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The ‘Temporary’ Nature of Article 370 and Its Constitutional Challenge Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: On Wednesday, the Supreme Court commenced the hearing of the constitutional challenge regarding the 2019 abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir. What was Article 370 and its features? Article […]
Jeddah: Hope for peace in Ukraine? Subject: International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Jeddah will host peace talks on the Russia-Ukraine war, with Ukraine, the U.S., European countries, India, and Brazil participating on August 5 and 6. What is Russia-Ukraine War? The war began in February 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea from […]
Distribute Copies of the Vedas to All MPs, Rajya Sabha Chair Tells Education Minister Subject :History Section :Ancient India Maharishi Sandipani Rashtriya Ved Vidya Pratishthan was given recognition by the Board of Education under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister. Objective: Veda Vidya and Sanskrit education should reach every section of the […]
Centre prohibits production, distribution of two drugs toxic for vultures Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Why in news? Govt has passed orders to stop veterinary use of aceclofenac and ketoprofen and its formulations Details: These are two of three “vulture-toxic” drugs that conservationists have been seeking a ban on. The third drug is nimesulide. […]
Ukraine war: Russia attacks grain stores at River Danube ports Subject : International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Russian drones have attacked Ukrainian ports on the River Danube, destroying grain storage infrastructure Details A grain depot was also destroyed in the Black Sea port city of Odesa, which has come under almost nightly […]
Indian refiners increase Ural stocks Subject :Geography Section: Physical geography Context: India’s import of Ural crude oil hits a new high in July as Indian refiners stock up. Key Points: State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs), stocked up on the grade fearing supply disruptions during August and September as Russia limits exports to shore […]
Fitch Downgrades US Credit Rating Subject :Economy Section: External Sector Context: Global rating agency Fitch Ratings downgraded the United States’ long-term foreign currency issuer default rating from AAA to AA+ with a ‘stable’ outlook. Key Points: The agency cited fiscal deterioration as well as a high and growing government debt burden. In May, […]
NSEL case: SEBI cancels broking licence of MMTC Subject :Economy Section: Capital Market In News: Capital market regulator SEBI has cancelled the stock broking licence of State-owned MMTC as recommended by designated authority in the National Spot Exchange case. Key Points: SEBI has directed MMTC to cease all broking activity owing to involvement […]
How UIDAI is using AI to tackle payment frauds Subject: Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT Context: As more frauds related to the Aadhaar enabled Payment System (AePS) come to the fore, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has turned to artificial intelligence (AI) based systems in response – this includes […]
Adopt WHO-standard good manufacturing practices: Govt sets deadline for pharmas Subject :Science and technology Section: Health Context: Following recent incidents of several countries reporting deaths allegedly linked to “contaminated” India-manufactured drugs, the government has set a deadline for mandatory implementation of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) which were revised in 2018, bringing them […]