हाल के हफ़्तों में चल रहे इज़राइल लेबनान युद्ध में काफ़ी तेज़ी आई है। इज़राइल ने हिज़्बुल्लाह के ख़िलाफ़ अपने सैन्य अभियान तेज़ कर दिए हैं और लेबनान में हवाई हमलों की एक श्रृंखला शुरू कर दी है। इज़राइल ने हिज़्बुल्लाह के गढ़ों और सैन्य प्रतिष्ठानों को निशाना बनाकर 1,300 से ज़्यादा हमले किए हैं।… Continue reading इजराइल लेबनान युद्ध : प्रभाव और आगे का रास्ता – बिंदुवार व्याख्या
SEBI tightens noose on insider trading
News: SEBI has decided to expand the definition of ‘connected’ persons’ who have access to price sensitive information, to tighten the noose on insider trading. 1. Insider Trading refers to the malpractice of trading of shares and other securities of a listed company using unpublished price sensitive information. 2. Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) refers… Continue reading SEBI tightens noose on insider trading
SC open IIT door for student who could not pay fees on time
News: SC uses its extraordinary powers under Article 142 to facilitate education of a student from SC community, who missed the admission to the IIT Dhanbad due to his inability to pay the fees on time. 1. Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court of India to pass any order or decree necessary for doing complete… Continue reading SC open IIT door for student who could not pay fees on time
Having private participation in India’s nuclear energy
News: Union Budget 2024-25 has proposed forging partnerships with the private sector for the development of Small Nuclear reactors. However, the enhancement of private sector’s participation in SNR will depend on making significant changes to AERB’s structure and functions. 1. Small Nuclear Reactors (SNR) are smaller than the traditional nuclear power plants, offering an output… Continue reading Having private participation in India’s nuclear energy
Sarco Suicide Pod
Source: The post on What is Sarco, a suicide pod under legal scrutiny in Switzerland after US woman’s death is based on the article “What is Sarco, a suicide pod under legal scrutiny in Switzerland after US woman’s death” published in “Indian Express” on 30th september 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Switzerland police arrested four individuals linked… Continue reading Sarco Suicide Pod
Key Findings on Indian Elephant Migration and Genetic Diversity
Source: The post on Key Findings on Indian Elephant Migration and Genetic Diversity is based on the article “Indian elephants lost genetic vigour as they moved north to south, 5 distinct populations exist: Study” published in “Indian Express” on 30th september 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Researchers from Bengaluru’s National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the… Continue reading Key Findings on Indian Elephant Migration and Genetic Diversity
SEBI Introduces New Asset Class for High-Risk Investors
Source: The post on SEBI Introduces New Asset Class for High-Risk Investors is based on the article “Sebi to Introduce New Asset Class; Minimum Investment Size at Rs 10 Lakh” published in “OutlookBusiness” on 1st October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, SEBI has introduced a new regulated asset class aimed at high-risk investors. About SEBI’s new regulated… Continue reading SEBI Introduces New Asset Class for High-Risk Investors
Mahakaleshwar Temple
Source: The post on Mahakal Temple is based on the article “Two dead as wall near Ujjain’s Mahakal temple collapses due to heavy rain” published in “India Today” on 27th september 2024. Why in the News? Due to heavy rainfall, it has recently caused the collapse of a boundary wall near the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh,… Continue reading Mahakaleshwar Temple
European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
Source: The post on European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) is based on the article “As CERN turns 70, it searches for ways to finance the next big thing” published in “Business Standard” on 29th september 2024. Why in the News? Recently, CERN celebrated its 70th anniversary. About the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) 1. About: The European… Continue reading European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
Israel Lebanon War – Impacts and Way forward- Explained Pointwise
The ongoing Israel Lebanon war has escalated significantly in recent weeks. Israel has intensified its military operations against Hezbollah, and has launched a series of airstrikes across Lebanon. Israel has conducted over 1,300 strikes targeting Hezbollah strongholds and military installations. The escalation of conflict into a full-blown war, has led to widespread violence (killing of… Continue reading Israel Lebanon War – Impacts and Way forward- Explained Pointwise
