Nagaland’s Directorate of Minority Affairs

The Nagaland Government has recently established a new Directorate of Minority Affairs under the Planning & Transformation Department to manage schemes and programs related to the educational, economic, infrastructural, and special needs of minorities. The move was approved by the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

C-DAC’s Technology Transfers

C-DAC, a research and development organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has recently transferred its indigenous technology of Power Quality Solution and Railways VCU solutions to industry partners. Technology Details The Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) technology ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Recent Key Decisions of Himachal Pradesh Government

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet recently announced a series of changes recently, affecting several aspects of the state. Key Decisions of the Himachal Pradesh Government Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi The cabinet decided to provide Rs 1,500 per month to all ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Notification to Tweak PMLA

The Indian government recently widened the scope of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, to include transactions facilitated by chartered accountants, company secretaries, and cost and works accountants. This move is part of the government’s efforts to tackle ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Defending Creative Voices Report

UNESCO has recently published a report called Defending Creative Voices which highlights the need for increased protection for artists who have been affected by armed conflicts, political instability, and natural calamities. This report comes in light of the dangers that ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Tu-160 Bomber

Russia has reportedly deployed the world’s largest bomber, the Tu-160, in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Tu-160, also known as the Blackjack in NATO countries, is a strategic bomber developed by Russia’s Tupolev Design Bureau in the 1980s. Capabilities ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

China Competition 2.0 Bill

US senators have launched a new legislative push called the China Competition Bill 2.0 to counter China’s growing influence in various areas. What is the Purpose of the China Competition Bill 2.0? The China Competition Bill 2.0 aims to limit ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

New York Becomes the First US State to Ban Fossil Fuels in New Buildings

New York has taken a monumental step in the fight against climate change by becoming the first state in the United States to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings. This decision has been seen as ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

“Is an End to Child Marriage Within Reach?” Report

Child marriage remains a prevalent issue worldwide, with many underage individuals forced into marriage despite various rules and laws prohibiting the practice. The United Nations defines child marriage as a marriage under the age of 18 and considers it a ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Global Report on Food Crises 2023

The Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) for 2023 was produced by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN) and released by the Global Network against Food Crises (GNAFC). The GRFC report serves as a reference document for acute food insecurity ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs