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Electricity (Amendment) Bill

The government has tabled the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 in the Lok Sabha. This has drawn huge protests across the country, in states like Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Rajasthan, and others. Electricity (Amendment) Bill This Bill amends the Electricity Act, 2003. The Act regulates the electricity sector in India. It sets up the Central and State… Continue reading Electricity (Amendment) Bill

India Switzerland Relations

Context Two countries will commemorate next year the 75th anniversary of the signing in New Delhi of the 1948 Treaty of Friendship. Cooperation between two countries in various area Switzerland and Indian partners are collaborating on digital transformation, sustainability, health, life sciences, medtech, infrastructure, cleantech, fintech, blockchain, AI and robotics. Innovation and investment continue to… Continue reading India Switzerland Relations

80 years of Quit India Movement

On this day 80 years ago — on August 9, 1942 — the people of India launched the decisive final phase of the struggle for independence through the Quit India Movement. Quit India Movement It was a mass upsurge against colonial rule on a scale not seen earlier, and it sent out the unmistakable message… Continue reading 80 years of Quit India Movement

What is PESA Act?

A Political Party has declared a six-point “guarantee” for tribals in Gujarat’s Chhota Udepur district, including the “strict implementation” of The Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA Act). What is PESA Act? The PESA Act was enacted in 1996 to provide for the extension of the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution… Continue reading What is PESA Act?

What are Foreigners’ Tribunals?

The Guwahati High Court has asked the Centre and the Assam government to collectively decide whether or not the ministerial staff for 200 additional Foreigners’ Tribunals (FT) would be appointed. Do you know? The Guwahati High Court has largest jurisdiction in terms of states, with its area covering the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland,… Continue reading What are Foreigners’ Tribunals?

Working of the Supreme Court Collegium

Why in news? The Ramana Collegium has been particularly successful. Meeting frequently and working quickly, they took the perennial problem of judicial vacancies by its horns and turned it around. Success of Ramana Collegium The collegium was able to recommend numerous judicial appointments and scripted history by getting nine Supreme Court judges appointed in one… Continue reading Working of the Supreme Court Collegium

Indian Virtual Herbarium, biggest database of country’s flora, is a global hit

With details of about one lakh plant specimens, the Indian Virtual Herbarium, the biggest virtual database of flora in the country, is generating a lot of interest and turning out to be an eye-catching endeavour. Indian Virtual Herbarium A herbarium specimen is consists of dried plant parts with labelled information on Scientific name and collection… Continue reading Indian Virtual Herbarium, biggest database of country’s flora, is a global hit

What is Genome Sequencing?

Researchers from across the world have made available over 650 complete genome sequences of monkeypox isolates to date in public domain databases including GISAID and GenBank. What is Genome Sequencing? Genome sequence is the unique code of genetic material of any organism, and determines the characteristic of any organism. Whole genome sequencing is the process of determining… Continue reading What is Genome Sequencing?

What is Taiwan’s ‘Porcupine Strategy’ to protect itself if China attacks?

As the long-range, live-fire drills began with China’s Eastern Theatre Command firing several ballistic missiles, Taiwan said that it was “preparing for war without seeking war”. What is Taiwan’s strategy to fight back in case China attempts to occupy it by force? What is a Military Doctrine? Military doctrine is the expression of how military… Continue reading What is Taiwan’s ‘Porcupine Strategy’ to protect itself if China attacks?

Centre launches ‘Ration Mitra’ Portal to register for Rations

The Centre has launched a common facility to register names in ration cards on a pilot basis for 11 States and Union Territories. Ration Mitra Ration Mitra’ Portal aims to enable these States to identify and verify the eligible beneficiaries for coverage under the National Food Security Act. Named as Ration Mitr, this software developed… Continue reading Centre launches ‘Ration Mitra’ Portal to register for Rations

When pharma companies cross red lines

Marketing practices of pharma companies are under scrutiny after tax officials searched the premises of a drugmaker, and an association of medical representatives moved the Supreme Court alleging unethical marketing practices by drugmakers. The Dolo controversy Bengaluru-based pharmaceuticals company Micro Labs Ltd came under the spotlight recently over the promotion of its anti-fever drug Dolo… Continue reading When pharma companies cross red lines

Who was Vannuramma?

The fort of legendry Vannuramma in Nallamala forest in the present day Mydukur mandal of Kadapa district is trending due to its rundown condition. Who was Vannuramma? Vannuramma ruled five ‘Durgams’ (under fiefdom) between 1781 and 1796 with Sakarlapadu as the administrative headquarters. According to historical accounts, she was born in Pathimadugu Rekulakunta, now in… Continue reading Who was Vannuramma?

India and Minerals Security Partnership (MSP)

India is aspiring to join the 11-member US-led partnership for critical mineral supply chains called ‘Minerals Security Partnership (MSP)’. Why in news? A group of western nations are cooperating to develop alternatives to China to ensure key industrial supplies. This is a part of a global ‘China-plus-one’ strategy adopted post pandemic that caused massive supply-chain… Continue reading India and Minerals Security Partnership (MSP)

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant in Lakshadweep

The National Institute of Ocean Technology is establishing an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) plant with a capacity of 65 kilowatts (kW) in Kavaratti, the capital of Lakshadweep. What is OTEC Plant? Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is a process or technology for producing energy by harnessing the temperature differences (thermal gradients) between ocean surface… Continue reading Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant in Lakshadweep

Demographic dividend

Context The UN report, World Population Prospects 2022, forecasts that the world’s population will touch eight billion this year and rise to 9.8 billion in 2050. What is of immediate interest to India is that its population will surpass China’s by 2023 and continue to surge. India’s potential workforce and growth as projected by consulting firms… Continue reading Demographic dividend

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