Banjara Community Subject :Geography Section: Economic and Human Geography Concept : The people of Banjara community, who fall under the SC (Touchable) category, had gathered to take a protest march from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Circle to the Taluk Office in the town, arguing that internal reservation divides SC community. Banjara Community: The Banjara […]
Affordable Rental Housing Complex Subject : Governance Concept : A total of 5,648 vacant houses built under various government schemes have been converted into ‘Affordable Rental Housing Complexes’ (ARHC), a scheme which the Centre had announced during the COVID19 pandemic to help migrant workers and urban poor employed in the informal sector. The […]
National curriculum framework Subject :Schemes Section: Education Concept : According to top officials in the Education Ministry, revised textbooks are expected to be used by students at all levels starting in the academic year 2024–2025. Details After nearly two decades, school students at all levels will learn from revised textbooks to be presented […]
Market Index Providers Subject: Economy Section: Capital Market Concept: The Central Government recently put the onus of regulating the practices of market index providers on the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Market Index A market index is a hypothetical portfolio of investment holdings that represents a segment of the financial market. The […]
Finance Bill 2023 Subject : Polity Section: Parliament Concept : With the approval of the Finance Bill 2023 by both Houses of Parliament, the government completed its 2023–2024 budget exercise. Finance Bill The Finance Bill, which is a component of the Indian Union Budget, outlines all the legal changes necessary to implement the […]
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Concept : Autism spectrum disorder Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disability caused by differences in the brain. ASD is a complicated developmental disorder characterised by difficulty in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, repetitive behaviour, and a narrow focus of […]
The disqualification conundrum Subject : Polity Section: Elections Concept : The disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from his membership of the Lok Sabha has brought back discussions as to whether the earlier protection enjoyed by serving legislators from immediate disqualification must be restored. Past protection Section 8(4) of the Representation of the People Act […]
The Sarus case Subject: Environment Section: Environmental Law Under Section 39 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, no person is allowed to acquire or keep in his possession, custody or control any wildlife which is state property. If anyone does so—for example, to treat an injured bird as in the present case — she […]
Unleashing the potential of Rhododendrons Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: Rhododendron arboreum from the Garhwal Himalaya’s, stands tall as an emblem of hope, contributing to the alleviation of poverty and nurturing sustainable development in these communities. Rhododendrons: Rhododendron owes its name to the Greek words “rhodo,” meaning “rose,” and “dendron,” meaning […]
Manul: the ‘grumpiest cat’ Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: The presence of the manul, a cold-adapted wild cat the size of a domestic cat, has been confirmed on the slopes of the world’s highest mountain. More on the News: The confirmation by DNA testing marks the first time the elusive cat […]