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
DESERT CYCLONE: India-UAE Joint Military Exercise
Source– This post is based on the article “India-UAE Joint Military Exercise ‘DESERT CYCLONE’ commences in Rajasthan” published in “PIB” on 2nd January 2024. Why in the News? A 45-member UAE Land Forces group has arrived in India for the inaugural India-UAE Joint Military Exercise, ‘DESERT CYCLONE.’ What is ‘DESERT CYCLONE’? Aspect Details What is… Continue reading DESERT CYCLONE: India-UAE Joint Military Exercise
Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2023
Sources: This post is based on the article “RBI releases Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) of 2021” published in “Live Mint” on 2nd Jan 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs). Which banks are on the list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks… Continue reading Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2023
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport
Source- This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Maharishi Valmiki International Airport at Ayodhya Dham” Published in “PIB” on 30th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Prime Minister inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. What are the Key features of the airport? 1) The airport is dedicated… Continue reading Maharishi Valmiki International Airport
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
