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Uttarakhand Chief Justice asks what is wrong in regulating live-ins: ‘What if there is a child born out of this relationship?’
The Bench was hearing a petition challenging provisions of the Uniform Civil Code of Uttarakhand Act, 2024
President's rule has been imposed in Manipur. The state has been roiled by ethnic violence since May 2023.
Earlier Congress had threatened to bring a no-confidence motion against N Biren Singh government.
This is the 11th (last being in 2001-02) such imposition of President's rule in the state placing the state assembly under suspended animation.
President's rule :
Article 356, provides for the imposition of President’s Rule in the State if the President, based on the report from the State Governor, is satisfied that the government of the State cannot be carried in accordance with the Constitutional provisions.
#President'srule #Manipur
Earlier Congress had threatened to bring a no-confidence motion against N Biren Singh government.
This is the 11th (last being in 2001-02) such imposition of President's rule in the state placing the state assembly under suspended animation.
President's rule :
Article 356, provides for the imposition of President’s Rule in the State if the President, based on the report from the State Governor, is satisfied that the government of the State cannot be carried in accordance with the Constitutional provisions.
#President'srule #Manipur
Key takeaways from Indo-US joint statement:
1) ASIA ( Autonomous System Industry Alliance) - India -US cooperation in the area of underwater domain awareness technology.
2) COMPACT ( Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) - for transformative change across defence, investment & trade, energy security, technology etc.
3) MISSION 500 - aiming more than double bilateral trade to $500 bn by 2030.
4) US support for India to join IEA ( International Energy agency) as full member.
5) Accelerating AI infrastructure.
6) Strategic Mineral Recovery Initiative - new India-US program to recover & process critical minerals.
Climate mitigation, renewable energy, clean energy supply chains were missing from Indo-Us joint statement.
Focus is back on fossil fuels.
US , 2nd largest GHG emitter withdrew from Paris agreement, second time under Trump.
#US #India #jointstatement
1) ASIA ( Autonomous System Industry Alliance) - India -US cooperation in the area of underwater domain awareness technology.
2) COMPACT ( Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) - for transformative change across defence, investment & trade, energy security, technology etc.
3) MISSION 500 - aiming more than double bilateral trade to $500 bn by 2030.
4) US support for India to join IEA ( International Energy agency) as full member.
5) Accelerating AI infrastructure.
6) Strategic Mineral Recovery Initiative - new India-US program to recover & process critical minerals.
Climate mitigation, renewable energy, clean energy supply chains were missing from Indo-Us joint statement.
Focus is back on fossil fuels.
US , 2nd largest GHG emitter withdrew from Paris agreement, second time under Trump.
#US #India #jointstatement
Selection of new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC):
Act : CEC & Other Election Commissioners ( Appointment, Conditions of Services & Terms of Office ) 2023.
Provision under the Act : CEC & ECs have to be selected by Selection Committee either from the panel of 5 names given by Search Committee chaired by Law Minister or any other person outside the panel.
Selection Committee : comprises PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah & Leader Of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.
Search Committee : Law Minister & 2 secretaries of GOI to prepare panel of 5 persons for consideration of Selection Committee.
#CEC #ECs #Selection
Act : CEC & Other Election Commissioners ( Appointment, Conditions of Services & Terms of Office ) 2023.
Provision under the Act : CEC & ECs have to be selected by Selection Committee either from the panel of 5 names given by Search Committee chaired by Law Minister or any other person outside the panel.
Selection Committee : comprises PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah & Leader Of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.
Search Committee : Law Minister & 2 secretaries of GOI to prepare panel of 5 persons for consideration of Selection Committee.
#CEC #ECs #Selection
What is a Micro Financial Institution (MFI)?
Micro Finance Institution (MFI) is a non-deposit taking NBFC (Non Banking Financial Company) having not less than 85% of its assets in the nature of qualifying assets which satisfy the following criteria:
a. loan disbursed by an NBFC-MFI to a borrower with a rural household annual income not exceeding ₹ 1.25 lakh or urban and semi-urban household income not exceeding ₹ 2 lakh
b. Maximum loan amount could be Rs. 1.25 lakh
c. tenure of the loan not to be less than 24 months (for loan amount in excess of ₹ 15,000) with prepayment without penalty
d. loan to be extended without collateral
Micro Finance Institution (MFI) is a non-deposit taking NBFC (Non Banking Financial Company) having not less than 85% of its assets in the nature of qualifying assets which satisfy the following criteria:
a. loan disbursed by an NBFC-MFI to a borrower with a rural household annual income not exceeding ₹ 1.25 lakh or urban and semi-urban household income not exceeding ₹ 2 lakh
b. Maximum loan amount could be Rs. 1.25 lakh
c. tenure of the loan not to be less than 24 months (for loan amount in excess of ₹ 15,000) with prepayment without penalty
d. loan to be extended without collateral
*18th February 2025 News Headlines*
❖ India & Qatar Sign Two MoUs: On 17th February 2025, India and Qatar signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance business and investment collaboration during the visit of Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
❖ ISRO Develops World's Largest 10-Tonne Vertical Planetary Mixer: On 13th February 2025, ISRO achieved a major milestone with the successful development of the world's largest 10-tonne Vertical Planetary Mixer, crucial for India's space missions.
❖ PM-AASHA Scheme Extended Until 2025-26: On 17th February 2025, the Centre approved the continuation of the PM-AASHA scheme to ensure fair prices for farmers and stable commodity prices for consumers until 2025-26.
❖ Matsya-6000 Completes Wet Testing: On 17th February 2025, Matsya-6000, India’s fourth-generation deep-ocean submersible, successfully completed its wet testing as part of the Samudrayan Project under the Deep Ocean Mission.
❖ ‘AI for Entrepreneurship’ Initiative Launched: On 17th February 2025, the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, NSDC, and Intel India launched the ‘AI for Entrepreneurship’ micro-learning module to empower 1 lakh youth by 2025.
❖ NAKSHA Pilot Program Launched: On 18th February 2025, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the NAKSHA pilot program for urban land survey, aiming to modernize land survey processes and reduce disputes.
❖ Conclave Wins Best Film at BAFTAs: On 16th February 2025, Conclave won Best Film, Outstanding British Film, and Best Adapted Screenplay awards at the BAFTA Film Awards, while The Brutalist won Best Director and Best Actor awards.
❖ Gulfood 2025 Begins in Dubai: On 17th February 2025, Gulfood 2025, one of the largest food trade exhibitions, began in Dubai, featuring over 5,500 exhibitors, with India showcasing 370 companies.
❖ Gyanesh Kumar Appointed Chief Election Commissioner: On 17th February 2025, the Central government appointed Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner, succeeding Rajiv Kumar, effective 18th February.
❖ India & Qatar Sign Two MoUs: On 17th February 2025, India and Qatar signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance business and investment collaboration during the visit of Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
❖ ISRO Develops World's Largest 10-Tonne Vertical Planetary Mixer: On 13th February 2025, ISRO achieved a major milestone with the successful development of the world's largest 10-tonne Vertical Planetary Mixer, crucial for India's space missions.
❖ PM-AASHA Scheme Extended Until 2025-26: On 17th February 2025, the Centre approved the continuation of the PM-AASHA scheme to ensure fair prices for farmers and stable commodity prices for consumers until 2025-26.
❖ Matsya-6000 Completes Wet Testing: On 17th February 2025, Matsya-6000, India’s fourth-generation deep-ocean submersible, successfully completed its wet testing as part of the Samudrayan Project under the Deep Ocean Mission.
❖ ‘AI for Entrepreneurship’ Initiative Launched: On 17th February 2025, the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, NSDC, and Intel India launched the ‘AI for Entrepreneurship’ micro-learning module to empower 1 lakh youth by 2025.
❖ NAKSHA Pilot Program Launched: On 18th February 2025, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the NAKSHA pilot program for urban land survey, aiming to modernize land survey processes and reduce disputes.
❖ Conclave Wins Best Film at BAFTAs: On 16th February 2025, Conclave won Best Film, Outstanding British Film, and Best Adapted Screenplay awards at the BAFTA Film Awards, while The Brutalist won Best Director and Best Actor awards.
❖ Gulfood 2025 Begins in Dubai: On 17th February 2025, Gulfood 2025, one of the largest food trade exhibitions, began in Dubai, featuring over 5,500 exhibitors, with India showcasing 370 companies.
❖ Gyanesh Kumar Appointed Chief Election Commissioner: On 17th February 2025, the Central government appointed Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner, succeeding Rajiv Kumar, effective 18th February.
Trump on Ukraine:
Officials from Washington & Moscow to hold talks in Saudi Arabia on peace agreement between Russia- Ukraine. However Kyiv has not been invited. Also French President is convening an emergency meeting of European leaders on the issue.
This shows Trump's intention on getting along with Russia. US Defence Secretary last week dismissed return of one-fifth land of Ukraine occupied by Russia.
Further Trump even said that Ukraine 'may be Russian' one day.
Trump's plan stands in sharp contrast to Europe's commitment to Ukraine's sovereignity. Europe is hosting an emergency summit in its backdrop.
India's position vis a vis these developments:
India is committed to its ties with US & France. Russia is its reliable partner & welcomes any step that deters Russia-China close bond.
#IR #US-Russia
Officials from Washington & Moscow to hold talks in Saudi Arabia on peace agreement between Russia- Ukraine. However Kyiv has not been invited. Also French President is convening an emergency meeting of European leaders on the issue.
This shows Trump's intention on getting along with Russia. US Defence Secretary last week dismissed return of one-fifth land of Ukraine occupied by Russia.
Further Trump even said that Ukraine 'may be Russian' one day.
Trump's plan stands in sharp contrast to Europe's commitment to Ukraine's sovereignity. Europe is hosting an emergency summit in its backdrop.
India's position vis a vis these developments:
India is committed to its ties with US & France. Russia is its reliable partner & welcomes any step that deters Russia-China close bond.
#IR #US-Russia
Rekha Gupta becomes the new Chief Minister of the NCT of Delhi.
She represents the Shalimar Bagh constituency in the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
Fourth woman to hold this position.
She represents the Shalimar Bagh constituency in the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
Fourth woman to hold this position.
World Geography:
Which among the following is not a cold ocean current?
Which among the following is not a cold ocean current?
Anonymous Quiz
16%
A) Oyashio
47%
B) Canaries
21%
C) Florida
16%
D) Peruvian
Medieval India:
Who introduced Iqtadari system?
Who introduced Iqtadari system?
Anonymous Quiz
63%
Iltutmish
13%
Qutb ud din Aibak
0%
Firoz Shah tughluq
25%
Alauddin Khalji
Supreme Court on Sexual equality being part of syllabus #ethics
Medieval India:
Which ruler tried to implement Token currency in India?
Which ruler tried to implement Token currency in India?
Anonymous Quiz
19%
Firoz Shah Tughluq
69%
Mohammad Bin Tughluq
6%
Ghiyassudin Tughluq
6%
Sher Shah Suri
The 45 day Mahakumbh that began on January 13( Paush Purnima) concludes with the auspicious Snan to take place on MahaShivratri (26th feb).
#Mahakumbh
#Mahakumbh
US is keen on exporting more agricultural goods to India & seeking reduction in tariffs from India on agricultural products.
These negotiations are set to arise during India-US bilateral trade agreement.
Agricultural goods receive high protection in India & have largely remained outside the trade agreements.
India exports Basmati rice, spices, cereals, dairy and poultry products to US.
#Tariffs #India #US
These negotiations are set to arise during India-US bilateral trade agreement.
Agricultural goods receive high protection in India & have largely remained outside the trade agreements.
India exports Basmati rice, spices, cereals, dairy and poultry products to US.
#Tariffs #India #US
Recently New Delhi & Doha has set the target to double bilateral trade to around $28bn a year.Doha is the largest supplier of Liquified natural gas (LNG) to India.
India's LNG imports are expected to increase over next 5 years.
The Balance of Trade (BOT) between two countries is heavily skewed in the favour of Qatar.
#India #Qatar #LNG
India's LNG imports are expected to increase over next 5 years.
The Balance of Trade (BOT) between two countries is heavily skewed in the favour of Qatar.
#India #Qatar #LNG
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Indian Polity:
Which of the following term was not added by the 42nd CAA,1976 into the Preamble?
Which of the following term was not added by the 42nd CAA,1976 into the Preamble?
Anonymous Quiz
33%
Integrity
60%
Republic
7%
Socialist
0%
Secular
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