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Untouchability in India Subject :Polity Section : Constitution Context: : Rajasthan case Article 17 of the Constitution of India has abolished “Untouchability”, its practice in any form is forbidden and enforcement of any disability arising out of “Untouchability” is an offence punishable in accordance with law. In pursuance of this Constitutional provision, the […]
What You Need to Know About Immunity Debt and How May It Affect Kids Subject :Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Context: Just when it felt like the resumption of regular life was on the horizon, parents are being warned of a new threat to their children’s health. Doctors have expressed concern that a […]
Iran has dropped some demands for nuclear deal -U.S. official Subject :International relations Section: International news Iran has dropped some of its main demands on resurrecting a deal to rein in Tehran’s nuclear program, including its insistence that international inspectors close some probes of its atomic program, bringing the possibility of an agreement […]
Department of Commerce being rejigged to make it future ready: Minister Subject :Polity Section: National organization Context: The Department of Commerce is being restructured to make it ‘future ready’ and put in place an ecosystem to achieve the $2 trillion export target by 2030, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. A dedicated […]
I-T dept issues notice to Anil Ambani for holding funds worth Rs 814 cr in two Swiss bank accounts Subject :Economy Section: Fiscal Policy Context: The income tax department has sought to prosecute Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani under the Black Money Act for allegedly evading Rs 420 crore in taxes on undisclosed […]
Vigyan Pragati Subject :Science and Technology Context: CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi organized the release function of the Special issue of its Popular Science Hindi magazine “Vigyan Pragati” on 23 august 2022. Details: In the year 2022, this popular magazine of NIScPR has completed the glorious 70 […]
Alternative fuel technology Subject :Science and Technology Alternative fuels include gaseous fuels such as hydrogen, natural gas, and propane; alcohols such as ethanol, methanol, and butanol; vegetable and waste-derived oils; and electricity. These fuels may be used in a dedicated system that burns a single fuel, or in a mixed system with other […]
Highways Sector Subject :Economy Section: Infrastructure Context: Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the highways sector in India has immense potential as a driver of growth in the economy. Concept: Models of highway development: There are combinations of models used in India — BOT (build operate transfer)- This is […]
Labour Codes Subject: Economy Section: Unemployment Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the two-day conference at Tirupati on Thursday which will deliberate on various issues: Details of deliberations Reforms and social security for informal workers, Vision-2047 for workforce Proposed implementation of the four labour codes. Central government is aiming for consensus with […]
Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules 2022 Subject: Economy Section: External sector Context: Indian corporate entities can make overseas investments beyond the prescribed limit in strategic sectors such as energy and natural resources after obtaining necessary permissions. Concept: Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules 2022: It has been notified under the Foreign Exchange […]