What is Ninth Schedule of the Constitution?

Central idea: Chhattisgarh CM has written to the Prime Minister seeking the inclusion of two amendment Bills allowing for higher quotas in jobs and educational institutions in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution. What is Ninth Schedule? The Ninth Schedule is a legal provision in the Constitution of India that provides immunity to certain laws… Continue reading

WTO panel rules against India in IT tariffs dispute

A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has ruled that India has violated global trading rules in a dispute with the European Union (EU), Japan, and Taiwan over import duties on IT products. About World Trade Organization (WTO) Details Purpose Regulate and facilitate international trade between nations Establishment 1995 Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland Membership 164 member… Continue reading

What is Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

Central idea: The article reports on a recent study which found evidence that coastal life forms have colonized plastic items in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a vast area in the North Pacific Ocean where plastic waste has accumulated due to ocean currents. What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP)? Features Location North Pacific… Continue reading

India’s first Mangrove Pitta Birds Census conducted in Odisha

Central idea: The article talks about the first-ever census of mangrove pitta birds conducted in two coastal districts of Odisha, India. About Mangrove Pitta The mangrove pitta (Pitta megarhyncha) belongs to the family of pittas, the Pittidae. The mangrove pitta species is distributed in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. These pitta species… Continue reading

Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Contribution Towards Women’s Rights

Central Idea Babasaheb Ambedkar’s contribution towards women’s rights is often overlooked, and he needs to be recognized as a champion of social justice, a visionary, and a philosopher. He advocated for women’s equal participation in both personal and professional spheres, was instrumental in drafting legislation to protect women’s rights, and played a key role in… Continue reading

Constitution Bench formed in Same-Sex Marriage Case

The Supreme Court has announced the formation of a new Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud to hear a series of petitions seeking legal recognition of same sex marriages. What is a Constitution Bench? The constitution bench is the name given to the benches of the Supreme Court of India. The… Continue reading

Top-notch Aspirational Toilets to usher in change

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has issued a directive to all state governments to ensure that 25% of public toilet seats added in any city or urban unit are “aspirational toilets.” What are Aspirational Toilets? The aspirational toilets scheme was launched in September 2022 as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) 2.0,… Continue reading

SpaceX Starship: World’s biggest rocket set for first test flight

SpaceX is preparing for the first test flight of Starship, which is the most powerful rocket ever built. About SpaceX Starship Starship is a fully reusable spacecraft designed and built by SpaceX with the primary goal of sending humans to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Key objectives SpaceX aims to use Starship to establish a… Continue reading

Omicron evolved strategies to evade T Cell Immunity

Central idea: The SARS-CoV-2 virus has the ability to evade CD8 T cells, which are important in reducing the viral load and clearing the infection by detecting and killing infected cells. What is the news? A recent study has revealed that the SARS-CoV-2 virus has the ability to modulate MHC I expression in host cells.… Continue reading

In news: Pralay Ballistic Missile

India is going to buy 250 more Pralay ballistic missiles for the services to strengthen them on the northern borders, further boosting the firepower of the defence forces. Pralay Ballistic Missile Pralay is a tactical missile developed from India’s K-series of submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs). It has a range of 150-500 km and can carry… Continue reading

NCERT’s Changes On Mughal History and Sparked Heated Debate

Central Idea The controversy over the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) reducing the content on Mughal history in the school curriculum has sparked a heated debate in the country. While some argue that this move is part of a larger agenda to erase the Mughal legacy, others believe that it is a… Continue reading

Independence of Constitutional Authorities Is An Important Issue

Central Idea The recent comments made by the Supreme Court regarding the independence of constitutional authorities in India is an important issue. The need for independent institutions and a system of checks and balances is essential to prevent the arbitrary use of power by the government. The appointment process of key constitutional positions needs to… Continue reading

India’s Forex Reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn

India’s forex reserves increased by $6.306 billion to $584.755 billion last week, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Why discuss this? In October 2021, India’s forex reserves reached an all-time high of $645 billion. Since then, the reserves have been declining. What is Foreign Exchange (Forex) Reserve? Foreign exchange reserves are important assets… Continue reading

NISAR to map Himalayas’ Seismic Zones

Central idea The ISRO and the NASA have jointly developed a forthcoming satellite called NISAR. It will map the most earthquake-prone regions in the Himalaya. What is NISAR? NISAR stands for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar. The mission aims to provide global measurements of the causes and consequences of land surface changes using advanced radar imaging.… Continue reading

What is Magnetoresistance?

Researchers in the UK, led by Nobel laureate Andre Geim, have discovered magnetoresistance in graphene – a single-atom-thick layer of carbon atoms bonded in a honeycomb pattern – that further distinguishes this ‘wonder’ material. Graphene’s anomalous Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR) Graphene displayed an anomalous giant magnetoresistance (GMR) at room temperature. GMR is the result of… Continue reading

Bioluminescence observed at Visakhapatnam beach

The blooms of Noctiluca Scintillans, commonly known as “sea sparkle or bioluminescence” are being witnessed along the coasts of Visakhapatnam, AP. Noctiluca Scintillans Scintillans is a bioluminescent specie that brightens the seawater during the night. It grazes on other micro-organisms such as larvae, fish eggs, and diatoms. But the unicellular phytoplankton that lives inside it… Continue reading

Madhya Pradesh’s Gond Painting gets GI Tag

The Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh has received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Other recent GI tags awarded in UP 10 products from UP got GI Tag on March 31: Aligarh Tala Bakharia Brassware Banda Shazar Patthar Craft Pratapgarh Aonla (Amla) Ramnagar Bhanta (Brinjal) Muzaffarnagar Gur (jaggery) Banarasi Pan Nagina Wood Craft Hathras Hing… Continue reading

India’s Philosophy Stand Out As A Beacon To The World

Central Idea The philosophical underpinnings of India’s civilization are unique and powerful, and they empower India to withstand waves of invasions, natural calamities, and societal challenges. India’s worldview and approach towards human life make India stand out as a beacon to the world. However, many Indians remain ignorant of their own philosophical heritage, and building… Continue reading

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Vision Continues to Inspire Present Day Governance

Central idea The 132nd birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar is an occasion to recognize his ideas and actions which continue to inspire and guide the present and future generations. B.R. Ambedkar’s Legacy R. Ambedkar was more than an individual, and his ideas and actions continue to illuminate the present and are a guiding light for… Continue reading

Dabba Trading and its impact on the Economy

Central idea The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has issued a series of notices warning retail investors about entities involved in ‘dabba trading’. The NSE cautioned investors not to subscribe or invest using these products offering indicative, assured or guaranteed returns in the stock market as they are prohibited by law. The entities involved in dabba… Continue reading

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