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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 […]
Who should own the world’s lithium? Subject : Geography Section: Economy geography Context: Recently, a significant reserve of lithium has been found in the Raesi district of Jammu and Kashmir UT. Who should own these minerals: In July 2013, a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India ruled that the owner of […]