Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What was the case?4 What did the petitioners argue?5 What did the Court say?6 About Section 124A of IPC: What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has said that Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code that deals with sedition requires interpretation, particularly in the context of… Continue reading “Sedition law” needs relook, especially for media: Supreme Court
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Jan 30 Declared World “Neglected Tropical Diseases” Day by WHA
What is the News? The 74th World Health Assembly has declared January 30 as ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day. Contents1 About World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day:2 About Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTD):3 About London Declaration:4 WHO’s New Roadmap for NTDs for 2021-30: About World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day: The first World Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTD)… Continue reading Jan 30 Declared World “Neglected Tropical Diseases” Day by WHA
NSA commissions offshore Patrol Vessel “ICGS Sajag”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About ICGS Sajag:4 About Offshore Patrol Vehicles(OPVs):5 About Indian Coast Guard(ICG): What is the News? The National Security Advisor(NSA) has commissioned the Offshore Patrol Vessel(OPV) ICGS Sajag. (ICGS- Indian Coast Guard ship) About ICGS Sajag: Firstly, Goa Shipyard Limited has indigenously designed and built the Indian Coast Guard Ship… Continue reading NSA commissions offshore Patrol Vessel “ICGS Sajag”
“Buddha Miniature Sculpture” found in Karnataka
What is the News? A miniature sculpture of the Buddha has been found in Badagabettu village in Udupi district of Karnataka. About Buddha Miniature Sculpture: Source: The Hindu The sculpture is made out of soft sandstone. It is around nine centimetres high, five centimetres wide and two centimetres thick. Style: The sculpture is in the… Continue reading “Buddha Miniature Sculpture” found in Karnataka
WHO report on “Origin of Covid-19”: India seeks more studies on virus
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What did the Global Study on the Origin of Covid-19 found?4 India’s stand on WHO’s study: What is the News? India has welcomed the global study on the origin of Covid-19 convened by the World Health Organisation(WHO). However, India demanded initiating further studies in order to reach robust conclusions.… Continue reading WHO report on “Origin of Covid-19”: India seeks more studies on virus
Very Severe “Cyclone Yaas” hits the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Cyclone Yaas:4 Type of Disturbances (and Associated Wind Speed in the Circulation): What is the News? Cyclone Yaas hit the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal. Upon landfall, the cyclone weakened. About Cyclone Yaas: Cyclone Yaas is a Tropical Cyclone. It has been named by Oman. Yaas… Continue reading Very Severe “Cyclone Yaas” hits the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal
“Ayush Clinical Case Repository (ACCR) portal” and “Ayush Sanjivani App”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Ayush Clinical Case Repository(ACCR):3 Significance of this Portal:4 About Ayush Sanjivani app: What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has launched two things. First, the Ayush Clinical Case Repository (ACCR) portal. And second, the third version of the Ayush Sanjivani App. About Ayush Clinical Case Repository(ACCR): Firstly, the… Continue reading “Ayush Clinical Case Repository (ACCR) portal” and “Ayush Sanjivani App”
Traceability Provision of New IT Rules 2021
What is the News? The Government of India has referred to the 2019 Supreme Court order to justify the introduction of Traceability Provision in the IT (Information Technology) Rules, 2021. The Traceability Provision requires the social media platforms to compulsorily identify the first originator of the information in India, upon government or court order. About the… Continue reading Traceability Provision of New IT Rules 2021
Installation of “Reclining Buddha” Statue Postponed
What is the News? On the occasion of Buddha Jayanti, India’s largest statue of the Reclining Buddha was scheduled for installation at the Buddha International Welfare Mission temple in Bodh Gaya. However, the ceremony has been postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions. Contents1 What is Reclining Buddha?2 Note:3 Origin of Depiction of Reclining Buddha:4 Statues of Reclining… Continue reading Installation of “Reclining Buddha” Statue Postponed
“Mekedatu Project” – A Panel to investigate charges of illegal construction
What is the News? The National Green Tribunal(NGT) has formed a committee to investigate the alleged violation of norms in the construction of the Mekedatu project across the Cauvery river. The NGT has also directed the panel to submit a report on or before July 5. About Mekedatu Project: Mekedatu project is a balancing reservoir… Continue reading “Mekedatu Project” – A Panel to investigate charges of illegal construction
