Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme
The Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) Scheme, operational since January 2021 and extended until December 31, 2025, aims to subsidize the deployment of Points of…
Current Affairs In-depths & Editorials
Election Commission Guidelines for PwDs
The Election Commission of India’s guidelines for ensuring the equal participation of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the electoral process focus on promoting respectful and…
France’s Controversial Immigration Bill
France’s controversial immigration bill, which passed in December 2023, aims to introduce stricter controls on migration. Spearheaded by Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin and backed by…
Local Resident of Jharkhand Bill
The Local Resident of Jharkhand Bill, passed by the Jharkhand Assembly in December 2023, aims to define ‘local resident’ based on land records from 1932…
Leif Erikson Lunar Prize
The Leif Erikson Lunar Prize is an annual award presented by the Exploration Museum in Húsavík, Iceland, as part of the Leif Erikson Awards. Named…
EU New Pact on Migration and Asylum
The EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum, agreed upon in 2023, marks a significant advancement in the European Union’s approach to managing migration. The…
UNODC Global Study on Homicide Report 2023
The UNODC’s Global Study on Homicide Report 2023 provides a comprehensive analysis of global homicide trends, highlighting the prevalence and patterns of intentional homicides. The…
Card-on-File (CoF) Tokenisation: RBI Directive & Impacts
Card-on-File (CoF) tokenisation is a security measure that replaces sensitive card details with a unique digital identifier known as a token. This pro…
New Tax Bills
The Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill, 2023, are significant legislative developments introduced in December…
