Parliamentary Privileges in India: The Lok Sabha Speaker is examining a notice for breach of Parliamentary privilege and contempt of the House over alleged disruptive conduct during the debate on the Viksit Bharat- Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025. The notice cites the actions as misconduct in the presence of the House, […]
Constitutional Provisions Related to the Governor
Constitutional Provisions Related to the Governor: The Uttarakhand Governor has returned the amendment Bills on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the Freedom of Religion and Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion Act, 2018 citing technical and legal flaws, renewing focus on the scope of the Governor’s powers. The Uttarakhand Governor returning amendment Bills on the UCC […]
SHAKTI Scholars – NCW Young Research Fellowship
SHAKTI Scholars – NCW Young Research Fellowship: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched ‘SHAKTI Scholars’ – NCW Young Research Fellowship to promote policy-oriented research on women-centric issues. SHAKTI Scholars is a six-month, grant-based research fellowship designed to support young scholars and independent researchers in undertaking policy-relevant, multidisciplinary research on issues affecting women in […]
India–Netherlands Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC)
India–Netherlands Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC): India and the Netherlands have established the India–Netherlands Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC) to deepen bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation.It aims to identify and eliminate trade barriers while promoting two-way investments, particularly for MSMEs.It also seeks to enhance cooperation in key sectors, including the transfer of […]
India- Ethiopia Relations
India- Ethiopia Relations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman underscored India’s bid to consolidate its strategic footprint in the Middle East and Horn of Africa. During the Ethiopia leg of the tour, India–Ethiopia relations were elevated to a Strategic Partnership, representing a major upgrade in bilateral ties.The two sides signed […]
Internationalisation of Higher Education in India : NITI Aayog Report
Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: NITI Aayog Report NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive policy report on “Internationalisation of Higher Education in India” to operationalise NEP-2020’s vision of internationalisation at home.The report outlines a roadmap to make India a global hub for higher education and research by 2047, aligned with Viksit Bharat @2047.Internationalisation of […]
India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement: India and New Zealand have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in just nine months, with formal signing expected in 2026.A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a bilateral pact where countries reduce or eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers on goods and services to boost trade, investment, and […]
Pa Pa Pagli Project
Pa Pa Pagli Project: Gujarat’s Dahod district has gained attention for a play-based early childhood education model in Anganwadi centres, where the UNICEF-supported “Pa Pa Pagli” initiative has improved learning outcomes and confidence among children aged 3–6 years.“Pa Pa Pagli (First Steps of the Child)” is a play-oriented pre-school education initiative of the Gujarat Women […]
Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD)
Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD): Concerns over space debris safety resurfaced after orbital debris damaged a window of China’s Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft. The incident has renewed global attention on protecting astronauts and spacecraft from Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD).Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD) refers to a combined threat from naturally occurring space particles and human-made […]
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park: The US Geological Survey (USGS) shared footage showing mud erupting from the Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park, highlighting renewed hydrothermal activity.Yellowstone National Park is the world’s first national park, globally renowned for its geothermal activity, volcanic landscape, wildlife, and intact ecosystems. It hosts about half of the world’s known hydrothermal […]
