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ASEAN

ASEAN

ASEAN What is the ASEAN? In response to escalating tensions among the post-colonial states of the Asia-Pacific, a regional organisation called the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was founded to advance political and social stability. “One Vision, One Identity, One Community” is the ASEAN motto. Asean Day is observed on August 8. Jakarta, Indonesia hosts […]

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Peter Pan Syndrome

Peter Pan Syndrome Recently, a special court in Mumbai granted bail to an accused of sexually assaulting a minor as he was suffering from Peter Pan Syndrome (PPS). A syndrome is a combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Key Points About: PPS is a psychological condition that is used to

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AgriStack

AgriStack

AgriStack The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has entered into an MoU with Microsoft Corporation to start a pilot project in 100 villages to create a ‘Unified Farmer Service Interface’ through its cloud computing services. AgriStack The AgriStack is a collection of technologies and digital databases proposed by the Central Government focusing on

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Rengma Nagas Demand Autonomous District Council

Rengma Nagas Demand Autonomous District Council

Rengma Nagas Demand Autonomous District Council The Rengma Naga Peoples’ Council (RNPC) or Rengma Nagas have demanded an Autonomous District Council (ADC) in Assam. The Central and the State governments recently upgraded the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) to territorial councils like the Bodoland Territorial Council. The

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Tax Inspectors Without Borders Programme

Tax Inspectors Without Borders Programme

Tax Inspectors Without Borders Programme Recently, the Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB), a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), launched its programme in Bhutan. India was chosen as the Partner Jurisdiction and has provided the Tax Expert for this programme. Key Points About:

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Odisha's Tribal Communities Are Reeling Under a Land Grab Project Masquerading as 'Afforestation'

Odisha’s Tribal Communities Are Reeling Under a Land Grab Project Masquerading as ‘Afforestation’

Odisha’s Tribal Communities Are Reeling Under a Land Grab Project Masquerading as ‘Afforestation’      The forest department’s move to aggressively promote commercial plantation activities on community forest land in the name of compensatory afforestation is usurping the forest rights of the tribal communities. Several weeks have passed since the Odisha forest department staff descended on

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Enforcement Directorate

Enforcement Directorate

  Enforcement Directorate About Enforcement Directorate: It is a Multi Disciplinary Organization mandated with the task of enforcing the provisions of two special fiscal laws – Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) and Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Historical background: The origin of this Directorate goes back to 1st May, 1956, when an

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