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In News The Ministry of Tourism  is organizing the 10th International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the NorthEast Region . Objective of ITM 2022 is to highlight tourism potential of the Northeast region in domestic and international markets. About ITM  The International Tourism Marts are organised in the North-Eastern States on rotation basis. Mizoram is hosting...
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In News India is the only country to have received the Leadership in Family Planning (EXCELL) Awards-2022 in the 'country category' at the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP ) About  The award is a recognition of India's efforts  towards ensuring access to quality family planning choices based on right information & reliable services. India...
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In News Recently, a study spanning 13 years has given information about flowering in Melocanna baccifera. Melocanna baccifera flowers almost fully synchronically every 48 years. Outcomes of the recent study Bamboo death and Rat floods  It has long fascinated researchers for its association with the occurrence of bamboo death, rat floods and famines in northeast...
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In News It has recently come to spotlight after a Delhi Court ordered a Narco Test for Aaftab Amin Poonawala in the bone-chilling Shradha Walkar killing case. The Court took into consideration international norms on human rights, the right to a fair trial, and the right against self-incrimination under Article 20(3) of the Constitution.  What...
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In News The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has recently approved appointments to fill 23 vacancies, including 11 as judicial members and 12 as administrative members, in the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT). About Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) Legislature The Armed Forces Tribunal Act 2007, was passed by the Parliament and led to the formation of...
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In News The Indian Air Force (IAF) needs a revised guiding document to help it navigate ahead smoothly.   Key Points Need for Doctrinal Guidance:  Presently it is debatable whether some breakthrough or efforts for indigenisation are being guided by some long-term institutionalised thinking and planning. Because for longer and permanent effects, doctrinal guidance is...
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In News Recently, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy organized a seminar on the National Bio Energy Programme in New Delhi in partnership with UNIDO and GEF as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Introduction Biomass is simply organic matter: that means it comes from anything that’s alive or been alive, including animal waste,...
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In News Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its recommendations on ‘Regulatory Framework for Promoting Data Economy Through Establishment of Data Centres (DCs), Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), and Interconnect Exchanges (IXPs) in India’. Background National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018 envisages “Evolving enabling regulatory frameworks and incentives for promoting the establishment of...
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In News India and Russia recently agreed to “deepen cooperation” on counter-terrorism issues and enhance bilateral coordination at the United Nations. More about the UN consultation between India and Russia About: It is the third such UN consultation between India and Russia in the past year. Background: Recently India abstained from yet another vote at...
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In Context Recently, the OECD released a draft of the proposed revisions to their 2011 High-level Principles on Financial Consumer Protection (FCP). More about the news OECD’s principles: The OECD is working on how to enhance financial consumer protection, which includes determining what is required to help consumers gain the confidence, knowledge, information, security and...
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