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Wrestlers in SC: What law says on FIR in sexual harassment cases Subject :Polity Section : legislations in news Why in News? The Supreme Court issued notice to the Delhi Police on a petition filed by seven wrestlers seeking an FIR against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and […]
Acute Mountain Sickness Subject: Geography Section: Physiography Concept: Anurag is the second Indian to be rescued from Mount Annapurna this week after Baljeet Kaur. Acute Mountain Sickness Acute mountain sickness can occur when a person who is used to being at a low altitude ascends to a higher altitude. It is the most […]
Breach of privilege probe against MP Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Concept: The Chairman of Rajya Sabha has referred a complaint of “breach of privilege” to a committee against an MP for alleged “disrespectful” remarks made against the Chair. The committee has been asked to investigate and report the matter, while no deadline has […]
INS Tarkash Subject : Science and Technology Section: Defence / IR Concept : INS Tarkash from the Indian Navy recently reached Port Sudan to help in the evacuation of stranded Indians as part of “Operation Kaveri”. INS Tarkash is the third ship to join the evacuation after INS Sumedha and INS Teg. About […]
Dedicated Command Cyber Operations for the Indian Army Subject :Science and Technology Section: Defence / Governance Concept : The Indian Army will now raise dedicated specialized agencies in each of its six operational or regional commands across the country to handle the cyberspace domain. Army Commanders Conference Between April 17 and April 23, […]
Blue washing Subject :Environment Section: Climate change Context: Report flags how corporates have wormed their way into global food governance More on the News: A new research has highlighted how corporate capture of global food governance is increasingly taking place in more visible ways. There has been a growing presence of firms in […]
Google, Meta, Apple on the radar in EU’s online content rules Subject: Science and Technology Section: Awareness of IT Why in News? The European Union (EU) has confirmed the names of 19 platforms that will be subject to its landmark online content rules. News In Brief: The rules, notified under the Digital Services […]
European Union members approve carbon market scheme, other climate laws Subject :Environment Section: Climate change Why in News? EU countries have given the final sign-off for a series of new climate change-related laws, which seek to create financial incentives for keeping emissions in check, and penalties for failing to do so. The 27 […]
Census of water bodies Subject : Geography Section: Oceanography Concept : Union Ministry of Jal Shakti released the report of its first-ever census of water bodies. Key Details: First-ever census of water bodies released has thrown light on the number of water bodies in India and what they are used for. The census […]
The third-gen web is about public good Subject: Science and technology Section: Awareness of IT Concept: A 2021 report by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum states that the third-gen web will be crucial for India to realise its $1.1 trillion digital asset opportunity by 2032. Web 3 Web3 is decentralised, privacy-oriented, blockchain-driven and […]