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Why in News ? The Supreme Court has recently delivered a split verdict on former AAP councillor and 2020 Northeast Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain’s plea seeking interim bail to campaign for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, in which he is contesting as an AIMIM candidate. One of the judges on a two-judge bench allowed […]

Why in News ? The terms Headwind & Front-Loading Capex were in news recently.  What is Headwind? A “headwind” refers to any factor or condition that creates challenges or obstacles for progress, growth, or performance. In a business or economic context, headwinds can be external factors that hinder the growth or success of a company, […]

Why in News? Ten Opposition members of the Parliament’s Joint Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, who protested against the last-minute change in the agenda of the meeting by Chairperson and BJP leader Jagdambika Pal, were suspended recently. The suspension of Members of Parliament (MPs) in India can occur for various reasons, including disorderly conduct, […]

Introduction: The Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) is the largest international platform of Election Management Bodies (EMBs), established to foster cooperation, strengthen electoral processes, and promote democracy worldwide. Formation and Objective: Founded: October 14, 2013. Headquarters: Incheon, South Korea. Objective: Enhance collaboration among EMBs. Share best practices, knowledge, and expertise related to electoral management. […]

Why in News?  The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) has recently  Advocated for ‘Election Integrity Index’. Context: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar emphasized the need for election management bodies (EMBs) to develop an Election Integrity Index. Addressed concerns during the conclusion of a two-day international conference of EMBs hosted by the Election Commission of India […]

Why in News?  NITI Aayog has published its first Fiscal Health Index (FHI) report. Purpose: Assess the fiscal health of 18 major Indian States based on their contribution to GDP, demography, public expenditure, revenues, and fiscal stability. Time Period Covered: Rankings based on performance for FY 2022-23 and trends from 2014-15 to 2021-22. Released By: […]

India’s Digital Economy to Drive One-Fifth of GDP by 2030: Rapid Growth: India’s digital economy is expected to grow nearly twice as fast as the overall economy, contributing about one-fifth (20%) of the national GDP by 2030, surpassing agriculture and manufacturing. Current Contribution: In 2022-23, the digital economy accounted for 13.42% of national income, valued […]

The hidden dangers of Rhodamine B: a global and local perspective Widespread Use: Rhodamine B is a synthetic dye used in industries like textiles, paper, and leather and is known for its fluorescent properties. Health Risks: Studies indicate it can cause DNA damage, mutations, and potentially lead to cancer, with animal research showing tumor development […]

What is the CBP One App and why was it closed? Donald Trump Deportation Programme: Among his first steps as President, Donald Trump cut off access to a mobile app that allowed migrants to apply to legally enter the US as asylum-seekers. The CBP One entry programme, instituted by former President Joe Biden, had allowed thousands of migrants […]

What is  $Trump ? What is memecoin? Donald Trump had emerged as a vocal advocate for cryptocurrency on his recent presidential campaign trail, presenting himself as someone who would advance the interests of the crypto community if elected to power. However, just days into his second term, crypto investors have shown signs of wavering in […]