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What are green crackers & how do we identify them? Subject: Environment Context- As Chandigarh allows the use of green crackers here is how one should identify green crackers and the harmful toxins crackers emit. What is the difference between green crackers and traditional crackers? Both green crackers and traditional crackers cause pollution […]
Dilip Mahalanabis’s miracle cure, ORS Subject :Science Context- Dilip Mahalanabis, known for oral rehydration therapy (ORT) passed away on October, 16, 2022. About him- Dilip Mahalanabis (12 November 1934 – 16 October 2022) was an Indian paediatrician known for pioneering the use of oral rehydration therapy to treat diarrheal diseases. In the mid-1960s […]
Top court to examine if Muslim girl competent to marry at age of 16 Subject: Fundamental Rights Context: The Supreme Court will examine the question whether a Muslim girl who had attained 16 years of age is competent to enter into a contract of marriage with a person of her choice given the […]
9 trustees of Gujarat Vidyapith resign over governor’s appointment as chancellor Subject : History Context: Nine trustees of Gujarat Vidyapith, founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920, have tendered their resignations to protest against the recent decision of the governing council to appoint governor Acharya Devvrat as 12th chancellor of the university. Concept : […]
Bigtech pose risks Subject :Economy Context ‘Bigtechs’ pose systemic risks to financial stability: RBI paper–‘’Bigtechs’ in the Financial Domain: Balancing Competition and Stability’. Details: They pose challenges to financial stability due to their technological advantages, large user base, wide-spread use by financial institutions and network-effects. The complex governance structure of bigtechs limits the […]
One Nation One Fertilizer Scheme Subject :Govt Schemes Context :Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated 600 Kisan Samriddhi Kendras and ‘One Nation, One Fertilizer’ scheme and said that these steps were being taken to modernize agriculture. Details of the Sammelan: A scheme named- ‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan UrvarakPariyojan– One Nation, One Fertiliser’–launched. […]
Interpol not playing any role in curbing state-sponsored terrorism, says Secretary-General Subject: International Organisation Context: Interpol Secretary-General Jürgen Stock on October 17 said the international criminal police organisation was not playing any role in curbing state-sponsored terrorism and that it focussed primarily on ordinary law crimes. Concept: The 90th General Assembly of Interpol […]
Hampi, Khajuraho on list for G20 culture track Subject : Art and Culture Context: AS PART of India’s G20 Presidency between December 2022 and November 2023, the Government is planning to host five key meetings focusing on the “culture track” at Khajuraho, Bhubaneswar, Hampi and Agra, Hampi Chariot The chariot inside the temple […]
China’s ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy Subject: IR Context: The ongoing National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, China has taken a tough approach in its international dealings, employing a style that has come to be known as “wolf warrior” diplomacy. What is ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy: It is a term that gained popularity during Xi […]