Prelims: Current events of national and international importance
Why in News?
Union minister of law and justice in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha proceedings described Nyaya Bandhu Legal Aid program is enhancing legal aid in the country.
Pro bono advocates are legal professionals provide legal services free of charge or at a minimal cost to individuals and organizations unable to afford legal assistance or access legal aid, serving the public good.
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PIB | Nyaya Bandhu Legal Aid program
Prelims: Current events of national and international importance | Science and technology
Recently, WiFEX has completed a remarkable ten successful years milestone stepping into next phase WiFEX-II which led to active response even during dense fog.
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PIB| WIFEX - A Remarkable 10-Year Milestone
Prelims: Current events of national and international importance| Economic & Social development
Recently, the Digital Payments Index revealed that Digital payments in India saw a 10.7% growth during Sept, 2024 to March, 2025.
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DD NEWS| RBI – Digital Payment Index
Prelims: Current events of national and international importance | Bilateral relation
Recently, Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLAT) agreement was signed between India and Morocco.
MLAT is an agreement between two or more countries for the purpose of gathering and exchanging information, evidence and other forms of legal assistance for criminal investigations and prosecutions.
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PIB| Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLAT)
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History, Art and Culture |
National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM)
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Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) portal
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Tribal Cultural Centres
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Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF)
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National Mission on Libraries (NML) Scheme
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Environment |
World Nature Conservation Day
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First-Ever Grassland Bird Census Recently, the Indian Prime Minister highlighted a “first-ever grassland bird census” in his Mann ki Baat radio programme.
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Security |
Exercise Drone Prahar An advanced military drill was organised by the Infantry and supporting arms.
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Science |
Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a MoU to establish a state-of-the-art testing facility in Mechanical & Material domain in Tiruchirappalli.
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Miscellaneous |
Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee The Ministry of Heavy Industries organised a Special Lecture Session to commemorate the 125th Birth Anniversary.
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