Supreme Court forms panel for Great Indian Bustard Conservation

What is the news? The Supreme Court has taken a decisive step by forming an expert committee to address the pressing issue of conserving the endangered Great Indian Bustard. About Great Indian Bustard (GIB) GIBs are the largest among the four bustard species found in India, the other three being MacQueen’s bustard, lesser florican, and… Continue reading

[22 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: New capabilities: India and the Agni-V with MIRV

PYQ Relevance: Mains:Q) Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India. (2022) Prelims:Which reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2015) (1) It is a surface-to-surface missile. (2) It is fuelled by liquid propellant only. (3) It can deliver one-tonne nuclear… Continue reading

Navigating the global Waterscape, its challenges

Why in the news? Today, March 22, 2024, is the 31st World Water Day, with the theme, “Leveraging water for peace” Context- In the context of climate change-related pressures, the world also needs to foster improved cooperation over water-sharing The global challenge for securing access to clean water persists for about two billion people and… Continue reading

How to bring about White Revolution 2.0

Why in the news? The government’s latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for 2022-23 shows milk emerging as India’s top food spend item, both in rural and urban areas Key facts as per survey- The monthly value of milk and dairy products consumed by an average person in rural India, at Rs 314, was ahead… Continue reading

How House terms and poll schedules are decided

Why in the news? The date of counting for Assembly elections in Arunachal and Sikkim has been advanced by two days to make sure that the terms of their existing Houses don’t end before the election process is complete. Context- The Election Commission of India (ECI) holds a crucial responsibility in coordinating and supervising electoral… Continue reading

[pib] Exercise IMT TRILAT- 2024

Why in the news- INS Tir and INS Sujata are set to participate in the second edition of the India-Mozambique-Tanzania (IMT) Tri-Lateral (TRILAT) Exercise. Exercise IMT TRILAT- 2024 It is a biennial exercise conducted by the navies of India, Mozambique and Tanzania. The first edition of the exercise took place in October 2022. It seeks… Continue reading

[pib] India to co-chair of its ITU Digital Innovation Board

What is the news- Neeraj Mittal, Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India was unanimously elected as co-chair of the Digital Innovation Board of International Telecommunication Union (ITU). About ITU Digital Innovation Board This board is established under the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Alliance for Digital Development. It comprises of Ministers and Vice… Continue reading

World Happiness Report, 2024: Key Highlights

What is the news- India was ranked 126th out of 143 nations in the World Happiness Report 2024, a global happiness index which was released, March 20 to mark the UN’s International Day of Happiness. About the World Happiness Report The WHR is an annual publication of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. It is… Continue reading

RBI and SEBI: India’s Financial Landscape under Scrutiny

Why in the news- Recent actions by both India’s banking regulator RBI and the securities watchdog SEBI have startled the market, exposing various malpractices in the financial sector. Context Banking Sector: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) faces political scrutiny following the Supreme Court’s ban on anonymous political funding instruments introduced by the government in… Continue reading

No Counseling to LGBTQ+ Persons against their Own Identity: Supreme Court

Why in the news- The Supreme Court issued a cautionary directive to judges regarding court-ordered counselling for LGBTQ+ individuals, emphasizing the need to respect their identity and sexual orientation. Context Petition: The verdict stemmed from a habeas corpus petition filed by a Kerala-based woman seeking the whereabouts of her same-sex partner, highlighting the challenges… Continue reading

[21 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Eliminating diseases, one region at a time

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) The public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that the private sector can help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest? (2015) Q) The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What… Continue reading

Why has Karnataka banned certain coloring agents?

Why in the news? Karnataka has become the third state in South India to prohibit the use of specific coloring agents in cotton candy and gobi manchurian due to their identified harmful effects. Context- While the Government plans to create awareness among manufacturers, it has also urged consumers to be aware of what they are… Continue reading

Top 1% Indians’ income share is higher now than under British-rule

Why in the news? In 2022, 22.6% of the national income went to the top 1% of Indians. Cut to 1951, their share in the income was only 11.5% and even lower in the 1980s just before India opened-up its economy at 6%. Context: India’s top 1% income and wealth shares (22.6% and 40.1%) are… Continue reading

Data marketplaces: the next frontier

Why in the news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY) released the National Data Governance Framework Policy (NPD Framework) which was touted as the first building block of the digital architecture being conceived to maximize data. Context: The role of digitization in realizing India’s vision of becoming a $5 trillion economy cannot be… Continue reading

Centre notifies Fact-Check Unit to screen online content

Why in the news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has designated the Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check Unit to point out misinformation about Central government departments on social media platforms ahead of the election. Context- According to the IT Rules of 2021, social media platforms might lose their legal protection from being held… Continue reading

Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024: Key Highlights

In the news- The Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024 were recently published in the Gazette of India, making crucial changes in the Indian patent regime. Context: 2023 emerged as a landmark year for intellectual property rights (IPR) in India, reflecting the nation’s commitment to innovation and creativity. 1 Lakh Patents filed: The Indian Patent… Continue reading

India pursues Lowering Cost of Cross Border Remittances at WTO

What is the news- India is strongly pursuing its proposal for lowering the cost of cross-border remittances, which it presented at the WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi last month. It has now requested the WTO’s general council (GC) to initiate a work program to make recommendations for reducing remittance costs. Why discuss this?… Continue reading

[pib] NIXI and MeitY to unveil BhashaNet Portal

What is the news- The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is proud to announce the launch of the BhashaNet portal for the upcoming Universal Acceptance (UA) Day. Universal Acceptance is the principle that all domain names and email addresses should be treated equally, regardless of the characters used in them. What is BhashaNet Portal?… Continue reading

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