Subject : Economics Context : RBI panel moots allowing large corporates to start private banks after amending bank regulation law. Concept : An Internal Working Group (IWG) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recommended raising the cap on promoters’ stake in private sector banks to 26% in the long run (15 years). The […]
Subject : Security Context : Meghalaya-based organisations have renewed their movement for the implementation of the British era inner-line permit (ILP) for entry into the State and the scrapping of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Concept : It is a concept based on the policy of exclusion drawn by colonial rulers in the form of Bengal […]
Subject : Environment Context : Recent surveys done by the Wildlife Association of South India (WASI) indicate that the population of the Masheer species in the Moyar is likely to be genetically pure owing to its isolation. Concept : Largest and hardest fighting freshwater fish in the world, the majestic hump-backed mahseer, once a prize […]
Disaster Management What is Hazard? National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP), 2016 defines hazard as “a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or conditions that may cause loss of life, injury to health, property, loss of livelihood and services, social and economic disruptions or environmental damage”. India due to its unique physiographic and climatic conditions […]
Table Of Contents EIA DOHA DECLARATION TRIPS DARKNET SPECIAL MARRAIGE ACT ANTI MICROBIAL RESISTANCE WILLOW WABLER SAFAIMITRA SURAKSHA CHALLENGE 1. EIA Subject : Environment Context :The draft EIA notification, 2020, weakens the role of the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) and gives more authenticity to approved consultants, the SEAC-Tamil Nadu submitted to the […]
Subject : Current Events Context : Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the “Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge”. Concept : The challenge aims to ensure that no life of septic tank or sewer cleaner is lost during cleaning. The challenge stresses on the fact that safety and dignity of sanitation workers is the core of Swachh […]
Subject : Environment Context : The willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus), one of the longest migrating small birds , has been sighted for the first time in the country in Thiruvanathapuram. Concept : It breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe and the Palearctic region. The bird weighs around 10 g and it has long wing feathers […]
Subject : Science & tech Context : Misuse and overuse of antimicrobials has led to a steep rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), impacting planetary health, global economies and stalling sustainable development. Concept : AMR is the resistance of a microorganism (bacteria, parasites, viruses or fungi) to an antimicrobial drug that was originally effective for treatment […]
Subject : Polity Context : The Delhi High Court (HC) on Thursday issued notice to the Union government on a petition seeking a direction to recognise same-sex unions under the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) and the Special Marriage Act (SMA). Concept : Special Marriage Act, 1954 The Special Marriage Act, 1954 is an Act of […]