Fact Box: Recent Surge of 4B Movement in the US
The recent US presidential election has sparked important interest in the South Korean 4B movement. This movement advocates for women to abstain from dating, sex, marriage, and childbirth. Following Donald Trump’s victory, many American women have turned to this radical ..
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Student Direct Stream (SDS): Canada Ends Fast-Track Visa for Students
Canada has announced the suspension of the Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa programme. This decision impacts international students, particularly from India. The SDS programme was introduced in 2018 to expedite study permit applications. It aimed to alleviate housing and resource ..
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Dhangars Demand Grazing Corridors in Maharashtra
Recently, a large group of Dhangars marched to the office of the subdivisional officer in Khamgaon, Maharashtra. They demanded a “grazing corridor” for their sheep and goats. Who are the Dhangars? The Dhangars are a community of shepherds. They live ..
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
India Proposes Digital Competition Bill, 2024 Against Tech Giants
The government has proposed the Digital Competition Bill, 2024 taking a clue from European regulatory frameworks This draft law aims to regulate the operations of major technology firms such as Google, Facebook, and Amazon, ensuring they do not misuse their ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Supreme Court Exempts Lawyers From Consumer Act Liability
On 14 May 2024, the Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment exempting lawyers from liability under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986. The decision overturned a previous ruling by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) from 2007, which ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Three Indian Literary Works Added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
UNESCO’s Memory of the World (MOW) program has recently added three Indian literary works – Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayaloka-Locana, to its Asia-Pacific Regional Register. This took place during the tenth meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
IIM Ahmedabad Tops India’s Educational Institutions in Center for World University Rankings 2024
As per the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) Report 2024, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad has been ranked as the best-performing institute across India. IIM Ahmedabad climbed nine spots to secure the 410th position globally. The rankings process ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
TCS Launches AI Center of Excellence in Paris
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS), India’s largest IT services exporter, has announced plans to establish a unique ‘human-centric’ artificial intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Paris. The announcement is as per strategic expansion of TCS into European markets, focusing ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs