The Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill of 2017

Context: The Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill of 2017 has been introduced by the government in the Parliament. About the Bill: The Bill proposes to allow non-resident Indians (NRIs)…

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STRIVE PROJECT India signs $125 Million Financing Agreement with World Bank

Context: India has inked Financing Agreement with World Bank for International Development Association (IDA) Credit of US $125 million (equivalent) for Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement Operation (STRIVE) Project.…

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Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project Gets Environmental clearance

Context: The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has accorded environmental clearance for Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) in Telangana. The project…

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The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Second Amendment) Bill, 2017

Highlights of the Bill The Right to Education Act, 2009 prohibits detention of children till they complete elementary education i.e., class 8.  The Bill amends this provision to state that…

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Indian Diaspora is World’s Largest UN World Migration Report – 2018

Context: According to UN World Migration Report (2018) Indian diaspora is world’s largest, with slightly more than 15.6 million people from India living overseas. The report was released by International…

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