1st Australia India Education and Skill Council meeting (AIESC) Context: The inaugural meeting of the Australia India Education and Skill Council (AIESC) took place, co-chaired by the education ministers of India and Australia. Main Details: AIESC, established in 2011, is a bi-national body tasked with […]
Aadhaar authentication continues to face glitches Context The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) revealed in a Right to Information (RTI) response to The Hindu that Aadhaar servers experienced ‘intermittent’ and minor fluctuations in authentication for hours-long periods throughout the year until September, totaling 54 […]
Need to expedite trial in cases against MPs, MLAs, SC tells HCs Context The Supreme Court on Thursday charged Chief Justices of High Courts with forming a Special Bench in each of their High Courts to keep a constant vigil over the criminal trials of […]
Necessity of a Comprehensive Menstrual Hygiene Policy in India Context: The Supreme Court of India has given the government four weeks to create a menstrual hygiene policy that focuses on providing sanitary napkins and establishing a model for girls’ toilets in schools. It addresses the […]
Nagaland nod for 33% quota for women in urban local bodies Context The Nagaland Assembly unanimously passed a Bill on Thursday requesting that 33% of seats in urban local bodies (ULB) be reserved for women, addressing a thorny issue and clearing the way for municipal […]
Acknowledging India’s Economic Success Context: The descriptor ‘fastest-growing major economy’ gains significance, particularly considering India’s scale and the challenges posed by the global pandemic. Extra Information: 1. India’s Global Economic Standing: India, currently the fifth-largest economy globally, is projected by the IMF to secure the […]
Bill raising quota ceiling to 65% passed in Bihar Context On Thursday, the Bihar Assembly unanimously passed a Bill increasing reservation for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes from 50% to 65%. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar told House members that the […]