Source- This post is based on the article “One-fifth of district courts in country lack separate toilets for women, says SC report” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? Recent Supreme Court Report ‘State of the Judiciary‘ highlights the absence of women’s restrooms in almost 20% of District Court complexes… Continue reading SC Report Reveals Absence of Women’s Toilets in 20% of District Courts Nationwide
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Gangster Goldy Brar Designated as a Terrorist under UAPA
Sources- This post is based on the article “Gangster Goldy Brar declared designated terrorist under UAPA: What this means” published in “The Indian Express” on 2 January 2024. Why in the News? The Centre has declared Gangster Goldy Brar a designated terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Who is a ‘Terrorist’? The UAPA… Continue reading Gangster Goldy Brar Designated as a Terrorist under UAPA
RBI’s Revised Guidelines for Customers with Inoperative and Unclaimed Accounts
Source– This post is based on the article “Inoperative & unclaimed accounts: How will the RBI’s revised guidelines benefit customers?” published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised guidelines for classifying accounts and deposits as inoperative accounts and unclaimed deposits by banks.… Continue reading RBI’s Revised Guidelines for Customers with Inoperative and Unclaimed Accounts
Free Movement Regime to end at Myanmar border
Source- This post is based on the article “Free Movement Regime to end at Myanmar border” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd January 2024. Why in the News? The Union government is poised to terminate the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Myanmar border. What is Free Movement Regime (FMR) with Myanmar? 1) The FMR… Continue reading Free Movement Regime to end at Myanmar border
XPoSat Mission launched by ISRO
Source- This post is based on the article “ISRO successfully launches PSLV-C58 XPoSat mission” published in “The Hindu” on 1st January 2024. Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the PSLV-C58 X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) mission on January 1, 2024. What is XPoSat Mission? Specifications Details What is it?… Continue reading XPoSat Mission launched by ISRO
Ayodhya Dham Railway Junction and Amrit Bharat Express
Source– This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station” published in “PIB” on 30th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi has unveiled the revamped Ayodhya Railway Station, launched new Amrit Bharat and Vande Bharat trains, and dedicated numerous other railway projects to the nation. What are… Continue reading Ayodhya Dham Railway Junction and Amrit Bharat Express
India and Pak. exchange list of nuclear installations
Source- This post is based on the article “India, Pakistan conduct annual exchange of list of nuclear installations” published in “The Hindu” on 1st January 2023. Why in the News? India and Pakistan recently exchanged lists of nuclear installations under a bilateral pact that prohibits attacks on each other’s atomic facilities. Additionally, both countries exchanged… Continue reading India and Pak. exchange list of nuclear installations
Achievements of NTCA
Source- This post is based on the article “Achievements of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) during the year 2023” published in “PIB” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? This article explores the accomplishments of the National Tiger Conservation Authority in the year 2023. What are the Achievements of the NTCA in 2023? 1) The… Continue reading Achievements of NTCA
Centre, Assam sign peace pact with ULFA faction
Source- This post is based on the article “Centre, Assam sign peace pact with ULFA faction” published in “The Hindu” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? The Central Government, Assam government, and the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) have entered into a tripartite agreement aiming for enduring peace, prosperity, and comprehensive development… Continue reading Centre, Assam sign peace pact with ULFA faction
Huntington’s Disease
Source- This post is based on the article “For Huntington’s disease clues, scientists are looking in fruit flies | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 28th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently researchers have advanced their comprehension of Huntington’s disease through the examination of fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) What are the Findings of the… Continue reading Huntington’s Disease
