Source: The post is based on the article “Allahabad HC quashes UP govt orders notifying 17 OBC sub-castes as SC” published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. What is the News? The Allahabad High Court has quashed Uttar Pradesh government orders through which 17 sub-castes from Other Backward Classes (OBC) were notified as Schedule… Continue reading Allahabad HC quashes UP govt orders notifying 17 OBC sub-castes as SC
New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness
Source: The post is based on the article “New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness” published in Hindu Businessline on 13th September 2022. What is the News? A new fund named Financial Intermediary Fund(FIF) has been established for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response(PPR). What is the Financial Intermediary Fund(FIF)? Purpose: To provide additional,… Continue reading New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness
Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?
Source: The post is based on the article “Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?” published in Down To Earth on 13th September 2022. What is the News? Germany has launched the world’s first fleet of fully hydrogen-powered trains. About the World’s first fleet of fully hydrogen-powered trains: Launched by:… Continue reading Germany’s emissions-free trains: Is hydrogen fuel really a better alternative for transport?
National Metallurgist Award Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “National Metallurgist Award Scheme” published in PIB on 12th September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Steel has given approval for the National Metallurgist Award 2022. What is the National Metallurgist Award 2022? National Metallurgists Day Awards was instituted in 1962 by the then Ministry… Continue reading National Metallurgist Award Scheme
DRI detects 72 hidden packets weighing 39.5 kg of suspected narcotic substance Heroin in Operation “Gear Box”
Source: The post is based on the article “DRI detects 72 hidden packets weighing 39.5 kg of suspected narcotic substance Heroin in Operation Gear Box” published in PIB on 12th September 2022. What is the News? Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI) has launched operation ‘GearBox’ to stop heroin smuggling seizing 39.5 kg of contraband from Kolkata… Continue reading DRI detects 72 hidden packets weighing 39.5 kg of suspected narcotic substance Heroin in Operation “Gear Box”
Gyanvapi Mosque case: What the Varanasi court said
Source: The post is based on the article “Gyanvapi Mosque case: What the Varanasi court said” published in Indian Express on 13th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the case about?3 What was the district court’s ruling?4 What is the Places of Worship Act, 1991?5 What are the arguments against the Places… Continue reading Gyanvapi Mosque case: What the Varanasi court said
India raises Sri Lankan Tamil issue in U.N
Source: The post is based on the article “India raises Sri Lankan Tamil issue in U.N” published in The Hindu on 13th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the statement given by India at UNHRC?3 What is the 13th amendment to the Sri Lankan Constitution?4 Why is this statement of India at… Continue reading India raises Sri Lankan Tamil issue in U.N
Centre is trying to curb lumpy skin disease: PM
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre is trying to curb lumpy skin disease: PM” published in The Hindu on 13th September 2022. What is the News? The PM has addressed the inaugural session of the four-day International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit (IDF WDS) 2022. What is the International Dairy Federation World… Continue reading Centre is trying to curb lumpy skin disease: PM
Supreme Court’s three-question test for validity of 10% EWS quota
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court’s three-question test for validity of 10% EWS quota” published in The Hindu on 13th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the 103rd Constitution Amendment Act?3 What are the recommendations given by the committee to revisit the criteria for determining EWS?4 Why the… Continue reading Supreme Court’s three-question test for validity of 10% EWS quota
India has lost its way in the use of international law
Source: The post is based on the article “India has lost its way in the use of international law” published in The Hindu on 13th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Foreign policy of India. Relevance: About International law and India’s participation. News: India’s Constitution makers saw the value of international law. Article 51 of the Constitution states that the state… Continue reading India has lost its way in the use of international law
