Why the ‘fact-checking’ unit was invalidated?

Why in the News? On September 20, the Bombay High Court declared the amended IT Rules, 2021, unconstitutional for empowering the Centre’s Fact Check Unit to flag “fake or misleading” content about the government, citing vagueness. Justice Atul Sharachchandra Chandurkar delivered the decisive ruling as the tie-breaker judge, following a split verdict by a division… Continue reading

Minerals Security Partnership Finance Network (MSFN)

Why in the News? India has officially joined the US-led Minerals Security Finance Network (MSFN), a global initiative to strengthen cooperation in securing critical mineral supply chains. What is the Minerals Security Finance Network (MSFN)? The MSFN is an initiative emerging from the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), established by the US in 2022. It aims… Continue reading

[pib] 10 Years of Make in India

Why in the News? It has been 10 years since the announcement of “Make in India” Programme on September 25 in the year 2014. About the Make in India Programme: Details Led by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry Objective To transform India into a global manufacturing… Continue reading

Places in News: Neom Megacity Project

Why in the News? The Wall Street Journal has highlighted controversies surrounding the Neom Megacity Project, a key project of Saudi Arabia and world’s largest construction real-estate project. About Neom Megacity Project: Details Location Northwestern Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia, along the Red Sea Launched 2017 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Part of Saudi Arabia’s… Continue reading

Deendayal Upadhyaya’s Birth Anniversary

Why in the News? September 25 marks the 108th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, one of the most influential thinkers of India’s right-wing movement. About Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya (1916-1968) Details Born • September 25, 1916 in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh • Antyodaya Diwas is observed on this day since 2014. Affiliations Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS),… Continue reading

[25th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The NCrF as a framework for well-rounded education

PYQ Relevance: Q) National Education Policy 2020 conforms with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient the education system in India. Critically examine the statement. (UPSC CSE 2020) Q) The quality of higher education in India requires major improvement to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of… Continue reading

What are retractions and why do they matter?

Why in the News? The ‘Retraction Watch’ database reports an Indian scientist in Lucknow with 45 retractions, while a Kolkata researcher, who published 300 papers in a year, had six papers retracted. What is retraction? A retraction is when a scientific journal officially takes back a research paper because it contains serious mistakes or was… Continue reading

Why Karnataka HC allowed investigation against CM Siddaramaiah in alleged MUDA scam case

Why in the News? On Monday, September 24, the Karnataka High Court permitted an investigation into Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. What was the MUDA scam case? The Allegations: In July 2023, anti-corruption activists approached Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot, alleging that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, Parvathi,… Continue reading

Findings based on China’s Chang’e-5 Mission

Why in the News? Scientists long believed that volcanic activity on the moon ceased about a billion years ago. However, a study based on China’s Chang’e-5 mission samples has questioned this belief with evidence suggesting the moon had active volcanoes as recently as 120 million years ago. Chang’e-5 Mission: Overview and Recent Findings Chang’e-5 is… Continue reading

AH-64E Apache Helicopters

Why in the News? The Indian Army is set to receive its first batch of three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing in December. About AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters: Details Name and Origin AH-64E Apache (Apache Guardian) is a highly advanced multi-role combat helicopter and lies in a heavy category. Manufactured by Boeing, originating from… Continue reading

How does the selection works at Oscar Awards?

Why in the News? India has announced its official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy (Oscar) Awards, set to take place early next year. About the Film Federation of India (FFI) The FFI is the main body representing the interests of the Indian film industry, including producers, distributors, and… Continue reading

Why Ambedkar and Gandhi disagreed on question of separate electorates for SC’s?

Why in the News? On September 20, 1932, Mahatma Gandhi began a fast unto death in Yerawada Jail, Pune, to protest against the provision of separate electorates for Scheduled Castes. Gandhi vs Ambedkar on Caste Gandhi’s Views on Caste: Initially orthodox, Gandhi supported social prohibitions like restrictions on inter-dining and inter-marriage but later rejected untouchability,… Continue reading

How Supreme Court strengthened child pornography law?

Why in the News? In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has tightened child pornography laws, declaring that viewing, possessing, or failing to report such content is punishable under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, regardless of whether the material is shared or transmitted. What is the law in question? The Supreme… Continue reading

How Starlink satellites are ‘blinding’ astronomers?

Why in the News? Starlink satellites, operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, are causing issues for astronomers by disrupting both optical and radio astronomy due to unintended electromagnetic radiation (UEMR). What is a Starlink Satellite? Starlink satellites are part of a network created by Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide high-speed internet to remote areas around the… Continue reading

Who was Mary Poonen Lukose?

Why in the News? 100 years ago, on September 23, 1924, Mary Poonen Lukose became the first woman to join a legislative council in an Indian princely state, entering the Travancore Legislative Council. Who Was Mary Poonen Lukose? Born on August 2, 1886, in Kerala, she became the first woman from the state to earn… Continue reading

Massive Greenland Landslide

Why in the News? In September 2023, seismic stations across the world detected an unusual signal which persisted for 9 days. It was caused by a massive landslide in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord (i.e narrow sea inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created by a glacier). About the Massive Greenland Landslide The landslide involved a colossal… Continue reading

The perception of Justice

Why in the News? The perception of justice is as vital as justice itself, with unelected constitutional institutions expected to uphold transparency and exercise restraint in engaging with elected authorities. Relationship between Public Perception and the Actual Functioning of the Justice System: Role of Perception in Justice: Perception of justice is critical because it shapes… Continue reading

U.P., Rajasthan, M.P. top in cases of atrocities on Dalits: report

Why in the News? According to a recent government report, 97.7% of atrocities against Scheduled Castes in 2022 were concentrated in 13 states, with Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh reporting the highest numbers. What are the finding as per report? Concentration of Cases: Approximately 97.7% of atrocities against Scheduled Castes (SCs) were reported from… Continue reading

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