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PM launches 91 new FM transmitter in 18 states Subject : Science and technology Sec: Computer and AI Concept : The PM of India inaugurated 91 FM transmitters spread across 18 states and two UTs and asserted that the government was working towards giving people in every nook and corner of the country […]
Women’s reservation Bill cannot wait any longer Subject :polity Sec: Parliament Concept : It is disheartening to witness that even 75 years after Independence, Parliament lacks substantial representation from half the population, with women holding just 14% of the seats. A promising start Leading CMs: Just a decade ago, three of India’s largest […]
Book hate speech cases even without complaint: SC Subject :Polity Sec: Constitution Concept : Calling hate speech a serious offence that can affect the secular fabric of India, the Supreme Court directed all states to suo moto register cases of such offences even if there is no formal complaint. Key highlights of the […]
Wildlife translocation programmes benefit if they incorporate human dimensions Subject :Environment Sec: International convention Context: Efforts to translocate wildlife benefit if human-related factors, biological and environmental considerations are incorporated, according to a new study by the University of California-Berkeley (UCB). More on the News: Wildlife translocation is the intentional movement of animals for […]
Forest fires now pose a threat to the very survival of Uttarakhand’s unique biodiversity Subject : Environment Sec: Biodiversity Context: Forest fire season in Uttarakhand coincides with flowering & breeding months of several vulnerable species, many of them native to Himalayas. More on the News: Forest fires are becoming more frequent and fierce […]
Pollution control boards aren’t underfunded but investing their surplus into fixed deposits Subject : Environment Sec: Pollution Context: An amount of Rs 2,893 crore found to be invested in fixed deposits by 10 pollution regulators More on the News: A research paper, has raised questions as to whether State Pollution Control Boards and Pollution […]
Bauxite mining in Jharkhand is impacting soil fertility, people’s health Subject: Environment Sec: Pollution Context: Bauxite mining in Gumla district of Jharkhand is making the land barren and affecting the health of the people. More on the News: Mining activities say that companies are not following norms that include backfilling of fields after […]
Sudan’s Rapid Security Forces Subject :International Relations Section: Places In news Why in News? Sudan’s military and its paramilitary forces have been involved in a fierce battle against each other since April 15, leaving at least 420 people dead and more than 3,700 wounded. The clashes follow months of heightened tension between the […]
OECD’s Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) framework Subject: International Relations Section: International Why in News? India wants non-financial assets included in OECD information exchange framework. At present, the OECD’s AEOI framework provides for sharing of financial account details. India is pushing to widen the scope of the common reporting standard (CRS) at the […]
Autonomous Hill Development Council Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Why in News? Assam tribal group Dimasa National Liberation Army signs pact with government to shun violence, following a tripartite agreement, Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with the Centre and the Assam government. Among the provisions of the MoS is formation of a Dimasa Welfare Council, […]