What is the news? Recently, Dinyars Patel’s biography ‘Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism‘ won the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2021. Facts about Dadabhai Naoroji He was an Indian nationalist, educationist, first Indian MP in British Parliament, an Economist, a mentor and belonged to the Parsi community. As an educationist: He began his career as… Continue reading Dadabhai Naoroji: Why this nationalist served as a British MP
Implement panel’s anti-pollution measures, SC tells Centre, Delhi Govt.
What is the News? The Supreme Court has approved the measures taken by the Commission for Air Quality Management(CAQM) to create an ‘Enforcement Task Force’ and flying squads to prevent and penalise polluters in Delhi NCR. What is the issue? The Commission for Air Quality Management(CAQM) has announced several emergency measures for Delhi-NCR to bring… Continue reading Implement panel’s anti-pollution measures, SC tells Centre, Delhi Govt.
Chocolate-bordered Flitter
What is the News? A team of researchers have discovered a new Butterfly species in Sikkim. They have named it ‘Chocolate-bordered Flitter’. About Chocolate-bordered Flitter Chocolate-bordered Flitter (Zographetus Dzonguensis) is a golden yellow butterfly discovered in Dzongu in North Sikkim. The butterfly has been named ‘Chocolate-bordered Flitter’ as it has a chocolate coloured border around… Continue reading Chocolate-bordered Flitter
Supreme Court frowns upon ‘trend’ of acquittals in workplace sex misconduct cases on hyper-technical grounds
What is the News? The Supreme Court has expressed concern over a rising trend of courts invalidating proceedings into sexual misconduct at a working place on “hyper-technical” grounds. What was the issue? A constable at the Border Security Force had accused the head constable of sodomising (any form of the sexual act) in 2006. However,… Continue reading Supreme Court frowns upon ‘trend’ of acquittals in workplace sex misconduct cases on hyper-technical grounds
Explained: What is Kyhytysuka sachicarum?
What is the News? An international team of researchers has discovered a new marine reptile in Columbia. The reptile has been named as Kyhytysuka sachicarum. Note: This reptile was named Kyhytysuka which translates to ‘the one that cuts with something sharp’ to honour the ancient Muisca culture in Columbia that existed there for millennia. What… Continue reading Explained: What is Kyhytysuka sachicarum?
Explainer: Neo Banks vs Traditional Banking
What is the News? Neo-Banks bridge the gap between the services that traditional banks offer and the evolving expectations of customers in the digital age. They are changing the face of fintech and could one day eclipse traditional banks. What are Neo Banks? Neo-banks are online-only financial technology (fintech) companies that operate solely digitally or… Continue reading Explainer: Neo Banks vs Traditional Banking
PM inaugurates InFinity Forum, a thought leadership Forum on FinTech
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated InFinity Forum, a thought leadership Forum on FinTech. Click Here to read about the InFinity Forum What is Fintech? Fintech (finance and technology) refers to any business that uses technology to enhance or automate financial services and processes. What are the pillars of Fintech? India’s financial… Continue reading PM inaugurates InFinity Forum, a thought leadership Forum on FinTech
Longest in-country migration route of lesser florican from Rajasthan tracked
What is the News? A recent study has for the first time tracked the longest in-country migration route of lesser Floricans from Rajasthan to Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district. About the study The study on the Lesser Florican Migration Route has been launched as part of the bustard recovery programme which is a conservation initiative for the… Continue reading Longest in-country migration route of lesser florican from Rajasthan tracked
India revokes PepsiCo’s potato patent
What is the News? The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights (PPV&FR) Authority has revoked a PVP (Plant Variety Protection) certificate granted to PepsiCo India Holding (PIH) on a potato variety (FL-2027) on multiple grounds. Note: PPV&FR is a statutory body set up under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001. … Continue reading India revokes PepsiCo’s potato patent
Explained: Why Centre has refused to accept Paika revolution as first war of independence
What is the News? The government of India has said that the Paika rebellion cannot be called the first War of Independence At present, the Indian Mutiny or Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 is called the first war of Independence against British Rule. What is the Paika Rebellion? Read more: About Paika Rebellion What is the… Continue reading Explained: Why Centre has refused to accept Paika revolution as first war of independence
