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What is an adjournment motion, moved by Congress MPs in Parliament?

What’s the news? In the second day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, the Lok Sabha witnessed adjournment proceedings as… Continue reading What is an adjournment motion, moved by Congress MPs in Parliament?

Places in news: Kerch Bridge

Central Idea The Kerch Bridge, linking the Russian mainland to the Crimean Peninsula, suffered an attack by Ukrainian sea drones,… Continue reading Places in news: Kerch Bridge

Section 69 (A) of IT Act

Central Idea The Indian government has exercised its powers under Section 69(A) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. It requested… Continue reading Section 69 (A) of IT Act

Short Duration Discussions in Parliament

Central Idea The Opposition called for the suspension of all other business under Rule 267 to discuss the Manipur issue,… Continue reading Short Duration Discussions in Parliament

NITI Aayog suggests changes to APMC System

Central Idea Experts from NITI Aayog have put forth recommendations to revamp the existing Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) system… Continue reading NITI Aayog suggests changes to APMC System

Monsoon session of Parliament to decide fate of Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill

What’s the news? The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2022 is set to be tabled during the monsoon session of the… Continue reading Monsoon session of Parliament to decide fate of Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill

Heat domes, anticyclones and climate change: What’s causing heat waves across the world?

  What’s the news? The average daily global temperature on Thursday was recorded at 17.12 degrees Celsius, encompassing measurements over… Continue reading Heat domes, anticyclones and climate change: What’s causing heat waves across the world?

Using name ‘INDIA’ in Political Alliances

Central Idea A complaint has been lodged with the Delhi police against 26 Opposition parties for the alleged “improper use”… Continue reading Using name ‘INDIA’ in Political Alliances

India secures 80th rank on Henley Passport Index

Central Idea India has seen an improvement in its ranking on the Henley Passport Index 2023, climbing seven places to… Continue reading India secures 80th rank on Henley Passport Index

Bacteriophages: The Good Viruses that fight Bacteria

Central Idea Viruses have had a significant impact on human history, causing deadly outbreaks of diseases. However, not all viruses… Continue reading Bacteriophages: The Good Viruses that fight Bacteria

Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) to curb Land-Linked Illegal Activities

Central Idea President Murmu emphasized the importance of implementing a Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN). What is ULPIN? ULPIN… Continue reading Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) to curb Land-Linked Illegal Activities

NATO Vilnius Summit, 2023: Key Takeaways

Central Idea The Vilnius Summit held in July 2023 was significant in assessing the progress made by the North Atlantic… Continue reading NATO Vilnius Summit, 2023: Key Takeaways

Marital Rape Case hearing soon: SC

Central Idea CJI DY Chandrachud has agreed to list a series of petitions seeking the criminalisation of marital rape for… Continue reading Marital Rape Case hearing soon: SC

Rajasthan minimum income Bill: provisions, what makes it unique

What’s the news? Rajasthan government has introduced ‘The Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023’ in the Assembly, what is widely… Continue reading Rajasthan minimum income Bill: provisions, what makes it unique

More than court action, revisit the Indus Waters Treaty

What’s the news? India raised objection when Pakistan initiated arbitration at the Permanent Court of Arbitration to address the interpretation… Continue reading More than court action, revisit the Indus Waters Treaty

Genetic Resources Commission gathers in Rome

Central Idea Delegates from around the world have convened in Rome, Italy for the 19th session of the Commission on… Continue reading Genetic Resources Commission gathers in Rome

India achieves record DPT3 vaccination coverage in 2022: WHO

Central Idea The coverage rate for DPT3 vaccines (diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus) in India reached an all-time high of 93%… Continue reading India achieves record DPT3 vaccination coverage in 2022: WHO

EC to issue Online Airtime Vouchers for Campaigning

Central Idea The Election Commission of India has implemented a fully online process for allotting airtime to political parties for… Continue reading EC to issue Online Airtime Vouchers for Campaigning

India- UAE Local Currency Settlement System (LCSS)

Central Idea India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a pact during PM Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi. It… Continue reading India- UAE Local Currency Settlement System (LCSS)

India to launch Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA)

Central Idea The upcoming 14th Clean Energy Ministerial and Eighth Mission Innovation (CEM14/MI-8) conference, taking place in Goa from July… Continue reading India to launch Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA)