Explained: Delhi Services Bill, 2023
Central Idea The Rajya Sabha passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 four days after… Continue reading Explained: Delhi Services Bill, 2023
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Justice Rohini Panel on OBC Sub-Categorisation
Central Idea The Justice G. Rohini-headed Commission for the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBC) caste groups on July 31… Continue reading Justice Rohini Panel on OBC Sub-Categorisation
ISRO Rocket Debris on Australian Shore
Central Idea A couple of weeks ago, a large object discovered on the shores of Western Australia has been confirmed… Continue reading ISRO Rocket Debris on Australian Shore
Cabinet approves ₹1.39 lakh crore for BharatNet project
Central Idea The Cabinet has given its approval for an outlay of ₹1.39 lakh crore for the BharatNet project, aimed… Continue reading Cabinet approves ₹1.39 lakh crore for BharatNet project
Species in news: Indian Eagle Owl
Central Idea The Indian eagle owl was recently classified species distinct from the Eurasian eagle owl. Indian Eagle-Owl The Indian… Continue reading Species in news: Indian Eagle Owl
Species in news: Clouded Leopards
Central Idea International Clouded Leopard Day has been celebrated on 4th August since 2018. Scientists from the Wildlife Institute of… Continue reading Species in news: Clouded Leopards
Perucetus Colossus Whale: Heaviest Animal that Ever Lived
Central Idea Scientists have unearthed fossils of an ancient giant whale species named Perucetus colossus in Peru. With each vertebra… Continue reading Perucetus Colossus Whale: Heaviest Animal that Ever Lived
Lowering the Minimum Age for Contesting Elections
Central Idea A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended lowering the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and Assembly elections to… Continue reading Lowering the Minimum Age for Contesting Elections
In news: Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Central Idea Pakistan’s Senate has approved a bill to establish a central authority to combat money laundering and terror financing… Continue reading In news: Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
DRACO Program: Nuclear Propulsion for Faster Space Travel
Central Idea NASA, in collaboration with DARPA, has selected Lockheed Martin to design and build a nuclear-powered propulsion system for… Continue reading DRACO Program: Nuclear Propulsion for Faster Space Travel
Parliamentary Privilege and the Privileges Committee: A Closer Look
Central Idea During the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, there were differences between the ruling and opposition parties, leading to… Continue reading Parliamentary Privilege and the Privileges Committee: A Closer Look
Fediverse: Understanding Decentralized Social Networking
Central Idea Meta, the parent company for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has launched Threads, a Twitter rival, which is set… Continue reading Fediverse: Understanding Decentralized Social Networking
Criminal Defamation in India
Central Idea The Supreme Court’s recent decision to stay the conviction in a criminal defamation case has significant implications for… Continue reading Criminal Defamation in India
Inter-Services Organizations Bill, 2023
Central Idea The Lok Sabha recently passed the Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023, as part of a… Continue reading Inter-Services Organizations Bill, 2023
In news: Appointment of Election Commissioner
Central Idea The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) challenging the appointment of… Continue reading In news: Appointment of Election Commissioner
Captive breeding of Himalayan Vultures achieved
Central Idea In a remarkable achievement for conservation efforts, researchers have successfully recorded the first instance of captive breeding of… Continue reading Captive breeding of Himalayan Vultures achieved
History of Pepper Trade from India
Central Idea Pepper, often referred to as the “king of spices,” played a pivotal role in driving exploration, colonization, and… Continue reading History of Pepper Trade from India
Money Bills and Financial Bills: A Constitutional Perspective
Central Idea The debate surrounding the classification of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill as a Money Bill and… Continue reading Money Bills and Financial Bills: A Constitutional Perspective
SC questions equating Article 370 to Basic Structure
Central Idea The Supreme Court is currently deliberating on the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu… Continue reading SC questions equating Article 370 to Basic Structure
Jan Vishwas Bill
Central Idea The Jan Vishwas Bill, aimed at enhancing ease of doing business, has sparked a heated debate over certain… Continue reading Jan Vishwas Bill
