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Faizan Mustafa writes: New penal code falls short of its laudable objectives
Source: The post is based on the article “Faizan Mustafa writes: New penal code falls short of its laudable objectives” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament (Law and Justice) News: In this article author discusses recent changes in the Indian Penal Code, highlighting the updated definitions, the removal of… Continue reading Faizan Mustafa writes: New penal code falls short of its laudable objectives
Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making
Source: The post is based on the article “Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of the vulnerable sections News: In this article author discusses the Forest Rights… Continue reading Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making
Illegal, irrational, unconstitutional: The problem with recent suspensions of MPs
Source: The post is based on the article “Illegal, irrational, unconstitutional: The problem with recent suspensions of MPs” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. News: In this article author discusses the… Continue reading Illegal, irrational, unconstitutional: The problem with recent suspensions of MPs
RBI launches web portal for searching unclaimed deposits
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI launches web portal for searching unclaimed deposits” published in Indian Express on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has launched the UDGAM Portal. What is UDGAM Portal? UDGAM stands for Unclaimed Deposits – Gateway to Access information. Purpose: To aid… Continue reading RBI launches web portal for searching unclaimed deposits
Kanniyakumari’s Matti is distinct with fragrance and honey-like taste
Source: The post is based on the article “Kanniyakumari’s Matti is distinct with fragrance and honey-like taste” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The Matti banana variety, native to Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu was recently granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is the Matti Banana variety? Matti… Continue reading Kanniyakumari’s Matti is distinct with fragrance and honey-like taste
President launches indigenously built warship Vindhyagiri
Source: The post is based on the article “President launches indigenously built warship Vindhyagiri” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The President has launched the sixth vessel of the Project 17 Alpha Frigates, ‘Vindhyagiri’, a stealth ship of the Indian Navy. What is INS Vindhyagiri? INS Vindhyagiri is the… Continue reading President launches indigenously built warship Vindhyagiri
Indian scientist develops novel method to improve accuracy and precision of nanomechanical testing technology
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian scientist develops novel method to improve accuracy and precision of nanomechanical testing technology” published in PIB on 17th August 2023. What is the News? An Indian researcher has developed a new method to test nanomechanical properties of materials at very minute scales with high precision and… Continue reading Indian scientist develops novel method to improve accuracy and precision of nanomechanical testing technology
No more bulk SIM cards as government steps in to curb fraud
Source: The post is based on the article “No more bulk SIM cards as government steps in to curb fraud” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. What is the News? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced several steps to combat the issue of fraudulent SIM cards. What are the steps announced by… Continue reading No more bulk SIM cards as government steps in to curb fraud
A software solution for preventing attacks on 5G networks
Source: The post is based on the article “A software solution for preventing attacks on 5G networks” published in PIB on 17th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why is 5G Technology vulnerable to zero day attack?3 What have the researchers developed?4 What are Zero Day Attacks? What is the News? IITM Pravartak Technologies… Continue reading A software solution for preventing attacks on 5G networks
