Daily Current Affairs  – 9 December 2022

In Context Recently, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is on track to be recognised as a national party by the Election Commission of India (ECI). More about the National Parties  About: The name suggests that a national party would be the one that has a presence ‘nationally’, as opposed to a regional party whose presence […]

In Context RBI governor recently announced an additional function for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platforms. More about the new changes to UPI The current function: The UPI currently includes functionality to undertake recurring payments and single-block payments.  Changes: It is now being enhanced to allow customers to block funds in their accounts for multiple payments […]

In News Since inception, about 4.35 lakh beneficiaries have been trained under the ‘Nai Roshni’ scheme. About Nai Roshni scheme It aims to empower and enhance confidence in Minority women by providing knowledge, tool and techniques for the Leadership Development of Women.    It is a six-days non-residential/five-days residential training programme conducted for women belonging to […]

In the News  the government decided to extend the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme to the pharmaceuticals, chemicals and iron & steel sectors with effect from December 15. The move is aimed at boosting exports at a time they have been impacted due to the global economic slowdown and demand […]

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) stated that the process to appoint ad hoc judges must be less cumbersome. SC’s Suggestions Need of “out-of-the-box” thinking: Roping in senior lawyers to act as ad hoc judges in High Courts to meet the rising tide of pendency. Less Cumbersome Procedure:  Once the Chief Justice recommends it […]

In News Recently, India-Bangladesh held the 18th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on security and border management.  Key Points Issues discussed: They agreed to deepen and strengthen mutual cooperation on security and border-related issues. To implement Coordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP) in letter and its spirit for effective guarding of the Indo-Bangladesh border […]

In News A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court recently reserved for judgment a batch of petitions seeking to strike down the law that protects Jallikattu. More about the news Precursor: In 2014, the Supreme Court, in the A. Nagaraja judgment had held Jallikattu as cruelty to bulls. Issue: The bone of contention is the […]

In News Recently, the Report of Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) was released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. As per the recent Report, around 5.2% of senior citizens surveyed reported ill-treatment/abuse. Data on the issues faced by the elderly population in India Health: Self-reported health condition: According to the Longitudinal Ageing […]

In News Recently, the Indian External Affairs Minister said that India would be the “voice of the Global South, that is otherwise under-represented in such forums”. India assumed the presidency of the G20 group of countries for 2022 to 2023. About Global North and Global South:  Global North refers loosely to countries like the US, […]