What is ‘dry ice’ at the centre of the Gurugram restaurant incident? Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Context: At a Gurugram restaurant, the diners were mistakenly given “dry ice” as a mouth freshener, leading to severe health reactions including vomiting blood. Dry ice: Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide, […]
Indigenous Greenland women sue Denmark over forced contraception Subject: Geography Section: Human geography Context: In Greenland, 143 Indigenous Inuit women have filed a lawsuit against Denmark, demanding compensation of nearly 43 million kroner ($6.3 million) for being forcibly fitted with intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) during the 1960s and 70s. Details: These women, some […]
The status of India’s nuclear programme Subject: Science and tech Section: Nuclear Technology Context: On March 4, Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the start of the process of core-loading the indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. What is PFBR? The Prototype Fast Breeder […]
Tired of spam or fraud calls? File a complaint on Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT Chakshu platform: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced Chakshu, an online platform for telecom users to report suspected fraud or spam callers, accessible via sancharsaathi.gov.in/sfc. Details: This initiative aims to empower citizens to report […]
GI recognition for Narasapur crochet lace craft revives hopes of struggling artisan Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: The Narasapur crochet lace craft from the Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh has been awarded the Geographical Indications (GI) tag, revitalizing this traditional craft. Details: Conferred by the Department of Promotion of Industry and […]
Immunity won’t protect legislators taking bribes to vote in Parliament from criminal prosecution: Supreme Court Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Context: The Supreme Court of India, led by a seven-judge Bench, delivered a unanimous decision stating that parliamentary privilege or immunity does not shield legislators from criminal prosecution for bribery related to voting or […]
Scrutiny on De Minimis Trade Rule: Impact on Online Shopping and U.S. Economy Subject: Economy Section: External Sector The de minimis exception, a trade rule allowing duty-free entry of parcels under $800 per person per day, is under intense scrutiny as it shapes the landscape of online shopping and raises concerns about its […]
Indian Start-ups Urge CCI to Intervene in Google App Removal Dispute Subject: Economy Section: National Income A group representing Indian start-ups has taken its battle against Google to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), requesting the regulator to mandate the reinstatement of apps removed by Google for alleged policy violations. This move marks […]
RBI Tasks NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. for Interoperable Internet Banking System Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken steps to accelerate the settlement of funds for merchants by directing NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd. (NBBL) to implement an interoperable system for Internet Banking. RBI emphasizes the benefits it […]