Source– This post “Central Consumer Protection Authority ” is based on the article “Consumer body issues notices to IAS coaching centres for ‘misleading’ ads” published in “The Indian Express” on 24th October 2023. Why in the News? The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has sent notices to 20 IAS coaching institutes across the country for… Continue reading Central Consumer Protection Authority
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Important Judgments by Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities
Source– This post “Important Judgments by Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities” is based on the article “Important Judgments by Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities to promote accessibility and rights of differently abled individuals” published in “PIB” on 9th November 2023. Why in the News? The Court of Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities… Continue reading Important Judgments by Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities
New island born near Ogasawara island chain in Japan
Source– This post “New island born near Ogasawara island chain in Japan” is based on the article “New island is born in Japan after undersea volcanic eruption” published in “The Times of India” on 10 November 2023. Why in the News? Recently, a new island emerged near Japan’s Ogasawara island chain after an undersea volcanic… Continue reading New island born near Ogasawara island chain in Japan
Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project: How ignored landslide warnings led to Subansiri running dry
Source: The post is based on the article “Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project: How ignored landslide warnings led to Subansiri running dry” published in “Indian Express” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project has experienced a setback due to a landslide that blocked the only operational diversion tunnel. This obstruction… Continue reading Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project: How ignored landslide warnings led to Subansiri running dry
SC attains full strength as case log nears 80,000
Source: The post is based on the article “SC attains full strength as case log nears 80,000” published in “The Hindu” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? Three New Judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court. This takes the judicial strength of SC to its sanctioned capacity of 34. However, on the… Continue reading SC attains full strength as case log nears 80,000
Safe States List: UK to include India in its safe states list
Source: The post is based on the article “Safe States List: UK to include India in its safe states list” published in “Hindustan Times” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? The UK government is planning to add India into the Safe States List. What does inclusion in the ‘safe states’ list mean? The… Continue reading Safe States List: UK to include India in its safe states list
Operations conducted by Railway Protection Force(RPF): Operation ‘Nanhe Faristey’ and others
Source: The post is based on the article “Operations conducted by Railway Protection Force(RPF): Operation ‘Nanhe Faristey’ and others” published in “PIB” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has conducted several operations to safeguard railway property, passenger areas and the well-being of travellers. What are the operations… Continue reading Operations conducted by Railway Protection Force(RPF): Operation ‘Nanhe Faristey’ and others
MiG-21 fighter jets: How are the MiG-21 fighter jets being phased out?
Source: The post is based on the article “MiG-21 fighter jets: How are the MiG-21 fighter jets being phased out?” published in “Indian Express” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? MiG-21 fighter jets of the No. 4 squadron ‘OORIALS’ of the Indian Air Force (IAF) flew one last time over Uttarlai in… Continue reading MiG-21 fighter jets: How are the MiG-21 fighter jets being phased out?
Geoglyph: ‘3,000-year-old Iron Age’ geoglyph circle discovered in Telangana
Source: The post is based on the article “Geoglyph: ‘3,000-year-old Iron Age’ geoglyph circle discovered in Telangana” published in “The Hindu” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? A 3,000-year-old circular geoglyph was recently discovered in Telangana’s Medchal-Malkajgiri district. What is Geoglyph? Specifications Details Definition 1. Geoglyph refers to a design that is drawn… Continue reading Geoglyph: ‘3,000-year-old Iron Age’ geoglyph circle discovered in Telangana
Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries
Source: The post is based on the article “Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries” published in “Indian Express” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the World Energy Outlook report 2023. The report has said that India’s Energy… Continue reading Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries
