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Why are PwDs worried about DPDP rules? Sub : Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: Disability rights activists are urging the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to amend or drop a provision in the draft Rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, ahead of the public consultation deadline on […]
Existing norms duly address caste bias concerns, NAAC tells SC Sub: Polity Sec: National body Context: The Supreme Court of India directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to collate complaints of caste discrimination across higher education institutions (HEIs) in India. The directive came in response to pleas filed by the mothers of Rohith […]
J&K Plebiscite Promise and Article 370 Debate Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in an interview on February 25, 2025, discussed the historical context of Article 370 and the plebiscite promise made at the time of J&K’s accession to India. His remarks come in the wake […]
CBSE Permits Playschools and Kindergartens in School Premises Sub: Polity Sec: National body Context: The Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved the establishment of playschools and kindergartens within school premises. The move aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) recommendation for Bal Vatikas (playschools) for children aged 3 to 5 years. […]
CBSE Draft Policy for Conducting Two Board Exams from 2025-26 Sub: Polity Sec: National body Context The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has proposed a draft policy to conduct Class 10 board examinations twice a year starting from the academic session 2025-26. The aim is to provide students an opportunity to improve […]
Global Efforts to Protect Biodiversity Sub: Env Sec: Int convention Why in News The United Nations’ annual biodiversity conference, which was paused last year due to time constraints, has resumed in Rome. The key focus is on mobilizing financial resources to implement biodiversity conservation measures effectively. The ‘Cali Fund’ was launched on February, […]
U.S. sides with Russia at UN, calls for ‘swift end’ to war Sub: IR Sec: Int org Context: On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UN Security Council adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution calling for an end to the conflict and a lasting peace. The resolution takes a neutral stance, reflecting […]
NAKSHA Sub: Schemes Sec: Rural dev Context: The NAtional geospatial Knowledge-based land Survey of urban HAbitations (NAKSHA) is a new initiative launched on February 18, 2025, by Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Madhya Pradesh. It aims to create accurate urban land records through advanced geospatial technology under the Digital India […]
India-EU deepen ties: Focus on defence, security, and FTA amid Ukraine crisis and trade negotiations Sub: Eco Sec: External Sector Context: India and the European Union (EU) are set to enhance their defence, security, and economic ties in 2025, with a series of key proposals on the agenda. Areas of cooperation: Defence and […]
Daily Prelims Notes 26 February 2025 Table Of Contents India-EU deepen ties: Focus on defence, security, and FTA amid Ukraine crisis and trade negotiations NAKSHA U.S. sides with Russia at UN, calls for ‘swift end’ to war Global Efforts to Protect Biodiversity CBSE Draft Policy for Conducting Two Board Exams from 2025-26 CBSE […]