Category: National

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament PP Chaudhary was appointed the Chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on One Nation, One Election. Key Facts About the JPC on One Nation, One Election General Functions of a JPC

Recently, the Punjab Assembly Speaker pledged support to the preservation and restoration of Jahaz Haveli in Fatehgarh Sahib, the residence of Diwan Todar Mal. Jahaz Haveli and Its Historical Significance Challenges in Preservation

The recent Supreme Court ruling significantly broadens the investigative powers of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (NIA Act). Key Powers of the NIA Significance of the Supreme Court Judgment

In December 2024, the Gauhati High Court reintroduced a ban on traditional buffalo and bulbul (songbird) fights during Magh Bihu Assam. The court struck down a notification issued by the Assam government January 2024 which had attempted to revive these Read More …

Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited for procurement of 155 mm/52 calibre K9 VAJRA-T Self-Propelled Tracked Artillery Guns for the Indian Army under Buy (Indian) category. The procurement of K9 VAJRA-T will catalyse the Read More …

INS Nirdeshak, the second ship of Survey Vessel (large) project, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard on 18 December, 2024. Key Highlights:

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence Incubation Centre (IAAIIC) in Bengaluru.

As per the Manipur Government, the Union Home Ministry has reimposed the Protected Area Regime (PAR) in Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram to monitor the movement of foreigners amid growing security concerns arising out of influx from neighbouring countries. Key Points: Read More …

A high-level committee of experts, headed by ISRO’s former chairperson of K. Radhakrishnan, has recommended restructuring of the National Testing Agency (NTA). Key Recommendations: Adoption of a Digi-Exam System Governing Body Restructuring Institutional Linkages with States/Districts Policy Interventions

Masali village in Banaskantha district (Gujarat) has become India’s first solar border village. Key points Masali village, with a total population of 800, is located 40 kilometers from the Pakistan border. Following the efforts of district administration, Masali has emerged Read More …

Haryana has jumped into the ongoing legal dispute between Himachal Pradesh and Punjab over the British-era 110 MW Shanan Hydel Project by filing a petition in the Supreme Court. Haryana has requested to be made a party to the case. Read More …

The “One Nation, One Election” Bill was introduced by the Union Law Minister in the Lok Sabha on December 17, 2024. The bill aims to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. It consists two bills: Key Read More …