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Scientists work on smart materials to help convert waste heat to electricity Subject: Science and Technology Context: Industrial and energy generation processes often produce a huge amount of waste heat that gets absorbed into the atmosphere. A group of scientists in India are working on new materials that can recover waste heat from […]
Special tourist train to run on ‘Ambedkar Circuit’ Subject :Art and Culture Context: The Union Tourism and Culture Minister recently announced a special tourist train to cover the “Ambedkar Circuit”. Ambedkar Circuit: Ambedkar Circuit covers Madhya Pradesh’s Mhow, Ambedkar’s birthplace; Nagpur, where he converted to Buddhism; the residence in Delhi where he lived […]
European Union executive recommends suspending in funds for Hungary Subject : International Relations Context: The European Union executive recommended suspending some 7.5 billion euros in funding for Hungary over corruption, the first such case under a new sanction meant to better protect the rule of law. European Union: It is a political and […]
Emerging Market Subject : Economy Context: Uday Kotak has highlighted that India needs to manage inflation and growth well to break out from the EM tag and move towards its goal of becoming a standalone investment destination. Emerging Market: An emerging market economy refers to a country that is in the process of […]
FSSAI Subject : Economy Context: FSSAI registered over 30K cases against food adulterers violating the standards laid down under the FSS Act, 2006 and Regulations in 2021-22 last year. Most common adulteration : Spices, oil and other food items–Artificial colours in red chilli powder, blackberries in black pepper, cheap oil mixed with coconut […]
IBBI and IBC Subject : Economy Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has amended the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, with the “objective to maximise value in resolution” Amendments: The Committee of Creditors (CoC) can now examine whether a compromise or an arrangement can be explored for […]
Nordic Model of Democracy Subject : Polity/International Relations Context: The Nordic Model of Social Democracy offers lessons to the developing world, including countries like India despite the myriad complexities of diversities. Concept : The Nordic model also known as the Scandinavian model, is the combination of social welfare and economic system adopted by Nordic […]
Controversy over NAAC system Subject : Governance Context: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) courted controversy recently over the rating of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and allegations of bribery in the process. Concept : NAAC had reportedly withheld the grading of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda after receiving an […]
CBI’s uneasy history Subject : Governance Concept : Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating police agency in India. It functions under the superintendence of the of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, Government of India – which falls under the prime minister’s office. However for investigations of offences […]
Judgement by a larger bench prevails Subject: Polity Context: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court today ruled that a judgment delivered by a larger bench will prevail irrespective of the number of judges constituting the majority. Concept : A judgment delivered by a larger bench will prevail irrespective of the number of […]