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Vertical and Horizontal Devolution

Devolution refers to the transfer or distribution of financial resources and fiscal powers from a higher level of government to a lower level. In the context of Indian...

October 26, 2018

Victorian Doctrine – “The King can do no wrong”

The Victorian Doctrine of “The King can do no wrong” is a fundamental principle of British constitutional and administrative law, originating from the political philosophy of the monarchy...

October 26, 2018

Zero FIR

Zero FIR is a significant reform in India’s criminal justice system that allows any individual to file a First Information Report (FIR) at any police station, irrespective of...

October 26, 2018

Government announces winners of Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony

Union Government (Ministry of Culture) has announced winners of Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony for year 2014, 2015 and 2016. The awardees were selected by award jury headed...

October 26, 2018

Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board to issue masala bonds worth Rs 5,000 crore for development works

Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) is going to issue masala bonds worth Rs. 5,000 crore to mobilise funds for various development works. KIIFB has appointed Standard &...

October 26, 2018

India Mobile Congress 2018 held in New Delhi

The second edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC-2018) was held New Delhi from October 25-27, 2018. It was organised by Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association...

October 26, 2018

Ban on Sale of Glyphosate Formulations by Punjab Government

The Punjab Government’s ban on the sale of glyphosate-based herbicide formulations represents a significant policy measure aimed at protecting public health, environmental safety, and sustainable agricultural practices. Implemented...

October 26, 2018

2018 Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW)

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) observes the Vigilance Awareness Week every year during the week in which the birthday of Sardar Vallabh bhai Patel (31st October) falls. This...

October 26, 2018

Sri Lanka tops list of countries for travel destination in 2019, as per Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2019

Sri Lanka has been chosen as the best travel destination among the list of countries to visit in 2019, according to Lonely planet’s Best in Travel 2019 book....

October 26, 2018

An ancient Greek merchant ship dating back more than 2,400 years found virtually intact at bottom of Black Sea by an Anglo-Bulgarian team

An ancient Greek merchant ship dating back more than 2,400 years has been found virtually intact at the bottom of the Black Sea by an Anglo-Bulgarian team. An...

October 26, 2018

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