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History headline: The rise and dissolution of Panthers Subject: History Section: Post independent The Dalit Panthers Dalit Panthers are an Ambedkarite social organisation that seeks to combat caste discrimination. The organisation was founded by NamdeoDhasal, Arjun Dangle, Raja Dhale and J. V. Pawar on 29 May 1972 in the Indian state of Maharashtra. […]
At DAG from Monday: 18th Century paintings of Tipu Sultan, Anglo-Mysore wars to go on display Subject: History Section: Modern India In the 18th Century, as the Anglo-Mysore Wars played out between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore, a curious British audience was keeping track of the development miles […]
Rise and fall of cholera-causing bacteria lineage Subject: Science and Technology Section: Disease Context: Researchers identify the decline of antimicrobial resistance in O139 as a key determining factor in its downfall Cholera It is a life-threatening infectious disease and a public health hazard. It is caused by a comma-shaped bacterium known as Vibrio […]
Will Russia-Ukraine deal ease global food crisis? Subject: Economy Section: External sector Context: In their first major deal since the February 24 war began, Russia and Ukraine on Friday agreed to resume grain exports from Black Sea ports as part of a deal negotiated by the United Nations and Turkey. Why is the […]
India and Clean Sea Campaign Subject : Environment Section: Pollution India is committed to protecting at least 30% of “our” lands, waters, and oceans by 2030, as part of its 30X30 commitment. India is part of the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, which was initiated at the “One Planet Summit” in […]
Antarctic Bill passed in LS Subject: Economy Context: The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 amid clamour from the Opposition to have more discussion. What is the Antarctic Bill? It is the first domestic legislation with regard to Antarctica in India It seeks to extend the application of domestic […]
African Cheetahs to be moved around for healthy gene flow: Expert Subject : Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: The 12 African cheetahs, which board a flight to India from South Africa next month are being prepared for their transcontinental journey. They are part of the first batch of 20 that India will receive as […]
‘A Disaster for the Basic Sciences’: KVPY Fellows React to the Scheme’s End Subject :Government Schemes Section :Science and Technology Context: On July 19, the Department of Science and Technology announced that it would subsume the Kishor VaigyanikProtsahan Yojana’ (KVPY) scheme under its INSPIRE fellowship What is Kishor VaigyanikProtsahan Yojana’ (KVPY)? It was […]
Abuse of Dominant Position Subject: Economy Section: Regulation The Competition Commission of India has since its inception dealt with as many as 846 cases (till June 2022) as regards abuse of dominant position. Of these 846 cases, one was initiated suo motu by the Commission, 794 were admitted on receipt of complaints by […]
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Subject: History Context – Sikh emperor’s statue vandalised in Pakistan. Concept – He was born on November 13, 1780 in Gujranwala, now in Pakistan. At that time, Punjab was ruled by powerful chieftains who had divided the territory into Misls (refers to the sovereign states of the Sikh Confederacy, that rose during the 18th century in the […]