What is the news? Phensedyl (a cough syrup) Smuggling remains a challenge for the Border Security Force (BSF) along the India – Bangladesh border. What is Phensedyl? Phensedyl is a codeine-based cough syrup.It has been banned in Bangladesh as it was used as an intoxicant in a country that follows liquor prohibition. It was consumed… Continue reading Phensedyl smuggling a challenge for BSF
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Anti-mob lynching bills passed by 4 Assemblies at various levels of non-implementation
What is the news? The bills passed against mob lynching in the past four years by four states have not been implemented with the Union government taking a view that lynching is not defined as a crime under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). What is Mob Lynching? Mob lynching is a term used to describe… Continue reading Anti-mob lynching bills passed by 4 Assemblies at various levels of non-implementation
India ranked 46th in EIUs Democracy Index
What is the News? The Economist Intelligence Unit has released the Democracy Index,2021. What is the Democracy Index? The Democracy Index was started in 2006. It provides a snapshot of the state of democracy worldwide in 165 independent states and two territories. The index is based on 60 indicators grouped into five categories: electoral process… Continue reading India ranked 46th in EIUs Democracy Index
Ministry of Tribal Affairs helps rekindle Telangana’s State Festival of Medaram Jathara with added vigour
What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned funds for various activities pertaining to Medaram Jathara 2022. What is Medaram Jathara? Medaram Jatara also known as Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is a tribal festival held in the state of Telangana. The festival is conducted in honour of the Goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma. It… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal Affairs helps rekindle Telangana’s State Festival of Medaram Jathara with added vigour
Union Minister says Snow Sculpture will be introduced in Ladakh in a big way from winter season as a tourist attraction
What is the News? The Union Minister has announced several initiatives for the Ladakh region. What are the initiatives announced for the Ladakh region? Firstly, Snow Sculpture will be introduced in Ladakh in a big way from the winter season as a tourist attraction. Secondly, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) is promoting “Leh… Continue reading Union Minister says Snow Sculpture will be introduced in Ladakh in a big way from winter season as a tourist attraction
Maharashtra may become 8th state to opt out of Centre’s flagship crop insurance scheme
What is the News? Maharashtra may follow several other big states and opt-out of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana(PMFBY). What is Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana(PMFBY)? Click Here to read about it Which States have opted out of PMFBY? States such as Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana, Bihar, Gujarat, Punjab and West Bengal — all predominantly… Continue reading Maharashtra may become 8th state to opt out of Centre’s flagship crop insurance scheme
Explained: India-Australia interim trade agreement and FTA
What is the News? India and Australia have announced that they are set to conclude an Early Harvest Agreement and a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement(CECA) thereafter. What is an Early Harvest Agreement? An interim or early harvest trade agreement is used to liberalise tariffs on the trade of certain goods between two countries or trading… Continue reading Explained: India-Australia interim trade agreement and FTA
Explained: What is Lassa fever, and what are its symptoms
What is the News? One of the three persons diagnosed with Lassa fever in the UK has died. The cases have been linked to travel to west African countries. What is Lassa Fever? Lassa fever-causing virus is found in West Africa. It was first discovered in 1969 in Lassa, Nigeria. The Lassa virus is named… Continue reading Explained: What is Lassa fever, and what are its symptoms
ISRO puts 3 satellites into orbit aboard PSLV C-52
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has successfully launched three satellites onboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C52. What are the three satellites launched by ISRO? EOS-04: It is a radar imaging satellite with a mission life of 10 years.It is designed to provide high-quality images in all weather conditions for applications such… Continue reading ISRO puts 3 satellites into orbit aboard PSLV C-52
Explained: Why are states worried about high capex in Budget 2022?
What is the News? States have raised apprehensions about the rise in capital expenditure proposals outlined in the Union Budget 2022-23. What has the Budget announced on the capital expenditure? The Budget has proposed an increase in the capital expenditure by 24% to Rs 7.5 lakh crore compared with the revised estimate for 2021-22 at… Continue reading Explained: Why are states worried about high capex in Budget 2022?
