Synopsis: EC should ensure ‘Free, fair and safe’ upcoming elections in the states of Kerala, Tamilnadu, West Bengal, Assam and Pondicherry (UT). Background Since the pandemic broken, Millions of people have exercised their political right to vote in more than 34 countries, including India (In Bihar). With the reappearance of a variant of covid virus in countries like Britain, human beings exposing… Continue reading Importance and steps for‘Free, fair and safe’ elections amid pandemic
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Sci-Hub case: How scientific publishing works?
Synopsis: The recent case of Sci-hub filed by 3 scientific publishers in Delhi HC has highlighted the issues in scientific publishing. To under these issues, first we need to understand, how scientific publishing works. What is the Sci-Hub case ? Recently, three scientific publishers’ companies such as Elsevier, Wiley, and the American Chemical Society (ACS) have filed a… Continue reading Sci-Hub case: How scientific publishing works?
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
Indian government has lost an arbitration case in Permanent Court of Arbitration, to energy giant Cairn Plc over the retrospective taxation, India has to pay damages worth Rs 8,842 crore ($1.2 billion) to the UK firm. This was a Second such case in which India lost with respect to retrospective taxation after the arbitration case… Continue reading Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
[Download] 9PM Compilation – December, 2020 – Third week
Hello every one, We are posting Compilation of 9 PM current affairs Brief for the Month of December– Third week Click on the following link to download 9pm Compilation – Month of December – Third week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief The idea behind 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants… Continue reading [Download] 9PM Compilation – December, 2020 – Third week
Suranga Bawadi
Suranga Bawadi on World Monument Watch list News:Suranga Bawadi has been included in the World Monument Watch list for 2020 along with 24 other monuments from across the world. Facts: About Suranga Bawadi: Suranga Bawadi is an integral part of the ancient Karez system of supplying water through subterranean tunnels built during the Adil Shahi… Continue reading Suranga Bawadi
Elephant Bonds
Elephant bonds can bring back $500 billion stashed overseas News:A High Level Advisory Group on Trade Policy(HLAG) headed by Surjit Bhalla has suggested that the Centre could bring up to $500 billion of black money if it issues elephant bond. Facts: About Elephant Bonds: The elephant bonds are a way for people to bring their… Continue reading Elephant Bonds
Island Development Agency
Home minister chairs sixth meeting of Island Development Agency News:Union home minister has chaired the sixth meeting of the Island Development Agency(IDA). Facts: Key takeaways from the meeting: The meeting reviewed the work progress of the programme “Holistic Development of Islands”. Government has identified 16 islands in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and 10 in Lakshadweep… Continue reading Island Development Agency
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Bandipur Tiger Reserve News:Karnataka Chief Minister has said that the ban on vehicular movement through Bandipur forest during night will continue. Facts: Wayanad district in Kerala has witnessed protests against a ban on vehicular movement on the forest stretch of NH 766 that passes through the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka. The reason for the… Continue reading Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Kamlang Tiger Reserve
Kamlang Tiger Reserve:- News: Madhya Pradesh might soon its seventh tiger reserve — the Ratapani Tiger Reserve. The proposed reserve will be carved out of the Ratapani wildlife sanctuary which is spread over Raisen and Sehore districts. Facts: About Tiger Reserves: Tiger Reserves are protected area that aim at conserving the habitat to ensure a viable… Continue reading Kamlang Tiger Reserve
Central Equipment Identity Register
News: The government has launched a web portal, ‘Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR)’ in Delhi. Facts: About CEIR It is a database of the International Mobile Equipment (IMEI) numbers of blacklisted handsets. All network Operators can share blacklisted mobile devices on CEIR. Devices blacklisted in one network will not work on other networks even if the… Continue reading Central Equipment Identity Register
