Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States

Source: The post is based on the article “Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed all States to suo motu register FIRs on hate speech incidents and proceed against offenders without… Continue reading Register FIRs against hate speech even in absence of complaints, Supreme Court directs States

Govt. moots star rating system for water taps, sanitary fixtures

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. moots star rating system for water taps, sanitary fixtures” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is in the process of bringing in a star rating system for water fixtures similar to the ratings of electrical appliances. About… Continue reading Govt. moots star rating system for water taps, sanitary fixtures

Bluewashing: Report flags how corporates have wormed their way into global food governance

Source: The post is based on the article “Bluewashing: Report flags how corporates have wormed their way into global food governance” published in Down To Earth on 28th April 2023 What is the News? The International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems has released a report titled “Who’s tipping the scales”. The report has… Continue reading Bluewashing: Report flags how corporates have wormed their way into global food governance

Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery: 100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting

Source: The post is based on the article “100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting” published in TOI on 27th April 2023 What is the News? More than 100 delegates from 30 countries as part of the pre-G20 meeting have visited the Hemis and Thiksey monasteries. What is Hemis Monastery? Hemis Monastery is… Continue reading Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery: 100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting

Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple

Source: The post is based on the article “Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the News? Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has urged the government to conserve the historically significant structures, including the 600-year-old ‘Vilakkumadom’, at Sree Mahavishnu… Continue reading Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple

What are seamounts?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are seamounts?” published in The Hindu on 28th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Seamounts?3 What is the importance of Seamounts?4 What is India’s contribution to mapping Seamounts? What is the News? Scientists have reported finding 19,325 new seamounts after poring through new… Continue reading What are seamounts?

Renewable targets outstrip policy enablers

Source: The post is based on the article “Renewable targets outstrip policy enablers” published in the Business Standard on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS-3:  Energy Relevance: About renewable energy targets. News: Indian renewable energy project developers are facing progressively higher hurdles each year. This raises the question of whether India needs new targets or supportive policies.… Continue reading Renewable targets outstrip policy enablers

Wrestling Injustice – Protests are integral to a democracy – and vital

Source: The post is based on the article “Wrestling Injustice – Protests are integral to a democracy – and vital” published in The Times of India on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population. Relevance: Issues related to women sports persons. News: The top national and international-level wrestlers are once again protesting to… Continue reading Wrestling Injustice – Protests are integral to a democracy – and vital

None too soon: On Governor’s and the judiciary’s reminder on Bills

Source: The post is based on the article “None too soon: On Governor’s and the judiciary’s reminder on Bills” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS-2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About the challenges associated with the power of the governor. News: The Supreme Court has reminded… Continue reading None too soon: On Governor’s and the judiciary’s reminder on Bills

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