Disqualification of a MP over Criminal Charges

Central idea: A politician has been sentenced to two years in jail by a Surat court in a 2019 defamation case filed against him for his remarks about the surname of a community. This conviction could lead to his disqualification. Disqualification of a Lawmaker Disqualification of a lawmaker is prescribed in three situations- Constitutional provisions:… Continue reading

Rajasthan becomes first state to guarantee Right to Health

The Rajasthan Assembly passed the Right to Health (RTH), even as doctors continued their protest against the Bill, demanding its complete withdrawal. Right to Health (RTH): A conceptual insight RTH is a fundamental human right that guarantees everyone the right to enjoy the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. It is recognized as… Continue reading

Back in news: Criminalization of Marital Rape

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a series of petitions seeking to criminalise marital rape. What is Marital Rape? Marital rape is the act of sexual intercourse with one’s spouse without her consent. It is no different manifestation of domestic violence and sexual abuse. It is often a chronic form of violence for the… Continue reading

Chinese firm to build Solomon Islands Port Project

A Chinese state-backed company has won a contract to develop Honiara, a key port in the Solomon Islands. This is a major victory for China, which is seeking to gain a strategic foothold in the South Pacific. Why discuss this? The Solomon Islands have become a focal point in the diplomatic tussle between China and… Continue reading

Places in news: Sharda Peeth

Home Minister said that the government will move forward to open Sharda Peeth on the lines of the Kartarpur corridor. Why in news? Activists request that the Sharda Peeth corridor should be made operational on the lines of Nankana Sahib Gurudwaras and the Kartarpur corridor in Pakistan. Sharda Peeth Sharda Peeth is a Hindu temple… Continue reading

Abel Prize for Maths

The Abel Prize for mathematics for 2023 was awarded to Argentine-American Luis Caffarelli, an expert in “partial differential equations” which can explain phenomena ranging from how water flows to population growth. Abel Prize The Abel Prize is a prize awarded annually by the King of Norway to one or more outstanding mathematicians. It is named… Continue reading

Call Before u Dig Application

Prime Minister has launched the ‘Call Before u Dig’ (CBuD) app, to facilitate coordination between excavation agencies and underground utility owners to prevent damage to utilities due to digging. Call Before u Dig (CBUD) The app is an initiative of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications. Uncoordinated digging and excavation causes damage to underlying… Continue reading

Why do so many Waste-to-Energy Plants fail?

The Kerala government has announced its first waste-to-energy project in Kozhikode, which is expected to be built in two years and generate about 6 MW of power. What are Waste-to-Energy Plants? Waste-to-energy plants are facilities that use non-recyclable dry waste to generate electricity. The process involves combusting the non-recyclable dry waste, which generates heat that… Continue reading

Key takeaway of the IPCC Synthesis Report

The IPCC Synthesis Report warns that the world is on track to breach the 1.5-degree Celsius global warming limit by the 2030s, which would cause irrevocable damage to the planet’s ecosystem and severely impact humans and other living beings. What is IPCC Synthesis Report? The IPCC Synthesis Report is a summary report produced by the… Continue reading

What is the National Security Act, 1980?

Punjab Advocate General has confirmed the invocation of National Security Act (NSA) to Amritpal Singh’s case. National Security Act, 1980 The NSA was passed by the Parliament in 1980 and has been amended several times since then. It empowers the state to detain a person without a formal charge and without trial. It is invoked… Continue reading

Home Ministry begins process to sell Enemy Properties

The home ministry has begun the process to sell enemy properties, immovable assets left behind by people who have taken citizenship in Pakistan and China after wars with these countries. What one means by Enemy Property? Enemy property refers to the assets and properties of individuals or entities that have been declared as “enemies” by… Continue reading

World’s 1st Sand Battery developed in Finland

Finland has successfully installed the world’s first sand battery that can store heat from various energy sources for months. What is the Sand Battery System? The battery is a massive steel silo, 7 m tall and 4 m wide with 100 tonnes of sand, and was installed in Finland’s Kankaanpaa town in June 2022. It… Continue reading

What is Generative AI?

Central idea: Google and Microsoft have added generative AI to their search engines and browsers, as well as to consumer products such as Gmail, Docs, Copilot 365, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and more. What is Generative AI? Like other forms of artificial intelligence, generative AI learns how to take actions from past data. It creates… Continue reading

Finmin lifts bar on CPSUs issuing Letters of Comfort

Central idea: The Finance Ministry has allowed central public sector firms (CPSUs) to issue letters of comfort with a condition that they should clearly state that the Government of India will not be liable for any consequences arising from such letters. What is a Letter of Comfort? A letter of comfort is a support document… Continue reading

Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961)

Central idea: The Indian government lodged a strong protest against the UK government and reminded obligations of the host nation under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations amid the vandalism incident that occurred at the Indian High Commission in London. What is the Vienna Convention? The treaty being referred to by the MEA in this… Continue reading

Return of the Net Neutrality debate in India

Since November 2022, India’s Cellular Operators Association (COAI) has been requesting that platforms like YouTube and WhatsApp pay a share of revenue to offset network costs, reigniting the net neutrality debate. What is Net Neutrality? Net Neutrality is the concept that all traffic on the internet should be treated equally, without discrimination or preference given… Continue reading

What is India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFP)?

Prime Minister and his Bangladeshi counterpart inaugurated a 131.5-kilometre-long India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFP) from Siliguri in North Bengal to Parbatipur in Banglaesh’s Dinajpur province. India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFP) IBFP is a cross-border energy pipeline that connects Siliguri in West Bengal, India to Parbatipur in Dinajpur district of Bangladesh. It has a capacity of transporting 1… Continue reading

Tamil Nadu’s TN-KET initiative results in reduced TB deaths

Tamil Nadu has pioneered an initiative across the State to reduce the mortality rate among people with tuberculosis named: TN-KET (Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Erappila Thittam) meaning TB death-free project. What is TN-KET? TN-KET aims to reduce the mortality rate among people with tuberculosis. This initiative, which began in April 2022, has already achieved significant reduction… Continue reading

Background Radiation high in Kerala: Study

Central idea: The article discusses a pan-India study conducted by scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) which found that background radiation levels in parts of Kerala are nearly three times more than what’s been assumed. What is Background Radiation? Background radiation is a measure of the level of ionizing radiation present in the… Continue reading

How India’s Sugar Exports to the world are surging?

Central idea: India’s success story in sugar exports India’s sugar exports have soared from $810.9 million in 2017-18 to $4.6 billion in 2021-22, and could cross $5.5 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31. The increase is significant in quantity terms too, with India’s shipments increasing from a mere 0.46 lakh tonnes in 2016-17… Continue reading

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