In news: Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022

Last week, the Union Government tabled the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022, (Bill) in the Parliament with the objective of “decriminalising” 183 offences across 42 legislations and enhancing the ease of living and doing business in India. Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2022, It sought to amend 42 Acts to reduce the compliance burden on… Continue reading

What is Social Stock Exchange (SSE)?

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE India) received an in-principle approval from the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to set-up Social Stock Exchange (SSE) as a separate segment. What is Social Stock Exchange (SSE)? SSE is a novel idea in India, and a stock exchange of this kind is intended to benefit the… Continue reading

City Finance Rankings, 2022

The Centre launched City Finance Rankings 2022 and City Beauty Competition aimed at incentivising urban local bodies for improving cities’ public infrastructure and strengthening them on basis of key financial parameters. What is City Finance Rankings? It aims to evaluate, recognise, and reward urban local bodies on the basis of their strength across key financial… Continue reading

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

The Ministry of Railways, as part of its station redevelopment drive, has formulated Amrit Bharat Station Scheme to modernize over 1,000 small stations over the coming years. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Under this, stations will be equipped with facilities inspired by the mega-upgradation of marquee stations such as New Delhi and Ahmedabad, albeit at a… Continue reading

Five space exploration missions to look out for in 2023

2023 is set to be another busy year. Here are five of the most exciting missions to watch out for. (1) Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer In April, the European Space Agency (ESA) is set to launch the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice), in what will be Europe’s first dedicated robotic mission to Jupiter. Juice is… Continue reading

Making IAS officers effective in dealing with manufacturing sector

Context The Make in India and Ease of Doing Business policies were framed because Prime Minister Narendra Modi correctly believed that the problems of poverty and unemployment could only be solved by the rapid growth of the manufacturing sector. Despite these efforts, manufacturing has till now not shown any significant increase in its growth. Investments… Continue reading

The AI storm of ChatGPT: Advantages and limitations

Context Many of us are familiar with the concept of what a “chatbot” is and what it is supposed to do. But this year, OpenAI’s ChatGPT turned a simple experience into something entirely different. ChatGPT is being seen as a path-breaking example of an AI chatbot and what the technology could achieve when applied at… Continue reading

Delimitation exercise in Assam

The Election Commission is set to begin the delimitation exercise of Assembly and parliamentary constituencies in Assam using census figures of 2001. Why discuss this? The last delimitation of constituencies in Assam was done on the basis of census figures of 1971 by the then Delimitation Commission in 1976. What is Delimitation? Delimitation is the… Continue reading

Naegleria fowleri: The Brain-eating Amoeba

South Korea reported its first case of infection from Naegleria fowleri or “brain-eating amoeba”. What is Naegleria fowleri (Amoeba)? Amoeba is a type of cell or unicellular organism with the ability to alter its shape, primarily by extending and retracting pseudopods. Naegleria is an amoeba, a single-celled organism, and only one of its species, called… Continue reading

Neuralink and the unnecessary suffering of animals

Context Elon Musk’s medical company, Neuralink, has been accused of causing needless suffering and death to around 1,500 animals in just short few years. Sources indicate that animal testing is proceeding too swiftly, which results in unnecessary suffering and death for the animals. Click and get your FREE Copy of CURRENT AFFAIRS Micro Notes What… Continue reading

Understanding the Russia through Ukraine War

Context Russia marks two anniversaries the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Soviet Union and the 31st anniversary of its dissolution. Following the Bolshevik Revolution in November 1917, the Soviet Union was proclaimed on December 30, 1922. Until its dissolution on December 26, 1991. Click and get your FREE Copy of CURRENT AFFAIRS Micro… Continue reading

Pralay: India’s first tactical quasi-ballistic missile

The Defence Ministry has decided to deploy indigenously developed surface-to-surface ‘Pralay’ ballistic missiles near India’s borders with China and Pakistan. What are Tactical Missiles? Generally, short-range missiles are termed tactical while long-range missiles are termed strategic. A missile which is used to destroy tactical targets of enemy like bunkers, mortar position, artillery position etc. is… Continue reading

Expedite categorization of DNTs: House panel

A Parliamentary panel has pulled up the Centre over the “very slow” process to categorize over 260 Denotified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes (DNTs) under either the SC/ST/OBC lists. Why in news? The government officials also pointed ‘delay’ in the approval of benefits under the SEED (Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs) scheme launched in February… Continue reading

In news: Ratnagiri Prehistoric Geoglyphs

Experts and conservationists have raised concerns over the proposed location for a mega oil refinery in Barsu village of Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district. What are geoglyphs? Geoglyphs are a form of prehistoric rock art, created on the surface of laterite plateaus. They are made by removing a part of the rock surface through an incision, picking,… Continue reading

Research and Development Scenario in India

Context US, has retained its global leadership for almost a century since World War I thanks to the culture of innovation backed by a solid base of research and development (R&D). China is challenging the leadership of US based on technology and innovation. If India wants to be a Vishwa guru it must invest in… Continue reading

India-EU Free Trade Agreement

Context The third round of negotiations of the India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement concluded recently. The two sides are also negotiating an investment protection agreement (IPA), which will contain investment protection standards and an independent mechanism to settle disputes between investors and states under international law. Click and get your FREE Copy of CURRENT… Continue reading

Consumer Affairs Ministry unveils ‘Right to Repair’ Portal

The Food and Consumer Affairs Minister introduced a host of new initiatives, including a right to repair portal. Right to Repair portal On the ‘right to repair’ portal, manufacturers would share the manual of product details with customers so that they could either repair by self, by third parties, rather than depend on original manufacturers.… Continue reading

What is a ‘Bomb Cyclone’?

Bomb cyclone continued to unleash havoc as the death toll due to weather-related incidents in the United States mounted to 34 and has left millions without power. What is Bomb Cyclone? A bomb cyclone is a large, intense mid-latitude storm that has low pressure at its center, weather fronts and an array of associated weather,… Continue reading

What are Orans?

Oran Bachao Yatras are taking place in Rajasthan for the protection of orans or sacred groves facing the threat of destruction due to the land being allotted for renewable energy infrastructure and high-tension power lines. What are Orans? Orans are Community Conserved Areas protected for their sacred values. They include woodlots, pastures, orchards, sacred groves,… Continue reading

Appointment of Judges: A case of confrontation between the Centre and judiciary

Context Recently, there has been confrontation between the Centre and judiciary on the interpretation of Article 124 (2) and 217 (1) of the Constitution. Click and get your FREE Copy of CURRENT AFFAIRS Micro Notes Provisions related to the appointment of judges to the supreme court and high court Article 124 (2): It highlights that… Continue reading

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