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Fake news in social media

Context Social media platforms have adopted design choices that have led to a proliferation and mainstreaming of misinformation while allowing themselves to be weaponised by powerful vested interests for political and commercial benefit. Problems created by social media and issues with response to it The consequent free flow of disinformation, hate and targeted intimidation has… Continue reading Fake news in social media

Why central services cannot be exempted from reservation for disabled

Context In a case that the SC is currently hearing, the petitioner has challenged a notification issued by the Department of Empowerment for Persons with Disabilities (Department). About the notification The impugned notification exempts all categories of posts in the Indian Police Service, the Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu and Dadra… Continue reading Why central services cannot be exempted from reservation for disabled

Designation of Terrorists in India

The Union Home Ministry has designated Hafiz Talha Saeed, son of Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, chief of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as a terrorist under the Unlawful (Activities) Prevention Act (UAPA). About Unlawful (Activities) Prevention Act (UAPA) The UAPA is aimed at effective prevention of unlawful activities associations in India. Its main objective was… Continue reading Designation of Terrorists in India

GSLV-F10

The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) with improvements added to its cryogenic upper stage (CUS) is expected to be ready in the second half of this year. What is GSLV? GSLV is an expendable space launch vehicle designed, developed, and operated by the ISRO to launch satellites and other space objects into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbits.… Continue reading GSLV-F10

Artform in news: Yakshagana

Many students from Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Rajasthan are enrolling for training of Yakshagana theatre. What is Yakshagana? Yakshagana is a traditional theater, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka and in Kasaragod district in Kerala. It emerged in… Continue reading Artform in news: Yakshagana

Microbots for Drug Delivery

An Indian researcher has found that it is possible to use light as a fuel to move microbots in real-body conditions with intelligent drug delivery that is selectively sensitive to cancer cells Microswimmers for drug delivery Made from the two-dimensional compound poly (heptazine imide) carbon nitride (aka PHI carbon nitride), these microbots are nothing like… Continue reading Microbots for Drug Delivery

RBI shift on monetary policy

Context The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday gave a surprise, with a formal start to policy normalisation. This was contrary to the predominant market expectations of a hold. RBI on the path of policy normalisation Focus on target of 4% +/- 2%: While the MPC voted unanimously… Continue reading RBI shift on monetary policy

[pib] Fortification of Rice

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved supply of fortified rice in all States and Union Territories (UTs) by 2024 in a phased manner. What is the news? Fortified Rice will be supplied throughout the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) under the: National Food Security Act (NFSA) Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Pradhan Mantri… Continue reading [pib] Fortification of Rice

Who was Guru Nabha Dass?

Punjab government has announced gazetted holiday on the birth anniversary of Guru Nabha Dass, a 16th century saint, taking it out from list of restricted holidays. Who was Guru Nabha Dass? Guru Nabha Dass was born on April 8, 1537 at village Bhadrachalam on the bank of Godavari river in Khammam district, which falls in… Continue reading Who was Guru Nabha Dass?

Indonesia’s Palm Oil Crisis

The world’s largest producer and exporter of palm oil, Indonesia, is facing domestic shortages, leading to price controls and export curbs. What is the news? It’s rare for any country that is the largest producer and exporter of a product to experience domestic shortages of the same product. Consumers are unable to access or paying… Continue reading Indonesia’s Palm Oil Crisis

CBI should have a strong leader with a distinct belief in the law and ethics

Context The Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice N.V. Ramana, while delivering the annual (and the 19th edition) D.P. Kohli Memorial Talk minced no words in condemning the utter subordination of agencies to the executive and its disastrous consequences for the cause of justice. Key takeaways Resisting the pressure: The CJI called upon investigators to… Continue reading CBI should have a strong leader with a distinct belief in the law and ethics

Who are Denotified Tribes (DNTs)?

A standing committee of Parliament, tabled last week, has criticised the functioning of the development programme for de-notified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes. Who are de-notified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes? These are communities who are the most vulnerable and deprived. Denotified tribes (DNTs) are communities that were ‘notified’ as being ‘born criminal’ during the British regime… Continue reading Who are Denotified Tribes (DNTs)?

Human Migration: Reasons & Impact

Context Repeated surveys have found that the incomes of migrant households continue to be lower than pre-pandemic levels, even after returning to cities. Lack of policy for migrants In the wake of a nationwide lockdown, India was left shocked by the plight of migrant workers walking hundreds of kilometres. They became the focus of large-scale… Continue reading Human Migration: Reasons & Impact

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