Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022

The bill that would allow the police and prison authorities to collect, store and analyse physical and biological samples, including retina and iris scans, was introduced in the Lok Sabha. Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill It authorises law enforcement agencies to collect, store and analyse physical and biological samples of convicts and other persons for the… Continue reading

States can identify Minorities: Centre

In an affidavit filed in the top court, the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs said “state governments can also declare a religious or linguistic community as a ‘minority community’ within the state”. Why in news? The Centre was responding to a petition filed stating that the followers of Judaism, Baha’ism and Hinduism — who are… Continue reading

Detecting Microplastics in Human Blood

A study by researchers from The Netherlands has found Microplastics in blood samples. About half of these were PET (polyethylene tertraphthalate) plastics, which is used to make food grade bottles. What are Microplastics? Microplastics are tiny bits of various types of plastic found in the environment. The name is used to differentiate them from “macroplastics”… Continue reading

What are Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles?

The Indian Army has issued a Request For Information (RFI) for the supply of Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles to be deployed in Ladakh and Kutch. What are Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles? Articulated ATV is a twin cabin, tracked, amphibious carrier for off road mobility. The special design of this equipment exerts low ground pressure on the soil… Continue reading

Back in news: Malabar Rebellion

The Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR) has deferred its decision on a recommendation to remove the 1921 Malabar Rebellion martyrs, including Variamkunnaathu Kunhahamad Haji and Ali Musliyar, from the list of India’s freedom fighters. Malabar Rebellion The Malabar Rebellion in 1921 started as resistance against the British colonial rule and the feudal system in… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Political Crisis in Pakistan

UPSC 2022 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Context Pakistan’s opposition parties are ready to move a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Imran Khan. The country is facing a recurring financial crisis and Khan is accused of mismanaging the economy. What is the real issue? Anger against the govt: Pakistan’s… Continue reading

The move to ease Voting for Overseas Citizens

The Union Government was exploring the possibility of allowing online voting for non-resident Indians (NRI). Why in news? The matter of to ease voting for NRIs comes in the wake of a proposal made by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The Law Ministry in November 2020 decided to extend the facility of postal ballots… Continue reading

What is T-Cell Immunity?

A new study from Wuhan has studied the role of T-Cell Immunity against prolonged and sever COVID-19. What are T-Cells? Like B cells, which produce antibodies, T cells are central players in the immune response to viral infection. For your immune system to fight off any kind of invader, such as a virus, you need… Continue reading

Gahirmatha beach witnesses Arribada

About 2.45 lakh Olive Ridley sea turtles crawled ashore on the Nasi-II beach of the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary along the Odisha coast for laying eggs, marking one of the largest opening day arrivals of turtles at the site. Olive Ridley Turtles The Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), also known as the Pacific ridley sea… Continue reading

Forging a social contract for data

Context The Draft India Data Accessibility and Use Policy 2022 released in February for public consultation, is silent on the norms, rules, and mechanisms to bring to fruition its vision. Aims of the policy The Draft Policy aims for harnessing public sector data for informed decision-making, citizen-centric delivery of public services, and economy-wide digital innovation.… Continue reading

How does the CBI take up cases?

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the killings in West Bengal’s Birbhum district, where eight persons were burnt alive. About CBI The Bureau of Investigation traces its origins to the Delhi Special Police Establishment, a Central Government Police force, which was set up in 1941 by the… Continue reading

[Burning Issue] Delhi-Centre Tussle

UPSC 2022 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Context Recently, the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was introduced in Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to amend the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 passed by Parliament. The Act was earlier amended in 2011 by Delhi Legislative Assembly to trifurcate the… Continue reading

Who are the Bucharest Nine (B9) Countries?

The envoys to India of nine Eastern European countries called Bucharest Nine jointly wrote to acquaint the Indian public with the basic facts on the ground” about the “premeditated, unprovoked and unjustified Russian aggression in Ukraine”. What is Bucharest Nine? The “Bucharest Nine” is a group of nine NATO countries in Eastern Europe that became… Continue reading

Places in news: Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands has defended plans to sign a security deal with Beijing that could allow China to boost its military presence in the South Pacific island nation. This has left Australia very concerned. Solomon Islands Solomon Islands is a sovereign country consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Oceania, to the… Continue reading

Smart Policing

Context On March 11, speaking at the NCRB Foundation Day, the Union Home Minister remarked that the second phase of the Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) is set to be completed by 2026. Increasing use of technology for policing the Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS), a Rs 3,500 crore project, is set to be completed… Continue reading

When Nehru took Pak to the UN over Kashmir in 1947?

Finance Minister sought to remind Parliament that it was the country’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who internationalized the Kashmir issue by taking it to the United Nations. Kashmir at UN The United Nations has played an advisory role in maintaining peace and order in the Kashmir region soon after the independence of India and… Continue reading

Vacancies in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions told the Lok Sabha that as on January 1, 2021, there were 5,231 IAS officers in the country — 1,515 (22.45 per cent) fewer than the sanctioned strength of 6,746. About IAS The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the administrative arm of the All India Services… Continue reading

GSAT 7B and India’s other Military Satellites

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procurement of a GSAT 7B satellite. What are the GSAT 7 series satellites? GSAT 7 satellites are advanced satellites developed by the ISRO to meet the communication needs of the defence services. The satellite was injected into… Continue reading

Sovereign green bond (SGB)

Context The other two major budget announcements pertain to the issuance of sovereign green bonds and a central bank digital currency. While geopolitical turbulence might make the current moment inopportune for experimentation, the government seems firm on both the proposals and they will most probably be rolled out. Sovereign green bond (SGB): how it is… Continue reading

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