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Raisina Dialogue – 2020

1. What is Raisina dialogue? Raisina dialogue is a multilateral conference organized in New Delhi annually by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Observer Research Foundation. This dialogue is organized on the lines of Shangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore. The name “Raisina Dialogue” comes from Raisina Hill, an elevation in New Delhi that is home ..

Topics: Conferences • Geography of India • Ministry of External Affairs • New Delhi • Observer Research Foundation • Politics • Raisina Dialogue • Raisina Hill • Shangri-La Dialogue • Think tank

Chile agree to hold referendum on new Constitution

On 15 Nov, Chilean political parties agreed to hold a referendum next April to replace the country’s dictatorship-era constitution, bowing to demands of protesters who want the country’s social and economic model overhauled.  The referendum will ask Voters will be asked whether they approve the idea of a new constitution and whether current lawmakers should ..

Topics: Augusto Pinochet • Bibliophiles • Government of Chile • Military dictatorship of Chile • Operation Condor • Political corruption • Politicians • Politics • Politics of Chile

Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot Visits Sashakt Divyang

Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment visited “Sashakt Divyang-A Unique Mega Event with Exclusive Job Fair for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)” organised by Ladli foundation trust on 12 Nov. Many organisations and private institutions participated in job fair to provide suitable jobs to Divyangjans with an aim to provide equal opportunities and ..

Topics: Anti-racism • Disability • Discrimination • Egalitarianism • Equal opportunity • Equality rights • Political ideologies • Politics • Social inequality • Social Issues

Andhra Pradesh government launches online platform SMARTPORT

The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a new online platform – SMARTPORT – as part of implementing the Ease of Doing Business Reforms related to trade and export promotion in all ports in the state. The new initiative will be covered under the Public Service Delivery Guarantee Act and tracked through a single-desk portal to ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Topics: Abuse of the legal system • Andhra Pradesh • Corporate law • Corruption • Crime • Deception • Human behavior • Kansas City SmartPort • Political corruption • Politics

Sarunas Paunksnis authors book “Dark Fear, Eerie Cities: New Hindi Cinema in Neo-liberal India”

The book “Dark Fear, Eerie Cities: New Hindi Cinema in Neo-liberal India” has been authored by Sarunas Paunksnis. The book analyses the wide array of films made in the early 21st century to offer a philosophical and psychoanalytical critique of the transforming cinematic imaginary – from the pre-1990s feudal family ideal to the contemporary construction ..

Topics: Liberalism • Political philosophy • Politics • Pseudoscience • Psychoanalysis • Social theories