Author: Yash Dagar

UN Internal Justice Council

News: Madan B Lokur, retired judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been appointed as the chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC) for a four-year term.  About UN Internal Justice Council It was established by the UN General assembly to ensure independence, professionalism and accountability in the administration of justice system of… Continue reading UN Internal Justice Council

Telecommunications Rules, 2024

News: Recently, the Union Government had notified the Telecommunications (Procedures and Safeguards for Lawful Interception of Messages) Rules, 2024. Telecommunications Rules in 2024 About the Telecommunication Rules, 2024  These rules empower some enforcement and security agencies to intercept phone messages under certain conditions, superseding Rule 419A of the Indian Telegraph Rules, 1951.  Key Provisions:  Competent… Continue reading Telecommunications Rules, 2024

SMILE Programme

News: India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $350 million policy-based loan under the second subprogramme of the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) Programme.  About SMILE Programme  It is a programmatic policy-based loan (PBL) to support the Indian government to undertake wide ranging reforms in the logistics sector.  Aim: To strengthen… Continue reading SMILE Programme

Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary

News: A study on avian diversity at the Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary (BBBS) has found that the number of avian species have declined by almost 72% in 27 years.  About Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary  It is a wetland situated on the boundary of Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts in Assam.  History: Created during the earthquake of 1950  Declared… Continue reading Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

News: WHO has endorsed a new class of drug, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, for managing obesity.  About GLP-1 Receptor Agonists  Role: They mimic a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar level, lipid metabolism, and other biological functions.  Drugs in this class include semaglutide and tirzepatide, which have potential to be transformative.  Utility:   Helps in… Continue reading GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Dark Comets

News: NASA scientists are closely investigating a new class of celestial objects known as dark comets.  About Dark Comets  They are celestial objects that look like an asteroid but move through space like a comet.  Discovery: The first dark comet was identified in 2016, when asteroid 2003 RM exhibited unusual orbital deviation.  Types: There are… Continue reading Dark Comets

Varman Therapy

News: Recently, the National Institute of Siddha (NIS) has set a Guinness World Record for administering Varman therapy to 567 individuals simultaneously.  About Varman Therapy  It is a unique and traditional healing modality within the Siddha system of medicine, effective in treating various health conditions.  Benefits: It is a non-invasive, cost effective, non-pharmacological form of… Continue reading Varman Therapy

Himalayan Birch Tree

News: A new study has found that climate change is altering the tree line landscape of the central Himalayas, leading to the replacement of Birch trees by Fir Trees.  About Himalayan Birch Tree  It is a fast growing, medium sized, deciduous tree that dominates the Himalayan region.  Distribution: It is widely distributed in the upper… Continue reading Himalayan Birch Tree

IRIS2 Space Programme

News: The European Union has launched an ambitious Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS2) space programme, its third major space infrastructure project, to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink. About IRIS2 It is the European Union’s third flagship satellite programme, after Galileo Navigation System and Copernicus. Galileo is a civilian satellite navigation system while… Continue reading IRIS2 Space Programme

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