News: Sonam Wangchuk was detained on the Delhi border while leading a protest demanding inclusion of Ladakh in the 6th Schedule of the Constitution. 1. Asymmetrical Federalism is a form of federal arrangement where some states and areas enjoy more autonomy or have special provisions under the Constitution than others. 2. Asymmetrical Federalism is visible… Continue reading What special status is Ladakh seeking?
A case of nothing but patent censorship
News: The Bombay High Court has struck down an amendment to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 in defence of the right to freedom of speech and expression and the likely violation of safe harbour provisions. 1. Major Provisions of the amended rules- a. Creation of Fact Check Unit (FCU)… Continue reading A case of nothing but patent censorship
Package launched for scheme saturation in ST-majority villages
News: Yesterday, PM launched the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, which is a continuation in the series of schemes and projects, like PM JANMAN, which were rolled out for the benefit tribals across the country. 1. Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan: It aims at saturation of critical gaps in social infrastructure, health, education,… Continue reading Package launched for scheme saturation in ST-majority villages
9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 3rd October, 2024
Dear Friends, We are posting the 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 3rd October 2024 based on today’s current affairs. What is the aim of 9 PM? Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is… Continue reading 9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 3rd October, 2024
लद्दाख के लिए छठी अनुसूची : तर्क और चिंताएं- बिंदुवार व्याख्या
हाल ही में, जलवायु कार्यकर्ता सोनम वांगचुक को लद्दाख को संविधान की छठी अनुसूची में शामिल करने के लिए विरोध प्रदर्शन का नेतृत्व करते हुए दिल्ली सीमा पर हिरासत में लिया गया था। छठी अनुसूची का दर्जा देने की मांग का उद्देश्य क्षेत्र को अधिक स्वायत्तता देना है। जबकि एक अलग लोक सेवा आयोग और… Continue reading लद्दाख के लिए छठी अनुसूची : तर्क और चिंताएं- बिंदुवार व्याख्या
Coastal Erosion in Brazil
Source: The post on Coastal Erosion in Brazil is based on the article “Brazil’s coast eroding faster than ever as Atlantic Ocean advances published in “Indian Express” on 30th september 2024. Why in the News? It has been observed due to climate change, the coastal erosion is taking place in Brazil. Reasons for Climate Change on Brazil’s Coastline 1.… Continue reading Coastal Erosion in Brazil
Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs)
Source- This post on Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs) is based on the article “Scientists spin diamonds at a billion RPM to test the limits of physics” published in The Hindu on 3rd October 2024. Why in News? Researchers at Purdue University managed to levitate nanodiamonds in a vacuum and spin them at ultra-high speeds. This experiment opens doors for… Continue reading Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs)
International Day of Non-Violence 2024
Source: The post on International Day of Non-Violence 2024 is based on the article “International Day of Non-Violence 2024″ published in “PIB” on 2nd October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, International Day of Non-Violence 2024 was observed on 2nd October. About International Day of Non-Violence 2024 1. About: October 2 is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence… Continue reading International Day of Non-Violence 2024
17th India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group (MCSG) Meeting
Source: The post on 17th India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group (MCSG) Meeting is based on the article “17th India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group Meeting held in Berlin” published in “PIB” on 2nd October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the 17th edition of the India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group (MCSG) meeting was held in Berlin, Germany. About 17th… Continue reading 17th India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group (MCSG) Meeting
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)
Source: The post on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) is based on the article “Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India celebrates its Eighth Annual Day“ published in “PIB” on 2nd October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) celebrated its Eighth Annual Day. About Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of… Continue reading Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)
