Suspension of Operations (So0) Agreement Subject : Geography Section: Places in news Concept : The recent statement by the Union Home Minister, who threatened to take stern action against any Kuki militant groups that breach the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement, has drawn criticism from some members of the SoO groups. They claimed […]
NCERT in ‘rationalisation’ move drops periodic table chapter from Class X book Subject : Science and technology Section: General Science Concept : The chapter on ‘Classification in Elements and Periodicity in Properties’ in NCERT’s Class 11 Chemistry textbook begins with these words of American chemist Glenn T Seaborg. Yet, a full chapter, which […]
U.S. and Taiwan ink trade deal as China issues warning Subject: International Relations Section: International events Concept: US-Taiwan trade deal: In a latest development, the United States and Taiwan entered into a trade agreement amid the continued opposition by China, which claims the self-ruled island democracy as part of its territory. After the […]
Africa mulls legal options on ICC warrant against Putin Subject : International Relations Section: International organization Concept : South Africa is mulling its options over an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin should he accept an invitation to a BRICS summit in August, a South African government official […]
Law Commission on Sedition Subject : Polity Section: Constitution Concept : The Law Commission of India has recently released a report on sedition law, which is a colonial-era provision that criminalises any speech or expression that incites hatred or contempt against the government. The report has recommended that the sedition law should not […]
Puff the magic dragon – e cigarette Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Concept : On World No Tobacco Day, when countries are pressed into performing, the Union Ministry of Health has directed OTT platforms to run anti-tobacco health spots and warnings, notifying the amended rules under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products […]
Scheme For Circular economy in Smart Cities gets approval Subject : Environment Section: Pollution Context: THE UNION Cabinet approved the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS) 2.0 to promote circular economy in 18 smart cities to be selected through a competition. Circular economy in smart cities: The total funding for the […]
In new Parliament building, the story of India told through its art and craft forms Subject : History Section: Art and Culture Context: The answers to these have found their way into the Shilp Gallery of The new Parliament is home to eight rare installations by 300-odd workers and one of three such […]
Idols, coins, seals: Latest finds at Purana Qila excavation site Subject : History Section: Art and Culture Context: Excavations at Purana Qila, where the ‘sixth city’ of Delhi once stood, have so far revealed nine cultural levels and a continuous history spanning over 2,500 years. The artifacts recovered: The artifacts recovered — ranging […]
Yellow River protection efforts stepped up Subject : Geography Section: Places in news Context: China’s top legislature passed the Yellow River Protection Law on October 30, 2022. Yellow River Delta protection reserve: The reserve, established in October 1992 to protect the wetlands, covers about 1,530 square kilometres, with the wetlands comprising most of […]