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Collegium System

In News  The Supreme Court has alleged the Government of delaying Collegium recommendations on the appointment of judges to High Courts. What are the fallouts of such steps by the executive? High Courts with skeletal judicial strength Delhi High Court will be with less than 50% judges in August 2021, having only 29 judges out […]

Microplastics in Goa tap water samples: Study

Context  A recent study has found Microplastics in samples of tap water supplied to Goa households. The study was carried out by CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography and Delhi-based research and advocacy organisation Toxics Link. Major Findings  Microplastics were detected in all tap water samples as well as water samples collected from different Water Treatment Plants […]

Vehicle Scrappage Policy

In News A Investor Summit will be organized to invite investment for setting up vehicle scrapping infrastructure. About the Summit The summit involves the participation from potential investors, industry experts, and concerned central and state government ministries. The Summit is being organized to invite investment for setting up vehicle scrapping infrastructure under the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet […]

General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021

In News  Recently, Rajya Sabha has passed The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021. About  The Bill, intended to amend the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972. The 1972 Act  was enacted to nationalise all private companies undertaking general insurance business in India.   The 1972 Act set up the General Insurance Corporation of India […]

Disruptions in Parliament Proceedings

In News Recently, the Lok Sabha was adjourned two days ahead of schedule and the session saw only 21 hours of functioning and  22% productivity. About The Monsoon Session started on July 19, was adjourned two days ahead of its scheduled date of August 13, as the Opposition protested over the Pegasus snooping controversy, farm […]

The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3 Viability of telecom sector: Govt likely to push for floor price (Economy) What is the floor price? Why is the telecom sector under stress? What is AGR and how has it adversely affected the telecom sector? GS 3 3 In the […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   LS clears Bill restoring States’ rights to specify OBC groups   YSRCP, BJD join the demand for scrutiny of insurance Bill   (Polity and Governance)   Key Provisions of Constitution 127th Amendment Bill, 2021, its objectives and need, about […]

Facts in News

Facts in News Banana Flour Recently, Farmers and homemakers in Karnataka used social media to popularise banana flour in India.  About Banana flour It is a highly nutritious and gluten-free alternative to wheat flour. Its health benefits have made it popular outside India too. The easy availability of the fruit makes the production commercially viable.  […]

Climate Change 2021 Report: IPCC

In News The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the report, ‘Climate Change 2021: the Physical Science Basis’. About It is the first part of IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). It sets the stage for the Conference of Parties (CoP) 26 conference in November 2021. The report mentioned that Indian subcontinent may see an […]

SC on Criminalisation of Politics

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) raised concerns as the criminalisation in politics is growing day by day. Supreme Court’s Statement The SC found nine political parties guilty of contempt for not following in letter and spirit its February 13, 2020 direction to publish details of criminal cases against candidates fielded in Lok Sabha […]

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