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Why in the News? The Post Office Bill, 2023 aims to replace the Indian Post Office Act, 1898, in response to the evolving nature of services provided by the Post Office. Key Provisions: Diversification of Services: Over time, the Post Office extended beyond mail services to offer various citizen-centric services. The new Bill aligns with …
Read MoreWhy in the News? US, EU, and UK have taken significant steps in regulating AI. Agreements, declarations, and global summits highlight the need for AI trust and safety. Source: PixelPlex What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the development of computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. This includes …
Read MoreNews Remittances to India ranked highest in the world in 2023, with an estimated 125 billion dollars, according to the World Bank’s most recent Migration and Development Report. The overall positive trend was bolstered by a notable growth in remittance flows to India from the South Asian region. In 2023, South Asia as a whole …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS2: Issues related to Development , Issues related to SC-ST. Issue In Focus: Forest Rights Act (FRA) enacted in 2006 by the Lok Sabha aims to address socio-environmental conflicts and democratize forest governance. Despite its potential, FRA’s implementation faces challenges, including political opportunism, forester resistance, and bureaucratic apathy. Source: Scribd Historical Injustices: Pre-colonial era: …
Read MoreNews United Nations Organization reform is imperative, as highlighted by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday. Speaking at a Bengaluru Rotary Institute event, he compared the UN Security Council to an old club, with established members unwilling to admit new members and even less eager to be questioned. Observation by EAM on multiple …
Read MoreNews In the final nine months of the current fiscal year, space sector startups in the nation have drawn over 1,000 crore rupees in private investment, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh. According to him, India’s space economy will grow significantly by 2040 from its current modest level of 8 billion dollars. He stated that …
Read MoreNews The inaugural Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) came to an end in New Delhi, with 105 medals won by Haryana, comprising 40 gold, 39 silver, and 26 bronze. Beginning on December 10, about 1,450 para-athletes from all over the nation competed in KIPG 2023. With 62 medals, including 25 gold, 23 silver, and 14 …
Read MoreSyllabus : GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Why in the News? Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman is on a state visit to India, marking his first visit since assuming office in 2020. Indian Prime Minister’s landmark visit to Oman in 2018 solidified crucial agreements in …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport is set to introduce full body scanners and computer tomography X-ray (CTX) scanners by May 2024. Source: Daily Mail Enhanced Screening Technology: The scanners, already deployed globally, offer faster and more thorough passenger screening compared to metal detectors and manual frisking. CTX scanners specifically target …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Pune Lok Sabha seat became vacant after MP Girish Bapat’s death on March 29. Sughosh Joshi, a law graduate and Pune voter, challenged the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) delay in conducting the bypoll. Petition and ECI’s Response: Joshi filed a petition on November 7, contesting ECI’s certificate stating difficulty in …
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