Manipur violence: What is a Zero FIR and why it is registered

Source: The post is based on the article “Manipur violence: What is a Zero FIR and why it is registered”  published in Indian Express on 24th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Zero FIRs?3 When was the provision of Zero FIR established?4 Why was Zero FIR introduced?5 What is FIR( First Information… Continue reading Manipur violence: What is a Zero FIR and why it is registered

Rajya Sabha Chairman nominates four women parliamentarians to panel of vice-chairpersons

Source: The post is based on the article “Rajya Sabha Chairman nominates four women parliamentarians to panel of vice-chairpersons”  published in The Hindu on 21st July 2023. What is the News? Rajya Sabha Chairman has reconstituted the panel of vice chairpersons. For the first time in the history of the Rajya Sabha, the Chairman has… Continue reading Rajya Sabha Chairman nominates four women parliamentarians to panel of vice-chairpersons

Portal launched to report violation of ban on e-cigarettes

Source: The post is based on the article “Portal launched to report violation of ban on e-cigarettes”  published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2023. What is the News? The Union government has asked the state governments to effectively implement the Centre’s ban on e-cigarettes. What are e-cigarettes? Click Here to read About the ban… Continue reading Portal launched to report violation of ban on e-cigarettes

Industry Leaders Forge Alliance for increasing Demand of Electric Freight Vehicles

Source: The post is based on the article “Industry Leaders Forge Alliance for increasing Demand of Electric Freight Vehicles”  published in PIB on 22nd July 2023 What is the News? NITI Aayog has organized the e-FAST India event on the sidelines of the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial. What is the Clean Energy Ministerial? Click Here… Continue reading Industry Leaders Forge Alliance for increasing Demand of Electric Freight Vehicles

Use any Indian language as optional medium, says CBSE

Source: The post is based on the article “Use any Indian language as optional medium, says CBSE”  published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the National Education policy say on the use of Indian Languages as a medium of instruction in schools?3 What are the challenges in… Continue reading Use any Indian language as optional medium, says CBSE

Ports to UPI to green energy, India and Sri Lanka deepen economic ties

Source: The post is based on the article “Ports to UPI to green energy, India and Sri Lanka deepen economic ties”  published in Indian Express on 22nd July 2023.  What is the News? The President of Sri Lanka has paid an official visit to India.  During the visit, India and Sri Lanka adopted a ‘vision… Continue reading Ports to UPI to green energy, India and Sri Lanka deepen economic ties

Biofortified foods: Industry bats for separate branding

Source: The post is based on the article “Biofortified foods: Industry bats for separate branding”  published in The Hindu Businessline on 19th July 2023. What is the News? According to a report, the global market of biofortification is projected to reach $217.21 million by 2030 from the current $100.84 million (in 2022).  What is Biofortification?… Continue reading Biofortified foods: Industry bats for separate branding

Rule 176 vs Rule 267: What Govt agrees to, what Opp demands

Source: The post is based on the article “Rule 176 vs Rule 267: What Govt agrees to, what Opp demands”  published in Indian Express on 22nd July 2023 What is the News? The Parliament transacted no business amid opposition parties’ demand for a discussion on the ongoing violence in Manipur. The government agreed for a… Continue reading Rule 176 vs Rule 267: What Govt agrees to, what Opp demands

What are Bacteriophages, the ‘good viruses’ that fight bacteria?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are Bacteriophages, the ‘good viruses’ that fight bacteria?”  published in Indian Express on 21st July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Bacteriophages?3 How do Bacteriophages kill bacteria?4 What is Phage Therapy? What is the News? Scientists are exploring the potential of bacteriophages to treat… Continue reading What are Bacteriophages, the ‘good viruses’ that fight bacteria?

Rajasthan minimum income Bill: provisions, what makes it unique

Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan minimum income Bill: provisions, what makes it unique”  published in Indian Express on 21st July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023?3 Key Provisions of the Bill: 4 What is the significance of this bill? What is the News? The… Continue reading Rajasthan minimum income Bill: provisions, what makes it unique

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