News: The Supreme Court announced it would consider hearing petitions in February challenging the constitutional validity of the 2023 law on appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). About Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 Constitutional provisions for appointment of ECs– Election Commissioners are appointed under Article 324 of… Continue reading Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023
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MSP Guarantee Law- Pros and Cons- Explained Pointwise
As Sanmyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s hunger strike enters its 43rd day, farmers have declared a nationwide tractor march on January 26 to protest against the Central government. Besides the MSP guarantee, farmers are demanding a debt waiver, pension, no hike in electricity tariffs, withdrawal of police cases, and justice for the… Continue reading MSP Guarantee Law- Pros and Cons- Explained Pointwise
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A male tiger born in the Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Yavatmal has traveled an extraordinary 500 kilometers to reach Solapur district in Maharashtra. About Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Situated in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. Known as the “Green Oasis” of Southern Maharashtra due to abundant water resources from rivers like Purna, Krishna, Bhima, and Tapti.… Continue reading Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
UGC Draft Regulations 2025
News: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the UGC Draft Regulations 2025. It brings substantial reforms in the appointment process for Vice-Chancellors (VCs) and academic staff. Draft Guidelines for Vice-Chancellor Appointment The University Grants Commission (UGC) has outlined key guidelines for the appointment of Vice-Chancellors (VCs) to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and merit in the selection… Continue reading UGC Draft Regulations 2025
MicroRNAs and Caenorhabditis elegans
News: The discovery of microRNAs (miRNAs) in Caenorhabditis elegans transformed our understanding of gene regulation. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2024 for discovering miRNAs in C. elegans. About MicroRNAs (miRNAs) Definition– MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNA molecules, typically around 20-22 nucleotides long, that play a crucial… Continue reading MicroRNAs and Caenorhabditis elegans
Sonobuoys
News: India and the U.S. announced cooperation on co-production of U.S. sonobuoys for Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA) for the Indian Navy. About Sonobuoys Sonobuoys are expendable, electro-mechanical acoustic devices used to detect underwater sounds, such as those made by submarines or ships. Working Mechanism: Sonobuoys are dropped from aircraft or ships in canisters and activate… Continue reading Sonobuoys
Judicial Appointments in India- Current Procedure, Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
Judicial appointments in India has always been a contentious issue in India. Recently, two significant developments regarding the Supreme Court of India’s Collegium have emerged – firstly, the interviews for Judicial Candidates and secondly the exclusion of Relatives in Judiciary. There has been a long drawn confrontational battle between the Government and the Judiciary over… Continue reading Judicial Appointments in India- Current Procedure, Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
National Anthem of India
News: Recently,a controversy in Tamil Nadu’s Legislative Assembly occurred when the Governor departed without delivering the customary address, citing the absence of the National Anthem. National Anthem of India About National Anthem of India Composed by- Rabindranath Tagore in Bangla. Adopted in– It was first adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly on… Continue reading National Anthem of India
Bharatpol Portal
News: The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation launched the bharatpol portal in New Delhi on 7th January 2025 at the Bharat Mandapam. About Bharatpol Portal It is a significant initiative aimed at streamlining the processing of requests for international assistance through INTERPOL. It will handle tasks such as the issuance of Red Notices… Continue reading Bharatpol Portal
Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0
News: The Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 programme was inaugurated by the Lok Sabha Speaker on 6th January 2025 to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. About Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 Objective: The primary aim is to: Empower elected women representatives from Scheduled Tribes in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) by enhancing their knowledge of… Continue reading Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0