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What is the Representation of People Act, 1951? The electoral framework in India is regulated by specific sections within the Indian Constitution, namely Articles 324 to 329 of Part XV. These provisions empower the Parliament to formulate legislation pertaining to both national and statelevel elections. Article 324 specifically establishes the …

India and Russia appear eager to reestablish their relations in the modern world. The significant effort that Moscow and New Delhi have put forth to ensure that the meetings are fruitful and successful underscores the significance of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Russia this week. A five-day visit …

In News The U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on Sunday (24th Dec 2023) that a one-way attack drone struck the MV Sai Baba, a crude oil tanker flying the flag of Gabon and sailing towards India, in the Southern Red Sea. The ship is owned and operated by …

India’s Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) procurement program India’s Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) procurement program was ambitious to bolster the Indian Air Force (IAF) with 126 modern fighter jets. Launched in 2007, it quickly became one of the world’s largest defence deals, attracting bids from six major global manufacturers: …

  The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 is a Citizenship Law passed by the Indian Parliament on December 11, 2019. It amends the Citizenship Act, 1955 to provide a fast track to Indian citizenship for persecuted religious minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sought …

Ministry of Finance has announced “India-Korea Electronic Origin Data Exchange System (EODES) for faster clearance of imported goods launched” By enabling the electronic exchange of origin data for goods traded under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the customs administrations of Korea and India, EODES will streamline the CEPA’s …

The Governor is the constitutional head of the state who is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President. He serves as a crucial conduit between the State and Union governments. The Articles 153 to 162 of the Indian Constitution address the appointment, authority and …

India’s Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is an initiative to explore and harness the resources of the deep ocean. The mission was launched in 2021 with a budget of ₹4077 crore over 5 years. This topic covers the Civil Services exam syllabus of GS3 – Science and Technology- developments and their applications and …

There is still a military and political war between Israel and the Palestinians. Commencing in the middle of the 20th century, it is one of the longest-running hostilities in history. Alongside various attempts to end the larger Arab-Israeli conflict, a number of attempts have been made to resolve the issue …

India and China share a long and complex history. Their over 4,000 km shared border has been a source of much conflict, including the humiliating Sino-Indian War of 1962 along the LAC. Despite the tensions, India and China have also sought to cooperate on a number of issues. In the …

Human Rights during the war Most of the gravest human rights violations are committed during war including the use of rape and starvation as a weapon of war, recruiting children to serve on the frontlines, launching direct attacks on civilians, etc. Some of the most serious crimes under international law …

The term “Vienna Convention” can refer to any of a number of treaties signed in Vienna, most of which are related to the harmonisation or formalisation of the procedures of International Diplomacy. The treaty being referred to by the MEA in this instance is the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations …

Historical context India recognized Israel in 1950. However full diplomatic relations were established with the setting up of embassies in 1992. Initially, Indian leaders were opposed to the idea of religious nationalism as the foundation for a nation due to their experience with partition. Thus, they were fundamentally opposed to …

The Indian Ocean Rim Association includes 23 countries from Africa, West Asia, South Asia, South East Asia, Australia and littoral states situated in and around the I The grouping, whose apex body is the Council of Foreign Ministers that meets once a year, moves by rotation through members every two …