket of industrial products during a given period with respect to that in a chosen base …
What’s in the news? Two Indian Naval Ships INS Visakhapatnam and INS Trikand have arrived at Port Rashid, Dubai to participate in a bilateral Naval Maritime Partnership Exercise with the UAE Navy. The exercise is aimed to enhance the interoperability …