Changes in IT rules Paper 2 – Governance Why You Should Know? Recently, the government notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 for open, secure and reliable and accountable internet. In detail – Emphasising on open, secure and reliable and accountable internet, the Ministry of Electronics and …
Psychological tests of death row convicts essential: SC Paper 2 – Governance Why You Should Know? Recently, the Supreme Court stressed on the importance of conducting psychological assessment of death row convicts In detail – A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) U U Lalit, Justice Ravindra Bhat and Justice Bela M Trivedi passed …
New Earthquake Resistant Building Technology (SC-URBM) Paper 3 – Science and Technology Why You Should Know? Recently, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, have found a solution to retrofitting old non-earthquake-resistant buildings with a technology that can prevent major damage to such buildings without compromising their potential from earthquakes. In detail – This …
New beaches included in’Blue Beach’ list Paper 3 – Environment Why You Should Know? Recently, two more Indian beaches were included in the list of ‘Blue Beach’ In detail – two new beaches in Lakshadweep – Minicoy Thundi Coast and Kadmat Coast – have been awarded the globally recognised and prestigious international eco-label “Blue Flag” …
Hate Speech Paper 2 – Polity Why You Should Know? Recently, the Supreme Court directed that the police should take immediate action suo motu without waiting for complaints to take action against hate speech. In detail – Justice K.M. Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy ordered the police and officials that if any officer is found guilty …
Penalty on Google Paper 2 – Governance Why Should You Know? Recently, the Competition Commission of India has imposed a fine of Rs 1,337.76 crore on Google for unfair activities. In detail – The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on Google. The action was taken for misusing …
World Spices Congress Paper 3 – Agriculture Why You Should Know? The 14th edition of the World Spices Congress (WSC) will be held in Mumbai on February 16-18, 2023 during the G-20 meeting In detail – The edition will be organised by Spices Board India (Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India) in collaboration …
Teen sued as an adult Paper 2 – Constitution Why Should You Know? Recently, the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) directed that the juvenile accused of killing a seven-year-old classmate in Gurugram will be tried as an adult In detail – What was the matter? In September 2017, a 16-year-old boy killed his classmate, aged seven, …
National Maritime Heritage Complex Paper 1 – History Why Should You Know? The National Maritime Heritage Complex is being constructed by the Government of India at Lothal, Gujarat, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will review the site work progress of this heritage complex on 18 October 2022. In details – The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra …
Mahila Kisan Diwas Paper 3 –Agriculture From the point of view of mains examination Question: “Rural women are an integral part of the country’s food system. Despite their huge contribution, they have to face inequality, discrimination and violence in their home, society.” In the light of this statement, throw light on the importance of Mahila …
