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Why in News ? The Bombay High Court has recently struck down the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023, specifically Rule 3, which empowers the Central government to form Fact-Check Units (FCUs) for identifying false or fake news against the government on social media and online platforms. What is […]

Hezbollah is a Shiite Muslim political party and militant group based in Lebanon, where its extensive security apparatus, political organization, and social services network have fostered its reputation as “a state within a state.” Founded in the chaos of the fifteen-year Lebanese Civil War, the Iran-backed group is driven by its opposition to Israel and […]

PM-AASHA will now have the components of Price Support Scheme (PSS), Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF), Price Deficit Payment Scheme (POPS) and Market Intervention Scheme (MIS). The Union Cabinet on Wednesday took two pro-farmer decisions, announcing an investment of over Rs 59,000 crore that included providing better prices for farm produce. The two decision are: the […]

One Nation, One Election refers to the proposal of holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha (national parliament) and all state assemblies. The idea is aimed at synchronizing elections to reduce the frequency of elections and the associated costs, both financial and administrative.  Advantages of One Nation, One Election: Cost Savings: A key advantage is […]

Why in News ?Labour and employment minister Mansukh Mandaviya has recently said that his ministry will soon move a Cabinet note on the employment-linked incentive (ELI) scheme that was announced in the budget. About The Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme : It is a policy mechanism aimed at encouraging businesses and industries to create jobs and […]

Why in News? COP29 host Azerbaijan has called on nations to commit to a six-fold increase in global energy storage capacity from 2022 levels, aiming for 1,500 gigawatts by 2030. This proposal was outlined in a letter by President-Designate Mukhtar Babayev to all participating countries ahead of the UN climate conference in Baku in November. […]

Why in News ? It was recently presented by Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM): Key facts about the Performance Report: The development of eastern part of the country remains a concern. The maritime states have clearly outperformed other states, with the exception of West Bengal. Although Bihar’s relative position has stabilized in the […]

Why in News ? The Delhi  BJP president has  recently demanded White Paper in scrapped excise policy> What’s White Paper? In contrast, a White Paper provides comprehensive information, analysis, and proposals on a specific topic or issue. It aims to inform decision-making processes, propose solutions, or present recommendations for action. It’s often produced by governments, […]

Why in News? The Indian government plans to invest Rs 6,000 crore in promoting precision farming. This includes smart technologies like AI, IoT, and drones to optimize agricultural inputs and increase productivity while reducing environmental impact. About Precision farming: Precision farming (also known as precision agriculture) is a modern agricultural technique that uses advanced technology […]

Why in News? The Delhi government wants to early assembly election. What does the law say ? The Section 15(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 says that the election can not be notified less than 6 months before the end of therm of assembly unless it is dissolved before it completes its […]