India says era of classifying terrorists as ‘bad, ‘good’ on basis of political convenience must end immediately

Source: The post is based on the article “India says era of classifying terrorists as ‘bad, ‘good’ on basis of political convenience must end immediately” published in The Hindu on 12th December 2022 What is the News? India has conveyed to the 15-member United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that the era of classifying terrorists as… Continue reading India says era of classifying terrorists as ‘bad, ‘good’ on basis of political convenience must end immediately

What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?” published in The Hindu on 12th December 2022 What is the News? Apple has announced it will be increasing the number of data points protected by end-to-end encryption on iCloud from 14 to 23 categories. … Continue reading What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?

Parliament passes Wildlife Bill: Questions remain on elephants, vermin

Source: The post is based on the article “Parliament passes Wildlife Bill: Questions remain on elephants, vermin” published in Indian Express on 9th December 2022 What is the News? The Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill 2022 has been passed by Rajya Sabha. The Bill has invited scrutiny on two major issues: the exemption made to… Continue reading Parliament passes Wildlife Bill: Questions remain on elephants, vermin

Climate change likely to increase rough wave days in Indian Ocean, northern sector of Arabian Sea, & central Bay of Bengal

Source: The post is based on the article “Climate change likely to increase rough wave days in Indian Ocean, northern sector of Arabian Sea, & central Bay of Bengal” published in PIB on 10th December 2022 What is the News? According to a study, the Indian Ocean, the northern sector of the Arabian Sea and… Continue reading Climate change likely to increase rough wave days in Indian Ocean, northern sector of Arabian Sea, & central Bay of Bengal

Uniform Civil Code Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha amid opposition and chaos

Source: The post is based on the article “Uniform Civil Code Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha amid opposition and chaos” published in Livemint on 10th December 2022 What is the News? A private member’s Bill to implement the Uniform Civil Code in India was introduced in Rajya Sabha. What is Uniform Civil Code? Uniform Civil… Continue reading Uniform Civil Code Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha amid opposition and chaos

Centre introduces Bills to modify ST list in four States

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre introduces Bills to modify ST list in four States” published in The Hindu on 10th December 2022 What is the News? The Government of India has introduced four separate bills in the Lok Sabha to revise the list of Scheduled Tribes in Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu,… Continue reading Centre introduces Bills to modify ST list in four States

NMCG Launches Project on ‘Capacity Building Programme for Leveraging Community and Local Resources Based on Technology’ Under Arth Ganga

Source: The post is based on the article “NMCG Launches Project on ‘Capacity Building Programme for Leveraging Community and Local Resources Based on Technology’ Under Arth Ganga” published in PIB on 10th December 2022 What is the News? National Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG) has launched the project ‘Capacity Building Programme for Leveraging Community and Local… Continue reading NMCG Launches Project on ‘Capacity Building Programme for Leveraging Community and Local Resources Based on Technology’ Under Arth Ganga

Seek to decolonise: Why we need to restructure the district collector’s role

Source:The post is based on the article “Seek to decolonise: Why we need to restructure the district collector’s role’ Under Arth Ganga” published in Indian Express on 10th December 2022 What is the News? The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy has released a book titled “From Rule by law to the Rule of Law”, with… Continue reading Seek to decolonise: Why we need to restructure the district collector’s role

ILO declaration urges countries to ensure labour protection

Source: The post is based on the article “ILO declaration urges countries to ensure labour protection” published in The Hindu on 10th December 2022 What is the News? The 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organisation(APRM of ILO) has adopted the Singapore Declaration. What is the Singapore Declaration? The Singapore… Continue reading ILO declaration urges countries to ensure labour protection

Three Himalayan medicinal plants enter IUCN Red List

Source: The post is based on the article “Three Himalayan medicinal plants enter IUCN Red List” published in The Hindu on 10th December 2022 What is the News? Three medicinal plant species found in the Himalayas have made it to IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Which are these three Himalayan plant species? Meizotropis pellita… Continue reading Three Himalayan medicinal plants enter IUCN Red List

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