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HC: Foreigners can invoke Domestic Violence Act before Indian courts
An estranged wife, a US citizen, filed a domestic violence case in the Madras High court. She filed the complaint to a Mahila Court under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005. To counter her case, the husband filed a petition to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Recent Wave of Tech Layoffs
Layoff means removing employees from jobs. Dismissing due to a decrease in profits. When the profit of a company is not sufficient to pay all its employees, it Lays OFF. Recently, IBM (International Business Corporation), one of the largest tech ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
India to allow NRIs to Use UPI
The National Payments Corp. of India (NPCI) has made a significant move that allows Indians abroad to use the fast payments network Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as long as their domestic bank accounts are linked to their foreign mobile numbers. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
January 9: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Every year the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on January 9. What is the theme of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, 2021? Theme: Contributing to Atma Nirbhar Bharat. Why is Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrated? It is celebrated to mark the contribution of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Global Pravasi Rishta portal and app
The Government of India launched the Global Pravasi Rishta Portal and Mobile app. The application aims to connect the Indian Diaspora spread all over the world. What is the main purpose of launching Global Pravasi Rishta Portal and Mobile app? ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Pavasi Bharatiya Divas Convention
Context in Current Affairs: The Minister of State for External Affairs Shri V Muraleedharan recently launched the website for the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2021. He also announced that Prime Minister Modi is to inaugurate the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
IM Vijayan recommended for Padmashri
The All India Football Federation recently recommended the former Indian Captain IM Vijayan for the fourth highest civilian award in India, the Padmashri. Highlights IM Vijayan has scored 40 goals in over 79 matches. He won the Arjuna award in ..
“Global Indian Physician COVID-19 Collaborative” by doctors of Indian Origin
The doctors of Indian origin spread all over the world have come together under an initiative called “Global Indian Physician COVID-19”. The initiative aims to foster cross system learning. Highlights The initiative will work on early warning algorithm, vaccination, antiviral ..