Category: GS Two

AUSTRALIA-INDIA AND UK-INDIA TRADE

Australia has launched a comprehensive roadmap to enhance and diversify its trade and investment relationship with India. This initiative is backed by an initial investment of $16 million in the Australia-India Trade and Investment Accelerator Fund to assist Australian businesses

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HC RULING ABOUT ARRESTING WOMEN AT NIGHT

Madras High Court Ruling on Arrest of Women Key Judgment (Deepa vs. S. Vijayalakshmi & Others) The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court ruled that the provision restricting the arrest of women between sunset and sunrise is directory, not

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COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL

About CAG The CAG of India, as per Article 148 of the Constitution, heads the Indian Audit and Accounts Department (IA-AD). Responsible for safeguarding the public purse and overseeing the financial system at both central and state levels. Upholds the

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THREE LANGUAGE POLICY

The Union Government has withheld ₹2,152 crore in Samagra Shiksha funds from Tamil Nadu due to its refusal to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Tamil Nadu is willing to participate in the PM SHRI scheme but rejects the

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PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMMAN NIDHI (PM-KISAN)

PM KISAN is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India. It has become operational from 1.12.2018. Objective: Provide financial assistance to all landholding farmer families across India Implementing Agency: Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW)

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ALL-INDIA STATE WATER MINISTERS’ CONFERENCE

The 2nd All-India State Water Ministers’ Conference, organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, concluded in Udaipur, Rajasthan, highlighting several key initiatives for water management and conservation. Theme: “India@2047 – A Water Secure Nation” First Conference (2023): Held in Bhopal,

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NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES (NCST)

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) celebrated its 22nd Foundation Day on 19th February 2025, emphasizing its role in protecting the rights and welfare of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India. Origin and Evolution Initially, a statutory National Commission for

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