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Civil Aviation Ministry notifies draft Aircraft Security Rules, 2022

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified the draft Aircraft Security Rules, 2022 which enable the aviation security regulator, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to impose penalties upto ₹1 crore on airports and airlines for violation of security measures. Why such move? India’s civil Aviation Sector is facing a unique crisis a crisis of… Continue reading Civil Aviation Ministry notifies draft Aircraft Security Rules, 2022

Retail Inflation and the new trends

Context The recent data seems to indicate that retail inflation has possibly peaked and is now likely to trend downwards. But, it would be wise to exercise caution. The latest data, while providing useful nuggets of information about price trends in the economy, challenges some of the widely held conceptions about inflation, and gives mixed… Continue reading Retail Inflation and the new trends

Assam-Meghalaya Boundary Dispute

The recent firing incident on the Assam-Meghalaya border has put the focus on the five-decade-old boundary issue between the two northeastern states. What is the Assam-Meghalaya Boundary Dispute? Meghalaya, carved out of Assam as an autonomous State in 1970, became a full-fledged State in 1972. The creation of the new State was based on the… Continue reading Assam-Meghalaya Boundary Dispute

Maharashtra-Karnataka Boundary Dispute

The Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute is in the news again after a leader in Maharashtra stated the  “commitment to acquiring” Maratwhi-speaking villages along the border. Maha-K’taka boundary dispute The erstwhile Bombay Presidency, a multilingual province, included the present-day Karnataka districts of Vijayapura, Belagavi, Dharwad and Uttara-Kannada. In 1948, the Belgaum municipality requested that the district, having… Continue reading Maharashtra-Karnataka Boundary Dispute

Buddhist Nyingma Sect finds ‘reincarnation’ of famous Rinpoche

In a significant development in Tibetan Buddhist circles, the Nyingma sect has identified a boy from Spiti in Himachal Pradesh as the reincarnation of the late Taklung Setrung Rinpoche, a scholar known for his knowledge of Tibetan Tantric school. About the Nyingma Sect Nyingma (literally ‘old school’) is the oldest of the four major schools… Continue reading Buddhist Nyingma Sect finds ‘reincarnation’ of famous Rinpoche

Who was Guru Tegh Bahadur?

November 24, is commemorated as the Shaheedi Divas of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth guru of the Sikhs, who stood up against forcible conversions by the Mughals, and was executed on the orders of Aurangzeb in 1675.  Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621–1675) Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth of ten Gurus of the Sikh religion. He… Continue reading Who was Guru Tegh Bahadur?

Arittapatti: Tamil Nadu’s first biodiversity heritage site

The Tamil Nadu Government has issued a notification declaring Arittapatti in Melur block, Madurai district, a biodiversity heritage site. About Arittapatti Arittapatti village, rich in ecological and historical significance, houses around 250 species of birds including three important raptors -birds of prey, namely the Laggar Falcon, the Shaheen Falcon and Bonelli’s Eagle. It is also… Continue reading Arittapatti: Tamil Nadu’s first biodiversity heritage site

India’s compulsion to develop The Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ANI)

Context The Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ANI) are in the news as the union government proposing a slew of infrastructure projects to boost business and tourism on the islands, conservation groups are on the warpath. The significance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ANI) Oceanic outpost: The ANI is an oceanic outpost for continental India. Facilitates… Continue reading India’s compulsion to develop The Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ANI)

Union Health Ministry rolls out India’s 1st Suicide Prevention Policy

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced a National Suicide Prevention Strategy, the first of its kind in the country. What is Suicide? Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one’s own death. Mental and physical disorders, substance abuse, anxiety and depression are risk factors. Some suicides are impulsive acts due to stress (such… Continue reading Union Health Ministry rolls out India’s 1st Suicide Prevention Policy

ISRO to attempt 200th consecutively successful launch of RH-200 sounding rocket

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has attempted the 200th consecutively successful launch of the Rohini RH-200 sounding rocket from Thumba. RH-200 (Rohini ) RH-200 is a two-stage rocket capable of climbing to a height of 70 km bearing scientific payloads. The first and second stages of RH-200 are powered by solid motors. The ‘200’… Continue reading ISRO to attempt 200th consecutively successful launch of RH-200 sounding rocket

Limiting the Anti-Biotic Pollution and Anti-microbial resistance (AMR)

Context Almost half, or 43 per cent, of the world’s rivers are contaminated with active pharmaceutical ingredients in concentrations that can have disastrous ramifications on health. The industry must prioritize wastewater management and process controls to limit antibiotic pollution and Anti-microbial resistance (AMR). 18-22 November is observed as World Antimicrobial awareness week. What is Anti-microbial… Continue reading Limiting the Anti-Biotic Pollution and Anti-microbial resistance (AMR)

Quasi-Judicial Bodies

Context There is a class of quasi-judicial agencies that are not discussed in conversations on the pendency of cases. Their failure to administer speedy justice leads to harassment of citizens, besides abetting criminal activity by unscrupulous elements. What are the quasi-judicial bodies Role of adjudicating the law: A quasi-judicial body is “an organ of Government… Continue reading Quasi-Judicial Bodies

A&N’s first application for GI tag for the Nicobari Hodi Craft

The Geographical Indications Registry at Chennai, has received an application from the Tribal Development Council, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, seeking the GI tag for the Nicobari hodi craft. Why in news? This is the first application from the Union Territory seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for one its products. About Nicobari Hodi Craft The… Continue reading A&N’s first application for GI tag for the Nicobari Hodi Craft

Everything you need to know about ‘Friendshoring’

In her visit to India last week, US secretary of treasury Janet Yellen reiterated her country’s stance of pushing for “friendshoring” to diversify away from countries that present geopolitical risk. What is Friendshoring? Friendshoring is a strategy where a country sources the raw materials, components and even manufactured goods from countries that share its values.… Continue reading Everything you need to know about ‘Friendshoring’

Political participation and representation of Women in India

Context A truly representative democracy seeks adequate representation of women in politics. India is the largest and one of the most resilient parliamentary democracies in the world. Women’s representation in India’s Parliament has improved since independence. It is an important metric to evaluate progress in bridging gender inequalities in the country. Background: Gender Inequality in… Continue reading Political participation and representation of Women in India

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