March 9, 2021 - Current Affairs

The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS II 1,15 SC to decide on 50% quota cap; disquiet in Uttarakhand BJP; and more 102nd amendment to give special […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS II 1 SC seeks States’ views on 50% cap on quota (Governance) What is the need of Reservation, Constitutional and Judicial Verdicts related to Positive Discrimination? GS I 1 SC has highest respect for womanhood (Society) What did the remarks of CJI represent […]

Facts in News

Facts in News Akshya Patra It is an all-women’s art exhibition to mark the International Women’s Day 2021. Location: Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan Galleries, New Delhi. It will showcase more than 250 artworks from over 12 countries. The multi-dimensional […]

What are Sattras?

In Context: Recently, it was noticed that politicians started going to different Sattras to seek blessings or extolling the virtues of Sankardeva, especially in the run-up to Assam Assembly elections. About Sattras Sattras are monastic institutions created as part of the 16th-century Neo-Vaishnavite reformist movement started by Vaishnavite saint-reformer Srimanta Sankaradeva. As the saint travelled […]

Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

In News: A local court in Gujarat recently acquitted 122 persons arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for participating in a meeting organised in December 2001 as members of the banned outfit Students‘ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) About Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) It is an anti-terror legislation that seeks to designate an […]

India’s Participation in SLAF Anniversary

In News Recently, India has participated in the three-day event in Colombo to mark the 70th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). India’s Participation A team of 4 Sarang Advanced Light Helicopters, Surya Kiran (Hawks), Tejas Fighter Aircraft, Tejas Trainer and the Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft from India took part. India participated in […]

Declaration Of World Heritage Sites By UNESCO

In News: At present, India has 42 sites listed under the Tentative List which is a prerequisite condition for inscription as a World Heritage Site. The Ministry of Culture revealed that, ‘Dholavira: A Harappan City’ has been submitted for nomination of a World Heritage Site in 2019-2020. The Nomination dossiers of ‘Santiniketan, India’ and ‘Sacred […]

Chinese Approval to Dam on Brahmaputra

In News Recently, China has approved the first dams to be built on the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra (known as Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet). Key Highlights The Chinese draft outline of the new Five-Year Plan (FYP) for 2025 mentions the building of hydropower bases on the lower reaches of the river as among the […]

Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill

In News: ‘No data is permanently anonymised’: Experts warn of re-identification risks. Non-Personalised Data like Browsing Pattern can also be used by fiduciaries to detect the behavioural patterns of individuals. Thus even Non-personal data can be used for deducing personal traits and requirements. It is in conflict with Right to Privacy. Personal Data Protection Bill […]