What is the news? The Environment Minister has referred the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. What are the key provisions of the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021? – Click Here to read provisions of the Bill Other Important Provisions: – It streamlines the process of Patenting for Indian researchers to… Continue reading Biological Diversity Bill referred to Joint Committee of Parliament
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Gati Shakti: A much-needed fast track to development
News: Gati shakti master plan would help India to converge its infrastructure spending. Must read: PM Gati Shakti – National Infrastructure Master Plan – Explained, pointwise What is the Gati shakti master plan? Read here: PM launches Gati Shakti- National Master Plan for infrastructure development What are the past initiatives to boost infrastructure? Some of the… Continue reading Gati Shakti: A much-needed fast track to development
Why the Russia-West equation matters to India
News: Russia’s geopolitics have always impacted India’s international relations. Its present tussle with the west and US on Ukraine will also have great consequences for India. India-Russia’s historic connection and its present status The Great Game of the 19th century between the British Raj and imperial Russia, the Soviet support for revolutionary movements in Asia,… Continue reading Why the Russia-West equation matters to India
Raising marriage age won’t lead to women’s empowerment
News: Recently, the Union Cabinet has passed a proposal raising the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years — the same as men. Read here: Recommendations given by the Jaya Jaitly committee Why India should raise the legal age of marriage for women? 1. India is usually near the bottom of the… Continue reading Raising marriage age won’t lead to women’s empowerment
Exam-conducting bodies must support candidates with disabilities
News: Recently, a student who suffered from dysgraphia (a disorder that causes impaired handwriting), has not been allocated a 1-hour compensatory time who appeared for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to undergraduate medical courses. What are the arguments presented by the National Testing Agency? National Testing Agency, said that the candidate failed to… Continue reading Exam-conducting bodies must support candidates with disabilities
Courting the stans: India’s outreach to central Asia is vital to counter the China-Pakistan axis
News: Recently, a third India- Central Asia dialogue has been held. Regional Security Dialogue” with his Central Asian Republic (CAR) counterparts was also held recently to discuss Afghanistan. What were the key highlights of the 3rd India- Central Asia dialogue? Improving connectivity: Discussions have been held on India’s $1 billion Line of Credit for projects in… Continue reading Courting the stans: India’s outreach to central Asia is vital to counter the China-Pakistan axis
Explained: What is Parvovirus that has affected over 2,000 dogs in Maharashtra’s Amravati city?
What is the news? Nearly 2,000 pets and stray dogs in Amravati city have been affected by canine parvovirus virus. What is Canine Parvovirus? Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that can be life-threatening in puppies and dogs. The virus impacts dogs gastrointestinal tracts and has a 90% mortality rate. Symptoms: Bloody diarrhoea,… Continue reading Explained: What is Parvovirus that has affected over 2,000 dogs in Maharashtra’s Amravati city?
Killer robots aren’t science fiction. A push to ban them is growing
What is the news? For the first time, a majority of the 125 nations that belong to an agreement called the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons said that they wanted curbs on killer robots. But they were opposed by members that are developing these weapons, most notably the United States and Russia. What is the… Continue reading Killer robots aren’t science fiction. A push to ban them is growing
Explained: India’s missile capability
What is the news? At a seminar organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Defence Minister has encouraged scientists to work towards developing hypersonic missile technology. In this context, let us look at missile capability of India: What is the history of missile technology in India? Before Independence: Several kingdoms in India… Continue reading Explained: India’s missile capability
Data Protection Bill: National security, at the cost of citizens’ privacy
News: Joint Committee of Parliament (JCP) has tabled its report on the Data Protection Bill in both houses. Also Read: The draft personal data protection bill, 2018 Background Read here: Why need of data protection bill arise? What are the recommendations by JCP on Data Protection Bill? Read here: Data Protection Bill: Explained: JCP prescription for data Bill… Continue reading Data Protection Bill: National security, at the cost of citizens’ privacy
