Source: TOI Relevance: Misuse of UAPA to curb political dissent. Synopsis: Right to fair trial is being consistently violated under the UAPA provisions. This law should be repealed like TADA and POTA. Background Father Stan Swamy, an 84-year-old Jesuit priest, known for his service and activism in the cause of Adivasis, died nine months into… Continue reading UAPA should go the way of TADA & POTA
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Let’s keep pace with the world on covid research
Source: Livemint Relevance: Covid-19 research is essential for controlling the pandemic. Introduction: India has been behind the curve on tracing virus variants by their genomes. However, a new brain-study initiative points to the potential of forging ahead with work on Covid’s pathology. About India’s Covid-19 research capability: So far, India has mostly been behind the curve… Continue reading Let’s keep pace with the world on covid research
Problem of menstrual waste disposal in India – Explained, pointwise
Source: DowntoEarth1, DowntoEarth2 Syllabus: GS1 – Women issues, GS2 – Health Relevance: How menstrual waste contributes to India’s solid waste problem? and steps that can be taken to solve this issue. Contents1 Introduction2 Reasons 3 Rules concerning disposal4 Impact5 Suggestions/measures6 Conclusion Introduction Sanitary waste disposal has become an increasing problem in India. As per the Menstrual… Continue reading Problem of menstrual waste disposal in India – Explained, pointwise
The Pew study’s glazed picture of our religious tolerance
Source: Livemint Contents1 What is the News?2 Key Findings of the Survey:3 Inter-Caste and Inter-Religious Marriage:4 Significance of the Survey: What is the News? Pew Research Center, a non-profit based in Washington DC has released the results of the survey titled ‘Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation’. The survey takes a closer look at religious… Continue reading The Pew study’s glazed picture of our religious tolerance
Government creates a new Ministry of Cooperation
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has announced the creation of a new Ministry of Cooperation. About Ministry of Cooperation: Purpose: The Ministry of Cooperation has been created for strengthening the cooperative movement in the country. Key Objectives of the Ministry of Cooperation: Firstly, it will provide a separate administrative, legal,… Continue reading Government creates a new Ministry of Cooperation
What is the Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’ that is now showing signs of melting
Source: Indian Express What is the News? A part of the Arctic’s ice called “Last Ice Area” has started showing signs of melting earlier than what the scientists had expected. About Last Ice Area: The Last Ice Area is located north of Greenland and in Ellesmere Island in the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Scientists had… Continue reading What is the Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’ that is now showing signs of melting
First commercial shipment of Mishri variety of cherries from Kashmir exported to Dubai
Source: PIB What is the News? The first commercial shipment of Mishri variety of cherries from Kashmir valley has been exported to Dubai from Srinagar. About Mishri Cherries: Mishri varieties of Cherries not only taste delicious but also contain vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds with health benefits. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir produces… Continue reading First commercial shipment of Mishri variety of cherries from Kashmir exported to Dubai
Union Minister for Fisheries launches Mobile App “Matsya Setu” for Fish Farmers
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Matsya Setu App:3 Key Features of Matsya Setu:4 About National Fisheries Development Board(NFDB) What is the News? The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying launched the Online Course Mobile App “Matsya Setu”. About Matsya Setu App: Matsya Setu is an online course app. It aims… Continue reading Union Minister for Fisheries launches Mobile App “Matsya Setu” for Fish Farmers
Open-sourcing project govt panel: What’s in store for online retailers
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) has issued orders for appointing an advisory committee for its Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC) project. About Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC) project: The ONDC Project is aimed at curbing digital monopolies in the e-commerce sector. This will be… Continue reading Open-sourcing project govt panel: What’s in store for online retailers
What Sebi giving a free hand to directors means
Source: Livemint What is the News? Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has tightened the rules for appointing and removing independent directors. This move aims at strengthening the corporate governance framework. Click Here to Read New rules for Independent Directors Who is an Independent Director? An independent director is a non-executive director who does not… Continue reading What Sebi giving a free hand to directors means
