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UN declares international decade of indigenous languages (2022-32) Subject : International Relations Section: Msc Concept : By adopting a resolution on the occasion of closing ceremony of international year of indigenous languages 2019, United Nations declared international decade of indigenous languages beginning from 2022. The resolution was based on the recommendations made by […]
Only Parliament can amend the law to provide a uniform marriage age Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Concept: The Supreme Court while dismissing a petition seeking to increase the minimum age of marriage of women from 18 to 21 has said that only Parliament can amend the law to provide a uniform marriage age […]
Haryana committed to construct Satluj-yamuna link canal says governor Subject : Geography Section: Concept : The Haryana Governor said the State government is committed to constructing the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal in order to get the State’s share of waters in the Ravi and the Beas rivers. The SYL canal is a focal […]
Rajya Sabha Chairman tells panel to prove ‘ disorderly conduct ‘ of 12 MP’s Subject : Polity Concept : Rajya Sabha Chairman recently asked the committee of privileges to investigate the alleged breach of privilege by 12 opposition lawmakers for repeatedly entering the well of the House, shouting slogans, and obstructing its proceedings. […]
Can we use moon dust to slow down global warming? Subject : Environment / Science Concept : It is said that a summerless year followed the volcanic eruption of Mt. Tambora in 1816 which released sulphates and other aerosols into the stratosphere that cooled the atmosphere. This has encouraged people to examine the […]
Autism spectrum disorder Subject : Science and technology Section :Health Concept : According to the World Health Organisation, ‘Autism spectrum disorder’ (ASD) affects one in 100 children . Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. The autism spectrum, often referred to as […]
Waqf board moves HC against centre’s decision Subject : Polity Section: Msc Concept : The Delhi Waqf Board has moved the High Court against the Centre’s decision to take over 123 Waqf properties, Board chairman Amanatullah Khan said. Background : The Land and Development Office (L&DO) of the Ministry of Housing and Urban […]
India and Pakistan at Risk of Flooding from Glacial Lakes: New Study Subject: Geography Section: Physical Geography Concept: According to a new study, Glacial lake outburst floods threaten millions globally’ published in the journal Nature, around 15 million people across the world face the risk of sudden and deadly flooding from glacial lakes, […]
International Mother Language Day 2023 – ‘Ekushey February’ Subject : International Relations Section : Msc Concept : In recognition of the Bengali people’s struggle for their language and culture, UNESCO announced in 1999 that February 21 would be observed worldwide as International Mother Language Day. This year’s theme is “Multilingual education – a […]
ICBM: North Korea makes fresh threats against drills; U.S. bombers fly after ICBM test Subject: Science and Technology Section :Space technology Concept: A ballistic missile follows a ballistic trajectory to deliver one or more warheads on a predetermined target. A ballistic trajectory is the path of an object that is launched but has […]