World Bank Group
Aim To reduce global poverty and support sustainable development through financial and technical assistance. Formation Established in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference alongside the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Headquarters Washington, D.C., USA. Key Activities Providing loans for projects that … Continue reading
Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)
A JPC is an ad-hoc and bipartisan committee constituted to examine specific matters such as proposed legislation or policy issues in detail. Facts To Know Formed under the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha. The … Continue reading
Santhal Rebellion (1855 – 56)
The Santhal Rebellion (also called the Santhal Hul) was a tribal uprising by the Santhal people of the Rajmahal hills and neighbouring districts against the East India Company, zamindars, and exploitative moneylenders Major Leaders Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu Causes Exploitation … Continue reading
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
The OCI scheme was introduced through an amendment to the Citizenship Act, 1955, in the year 2005, which allows foreign citizens of Indian origin to live, work, and travel freely in India without dual citizenship. Eligibility: Any foreign national, except … Continue reading
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act
The FCRA was passed in 1976 due to concerns that foreign governments were funding independent organizations to meddle in India’s internal affairs. The law aims to control foreign donations to organizations and people to ensure that they operate following the … Continue reading