Tipu Sultan’s Contested Legacy

Central idea: The article examines the controversial nature of Tipu Sultan’s legacy and the differing opinions about his reign and his place in Indian history. It discusses the contrasting views of Tipu Sultan as a hero and patriot who fought against British colonialism, or as a tyrant who persecuted Hindus and Christians. Rise of Tipu… Continue reading

Anti-encroachment drive in historic city of Mehrauli

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) carried out an anti-encroachment drive in the nearby villages of Mehrauli and Ladha Sarai leaving hundreds of families in uncertainty about their future. History of Delhi Purani Dilli, commonly referred to as Old Delhi, is a misnomer as the city’s history dates back to before the establishment of Shahjahanabad. The… Continue reading

Understanding India’s Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

Central idea: The article discusses the challenges faced in implementing India’s Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 and the need for better mental healthcare services in the country. Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 is a comprehensive legislation that provides for the protection and promotion of the rights of people with mental illness. Some… Continue reading

Industry pushes separate Ministry for Microenterprises

Central Idea: The Consortium of Indian Associations (CIA) has suggested the formation of an independent ministry for the self-employed and microenterprises to address specific issues concerning the sector. Why demand for new Ministry? Micro entrepreneurs continue to be governed by complicated and outdated laws and dispensable compliance burdens. Despite the government’s efforts, MSMEs in India… Continue reading

Thwaites glacier at mercy of sea warmth increase

The new research suggests that even low amounts of melting can potentially push Thwaites glacier further along the path toward eventual disappearance. Thwaites Glacier Called the Thwaites Glacier, it is 120 km wide at its broadest, fast-moving, and melting fast over the years. Because of its size (1.9 lakh square km), it contains enough water… Continue reading

Ring around a dwarf planet lies in Roche Limit: What it means, why it matters

Central idea: A new study shows that a dwarf planet, named Quaoar, has a ring system that exists within its Roche limit. What is the news? Astronomers have found a ring around a dwarf planet, located in the Kuiper Belt at the solar system’s edge, called Quaoar, according to a new study. The ring, however,… Continue reading

Folk dance in news: Lavani

Central idea: The article is based on the controversy surrounding the Maharashtra folk dance form, Lavani, which has come under criticism for being ‘vulgar’ and ‘obscene’. What is the Lavani folk art form? The word Lavani comes from ‘lavanya’ or beauty. Lavani is a traditional folk art form in which women dancers wearing nine-yard-long sarees… Continue reading

Income Tax Dept. surveys BBC over Transfer Pricing allegations

Central idea: The Income Tax Department has conducted surveys at the premises of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in Delhi and Mumbai. The BBC has been deliberately violative of transfer pricing rules. Transfer Pricing: A Tax Evasion Technique Transfer pricing refers to the practice of determining the price at which goods, services or intangible property… Continue reading

Vacancy of Deputy Speaker Chair in States

The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and five states — Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand — over the failure to elect a Deputy Speaker. The Post of Deputy Speaker The Deputy Speaker is the second-highest-ranking official of the Lok Sabha, after the Speaker. She/he presides over the House in the… Continue reading

InfoCrop v2.1: Indigenous Crop Simulator

Central idea: Scientists at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute conducted an experiment using InfoCrop version 2.1 to quantify the impact of hot weather on crop yield in Punjab and Haryana. What is InfoCrop v2.1? InfoCrop version 2.1 is India’s only dynamic crop simulation model developed and released by the IARI in 2015 to study the… Continue reading

Marburg Virus

Central idea: Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Where is Equatorial Guinea located? Equatorial Guinea is a country located in Central Africa. It is situated on the west coast of Africa, bordered by Cameroon to the north and Gabon to the south and east. It also includes two small islands,… Continue reading

‘BIMARU’ Tag: What does this term mean?

Central idea: While addressing a summit in UP, PM recalled the tag of ‘BIMARU’, once used to describe the state. What are BIMARU states? The term “BIMARU” is an acronym formed from the first letters of five states – Bihar, MP, Rajasthan, and UP – that were believed to be economically and socially backward in… Continue reading

What is ‘Office of Profit’?

Central idea: Jharkhand CM’s chair remains uncertain as the Election Commission (EC) is understood to have conveyed its decision in an office-of-profit complaint against him to the Governor. Why in news? Under Section 9A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the CM could face disqualification for entering into a government contract. The Constitution… Continue reading

India’s first Law Minister Dr. Ambedkar’s resignation letter missing from records

Dr. BR Ambedkar was India’s first Law Minister after independence. The letter of his resignation is now missing from official records. Dr Ambedkar as Law Minister Dr. B.R. Ambedkar served as Independent India’s first law minister. He was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, and social reforme, who was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1990.… Continue reading

MIIRA: India readies plan to popularise millets on world stage

On the premises of G20, India is planning to propose the launch of a global initiative ‘MIIRA’ to encourage the consumption and production of millets. What are Millets? Millets are a group of small-seeded grasses that are commonly cultivated and consumed as staple foods in many parts of the world, including Africa and Asia. Millets… Continue reading

Central agencies gear up for FATF mutual evaluations

Central agencies, including the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), have begun preparations for the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) mutual evaluation process of India. What is the news? India is due to undergo the mutual evaluation process in the second half of 2022, which will assess the country’s compliance… Continue reading

Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill, 2022

The draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, 2022, aimed at protecting India’s geological heritage that includes fossils, sedimentary rocks, natural structures, has raised alarm in India’s geo-sciences and palaeontology community. Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill, 2022 Objectives Protect and preserve the geo-heritage sites and geo-relics of national importance in India. Empower the… Continue reading

1st Saudi Women to space via Axiom-2 Mission

Central idea: Saudi Arabia will send its first-ever woman astronaut on the US-led Axiom 2 space mission later this year, in the latest move to revamp the kingdom’s ultra-conservative image. Axiom Mission 2 Axiom Mission 2 is a private spaceflight mission organized by Axiom Space, a Houston-based aerospace company. The mission is scheduled to launch… Continue reading

India’s Agricultural Farm Exports data expected to reach a new high

India’s agricultural exports are poised to scale a new peak in the financial year ending March 31, 2023. But so are imports, bringing down the overall farm trade surplus. Agriculture trade in a nutshell India’s agricultural exports are expected to reach a new high in FY 2022-23. The value of farm exports from April-December 2022… Continue reading

What is Bhashini Initiative?

Bhashini, a small team at the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), is currently building a WhatsApp-based chatbot that relies on information generated by ChatGPT to return appropriate responses to queries. What is Bhashini Initiative? ‘Bhashini,’ one of these initiatives, is a local language translation mission that aims to break the barrier between various Indian… Continue reading

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