Behind Paris Olympic Mascot :-the Cap of liberty Subject : History Context: Mascots for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics are based on the enduring idea of liberty, taking the form of Phrygian caps, the headwear that has symbolised freedom for the French for centuries. What is the history of a Phrygian cap: […]
Prevention of cruelty of animal act 1960 Subject :Polity Context: In a move to overhaul the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act-1960, the Centre has proposed to introduce 61 amendments in the six-decade-old law, Including provision of three-year jail for committing “gruesome cruelty” and five-year imprisonment for killing an animal. What is Prevention […]
Supreme Court tweaks case listing process Subject :Polity Context: The Supreme court had decided to tweak the listing process of cases. What is the new listing process: Under the new scheme,10 transfer petitions, in which notice has already been issued, will be listed at the top of the board before the court on […]
Frame rules for fixing electricity tariff Supreme Court to state Subject :Polity Context: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed all the state electricity regulatory commissions to frame within three months rules under the Electricity Act-2003 on the terms and conditions for determination of tariff. What was the issue: The order came as the […]
Ransomware attacks cripples AIIMS service Subject : Science and Technology Context: AIIMS Delhi hospital was hit by ransomware which crippled important services for over 30 hours What is the issue: The National Informatics Centre (NIC) at AIIMS Delhi on Wednesday said that a ransomware attack affected the hospital server due to which day-today […]
State Support Mission Subject Polity Context: States have approached the NITI Aayog to set up their own public policy institutions to boost development and drive inclusive growth. Details: Rajasthan, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Maharashtra — have made requests to constitute state institutions for transformation, or SITs, […]
Registered Valuer Subject: Economy Context: Centre issued the Companies (registered valuers and valuation) Amendment Rules 2022 for the valuation entity. Details: It seeks to clarify the standards used by the valuers to conduct valuations. No partnership entity or company shall be eligible to be a registered valuer if it is not a member […]
Lifestyle For Environment is a noble concept, but needs a holistic approach Subject: Environment Context: Mission LiFE Introduced by India during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow in 2021. Launched at Statue of Unity, Gujrat Piloted by NiTi Aayog and implemented by- Ministry of Environment, Forest […]
Tarballs dot India’s west coast annually, indicating continued oil spills, ship fuel discharge Subject: Environment Context: Tarballs- These are dark, sticky balls surfaced every year after monsoon spell on the coastline of India’s western states, from Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa to Karnataka. These are a seasonal phenomenon. Tarballs affect marine life and flag […]