What is the News? The Supreme Court judgments which govern the use of loudspeakers were intended to protect citizens from becoming “forced audience” to noise. What are the key observations from Supreme Court’s judgments on loudspeakers? Freedom from Noise Pollution under Article 21 Regulating the use of loudspeakers and timings was based on the legal… Continue reading SC is loud and clear on noise pollution
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India’s position on the World Press Freedom Index
What is the News? India’s ranking in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index has fallen to 150 out of 180 countries. What is the World Press Freedom Index? Released by: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Click Here to read more about the index Note: RSF is an international NGO whose self-proclaimed aim is to defend and… Continue reading India’s position on the World Press Freedom Index
Joint Statement : 2nd India-Nordic Summit
What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister has attended the second India-Nordic Summit at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark. What is the India-Nordic Summit? It is a summit between India and Nordic Countries namely Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Purpose: The summit primarily focused on post-pandemic economic recovery, climate change, renewable energy, and… Continue reading Joint Statement : 2nd India-Nordic Summit
India slides 8 places to 150 in 2022 Press Freedom Index
What is the News? The World Press Freedom Index 2022 has been released. What is the World Press Freedom Index? Released by: Reporters Without Borders(RSF). Aim: To assess the state of journalism in 180 countries and territories. Indicators: The index ranks countries based on five indicators: the political context, legal framework, economic context, sociocultural context… Continue reading India slides 8 places to 150 in 2022 Press Freedom Index
Newly identified drug can be used as oral treatment for diabetes: IIT Mandi study
What is the News? Researchers at IIT Mandi have identified a drug molecule called “PK2” that can be used to treat diabetes. What is the current treatment for Diabetes? Diabetes is associated with insufficient insulin release by the beta cells of the pancreas in response to blood glucose levels. The release of insulin entails many… Continue reading Newly identified drug can be used as oral treatment for diabetes: IIT Mandi study
NASA to shut down SOFIA telescope that found water on Moon
What is the News? The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has decided to shut down the SOFIA Telescope that confirmed the presence of water on the Moon. What is the SOFIA Telescope? SOFIA stands for Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, It is a 2.7-meter infrared telescope sitting inside a Boeing 747SP airplane… Continue reading NASA to shut down SOFIA telescope that found water on Moon
Embroiling Transnistria in the Russia-Ukraine War
What is the News? There is growing concern that Transnistria could be dragged into Russia’s war against Ukraine. What is Transnistria? Transnistria – officially called the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic – is a narrow strip of land between Moldova and western Ukraine. It is an unrecognized breakaway state that left Moldova after the collapse of the… Continue reading Embroiling Transnistria in the Russia-Ukraine War
How does a trade deal with the EU shape up?
What is the News? After signing comprehensive economic and trade agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Australia, India has stepped up efforts to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union(EU). How is the trade relationship between India and the EU currently? The EU is India’s third-largest trading partner accounting for… Continue reading How does a trade deal with the EU shape up?
India, Denmark to strengthen Green Strategic Partnership
What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister is on a visit to Denmark. What are the key highlights from the visit? Green Strategic Partnership: India and Denmark agreed to further strengthen the Green Strategic Partnership with a focus on green hydrogen, renewable energy and wastewater management. Antimicrobial resistance: India and Denmark have decided to… Continue reading India, Denmark to strengthen Green Strategic Partnership
Joblessness on the rise in India
What is the News? There has been a massive increase in joblessness of at least 10 million due to COVID-19 on top of the 30 million already unemployed in 2019. What are the key highlights from the article? Less number of Non-Farm Jobs Generated According to the Periodic Labor Force Survey(PLFS), the number of new… Continue reading Joblessness on the rise in India
