The blurry lines between wildlife ‘capture’ and ‘rescue’

Why in the news? The human-animal conflict in India is a significant issue, with several lives lost and property damage due to the increasing interactions between humans and wildlife Difference between between wildlife ‘capture’ and ‘rescue’ Capture: It refers to the act of taking wild animals into custody, often due to conflicts with humans, such… Continue reading

What is Doxxing and what can you do if it happens to you?

Why in the news? In mid-February, a woman reported an incident of doxxing to Mumbai Police after a man shared a video of her dancing and subjected her to harassment online. What is Doxxing? Doxxing involves publicly disclosing an individual’s private information without consent, including personal details like addresses, phone numbers, and more. It can… Continue reading

India ranks number 10 in World Cybercrime Index

Why in the news? A new research effort, the ‘World Cybercrime Index,’ sheds light on the global cybercrime scenario, ranking India in the 10th position worldwide. About the World Cybercrime Index The World Cybercrime Index has been developed as a joint partnership between the University of Oxford and University of New South Wales, Sydney. It… Continue reading

Adjudication Process under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

Why in the news? The Adjudicating Authority under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) has confirmed the attachment of assets worth Rs 751.9 crore linked to a politician family. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had provisionally attached these properties in PMLA case. About Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 Details Precursor Enacted to… Continue reading

Mount Etna’s Volcanic Vortex Rings: A Rare Natural Phenomenon

Why in the news? Mount Etna, located on the east coast of Sicily in Italy recently gained attention for emitting circular rings of vapor from its summit, known as volcanic vortex rings. About Mount Etna Mount Etna is located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. It is an active stratovolcano, characterized by its conical… Continue reading

India, US to reactivate Indian Ocean Observing System (IndOOS)

Why in the news? India and the US have decided to reactivate the Indian Ocean Observing System (IndOOS). What is IndOOS? Established in 2006, the Indian Ocean Observing System (IndOOS) comprises moored buoys strategically placed across the Indian Ocean. It consists of a network of 36 moored buoys in the high seas to collect high-resolution… Continue reading

[12 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In poll season, the perils of scorching bilateral ties

Mains PYQ Relevance: Q The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. Give a brief description of CPEC and enumerate the reasons why India has distanced itself from the same.(UPSC IAS/2018) Q “Increasing cross-border terrorist attacks in India and growing interference in the… Continue reading

ADB raises India’s GDP growth forecast for FY25 to 7% from 6.7% earlier

Why in the News? The Asian Development Bank (ADB) increased its GDP growth projection for India for the current fiscal year to 7%, up from its previous estimate of 6.7%. Reason behind the increased India’s GDP growth projection by ADB: Manufacturing Sector: The manufacturing sector growth of India in the 2023 fiscal year was robust,… Continue reading

Crafted in Indian labs, NexCAR19 takes India to next level in Cancer Care

Why in the News? President Droupadi Murmu launched India’s first indigenously-developed CAR T-cell therapy, hailing it as a major breakthrough against cancer. This therapy was developed by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and the Tata Memorial Centre, and it is known as ‘NexCAR19 CAR T-cell therapy’. BACK2BASICS: What is CAR T cell thearpy? … Continue reading

Is Transparency lacking in Candidate Disclosure?

Why in the news? The Supreme Court held that candidates need not to disclose every piece of Information and Possession in their Election Affidavit unless it is Substantial in Nature. What are the Legal Provisions? Nomination paper with Affidavit: Section 33 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RP Act) read with rule 4A… Continue reading

Patanjali Misleading Advertisement Case

Why in the news? The Supreme Court ruling refusing to accept Patanjali’s MD’s unconditional apologies underscores the gravity of intentionally misleading advertisements and their repercussions. Despite apologies, Patanjali’s breach of its commitment not to disseminate false claims about curing various illnesses led to this decision. The Concept of Obiter Dicta Lexicon: In the context of… Continue reading

Doctrine of Harmonious Construction

Why in the news? The Supreme Court refused to condone a delay of 5659 days in an appeal filing, setting forth eight guiding principles by interpreting Sections 3 and 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963, in ‘Harmonious Construction’. What is the Doctrine of Harmonious Construction? The doctrine of harmonious construction means figuring out how to… Continue reading

NGT Intervention to prevent Stubble Burning

Why in the news? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Punjab government to devise a comprehensive strategy for managing the estimated 19.52 million tonnes of paddy stubble in the state. About National Green Tribunal (NGT) Description Establishment Formed in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act as a statutory body. Objective To… Continue reading

Microbial Formulations for Enhanced Agricultural Productivity

Why in the news? The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), located in Kozhikode, has introduced and validated three new microbial formulations (Bactolime, Bactogypsum, and Trichogypsum) aimed at improving agricultural productivity. IISR Microbial Formulations It leverages granular lime and gypsum to address soil pH issues while simultaneously delivering beneficial microorganisms. These are developed using IISR’s… Continue reading

[11 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Katchatheevu demands thinking outside the box

PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in light of the preceding statement. (UPSC CSE 2022) Q) In respect of India — Sri Lanka relations, discuss how domestic factors influence foreign policy. (UPSC CSE 2013) Note4Students: Prelims: Places in News; India and Sri… Continue reading

On Unemployment in Indian States

Why in the news? A recent report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Institute for Human Development (IHD) revealed that two out of every three unemployed individuals were young graduates. Unemployment across Indian States: Highest Unemployment Rate: At almost 10%, Goa’s unemployment rate is more than three times the national average of 3.17%.… Continue reading

The advent of a holistic approach to ‘one health’

Why in the news? In the past, we have seen that there is interdependence between humans, animals, and the environment has been made increasingly evident with the emergence of pandemics such as COVID-19. It is not just humans who are affected by pandemics but also livestock — an example being the outbreak of lumpy skin… Continue reading

Corruption has risen over the past five years, say 55% of respondents

Why in the news? In the run-up to elections, political parties make allegations of corruption against their rivals to reach out to voters and influence voting patterns. So, let’s see about the corruption trend in India. What is Corruption? Corruption refers to dishonest or unethical conduct by individuals or institutions, often involving the misuse of… Continue reading

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