Starlink in India

Satellite Internet Company of Elon Musk, Starlink, is facing a tough time in Indian market. Starlink’s India head Sanjay Bhargava also announced to quit the company. Highlights Starlink rolled out internet services quietly in India, in early 2021. But it was forced to shut down services after government intervention. In November 2021, the Department of ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Starlink • Starlink Broadband Satellites • Starlink in India • Starlink Project • Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited • Starlink’s Constellation

Draft National Air Sports Policy

Ministry of Civil Aviation released the draft “National Air Sports Policy (NASP)” on January 3, 2021 for public feedback. Key Facts The draft policy is available on Ministry’s website, for which suggestions can be sent by January 31, 2022. About National Air Sports Policy (NASP) The NASP seeks to leverage India’s potential for air sports. It places a strong focus ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: Air Sports Federation of India (ASFI) • Air-Sports in India • Draft National Air Sports Policy • UPSC

Recent Updates on Census 2021

Central Government has postponed the first phase of the census and collection of details for updating the National Population Register (NPR) at least till September, 2022. Highlights Earlier in December 2021, freezing of boundaries of districts, sub-districts, talukas, tehsils, police stations etc. has been postponed till June 2022. Freezing of boundary limits of administrative units ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: Census 2021 • Census of India • COVID-19 • National Population Register • Registrar General and Census Commissioner • Registrar General of India

EWS Quota Committee Report

On January 1, 2021, A special committee has submitted report to the Supreme Court on reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Key Facts In a report, the panel has suggested to implement the recommendations only from the next admission cycle and not from the ongoing session. This is so, because sudden change will cause major ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: Caste Reservation • Economically Weaker Section • EWS Quota Committee Report • UPSC

Extension of AFSPA in Nagaland

On December 30, 2021, Central government declared entire Nagaland as a “disturbed area” for six more months, under the AFSPA Act. Key Facts This declaration will be in effect, starting from December 30, 2021. Government has also termed the state’s condition as “disturbed and dangerous”. This decision was taken days after the central government constituted ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: AFSPA • AFSPA in Nagaland • Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958 • Disturbed Area • Extension of AFSPA in Nagaland