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Appointment Process of DGP

About Appointment Process of DGP Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must be senior officers of the Indian Police Service (IPS) with significant experience at the level of Additional Director General (ADG) or equivalent. Officers should have a minimum of 30 years of...

US Presidential Elections 2024, Check Out the Key Pointers

Context: Campaign rallies for the election of President began in the United States. Process of Elections Eligibility Requirements: To run for President, A candidate must be at least 35 years old Natural-born citizen of the United States Have lived in...

Nickel Toxicity

Uses of Nickel Plants, animals and fungi need nickel for functioning of Enzyme Urease. g. Fungus Cryptococcus Neofarmans use Urease to spread and Colonise It is used as a colouring agent in cosmetics, paints, and some plastics. It is used...

Unsafe Online Spaces For Women

Background A deepfake video featuring a cloned voice of Harris falsely claimed that President Biden is "senile" and labelled her a "diversity hire." This video was shared by Elon Musk which amplified its reach despite its fabricated nature. Such content...

US Election Results 2024, Donald Trump Declared Victory

Donald Trump has officially declared victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, positioning himself on the cusp of a historic political comeback. After securing key swing states and inching closer to the necessary 270 electoral votes, Trump is set to...

Supreme Court Judgement on Private Property

Context: The Supreme Court reinforced the protection of private property from arbitrary state acquisition by ruling that compulsory acquisition without following mandatory procedures is unconstitutional, even if compensation is provided. Supreme Court Limits State's Power to Seize Private Property, Overturns 1978...

Asian Buddhist Summit 2024

About Asian Buddhist Council 2024 Organised by: Ministry of Culture and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) Theme: Role of Buddha Dhamma in Strengthening Asia

Kendriya Hindi Samiti

About Kendriya Hindi Samiti It is responsible for guiding the promotion and usage of Hindi as the Union's official language in India. It was constituted in 1967. Composition: Chairperson: Prime Minister of India. Deputy Chairperson: Union Home Minister Members (41):...

India Elected as President of International Solar Alliance (ISA)

The 7th session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly was held in New Delhi. India was elected as president and France as co-president for a two-year term from 2024 to 2026. What were the Key Discussions in Recent Meetings?...

SC Directives on Remission Policy

About Supreme Court directives Standardization and Accessibility of Policies: All remission policies, including any updates or modifications, must be made available in prisons and on official government websites in English. Timely Communication of Rejections: If a convict's application for remission...