In News Recently, the National Commission of Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) conducted a nationwide assessment of minority schools. The report titled “Impact of Exemption under Article 15 (5) with regards to Article 21A of the Constitution of India on Education of Minority Communities’’. Aims and Objectives It was aimed at finding ways to ensure […]
In News Recently, the Lok Sabha passed the Constitution 127th Amendment Bill, 2021 restoring States’ rights to specify OBC groups. About According to the Constitution of India, Articles 15(4), 15(5) and 16(4) confer power on a state to identify and declare the list of socially and educationally backward classes. As a matter of practice, separate […]
In News Every year on the 10th of August World Lion Day is celebrated annually throughout the world to raise awareness about the conservation of lions. About World Lion Day History: The day has been celebrated across the world since 2013. The day was co-founded by Dereck and Beverly Joubert of the Big Cat Initiative […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Shift in vaccine drive: over 60% doses given to rural population (Health) What are the reasons behind the shift and good response of vaccination drives in Rural India? GS 2 & 3 1 10 Defence has not had any transaction […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 &6 IPCC report forecasts a future of severe weather Code red (Environment ) Know about current global warming trends and key findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s Sixth Assessment Report in this context GS 2 1 […]
Facts in News Faceless or e-assessment Scheme Recently, The Income Tax department has notified three official email IDs for taxpayers to register their grievances over different aspects of the faceless assessment scheme. Key Points It was launched by the Income Tax Department in October 2019. Under it, a taxpayer or an assessee is not required […]
In News World Biofuel Day is observed every year on 10th August. About The day was first observed in 2015 by the Ministry of Petroleum and Gas. Its aim is to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and to highlight the various efforts made by the […]
In News The Prime Minister released the 9th instalment of financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN). About The government has so far transferred nine installments amounting around ?1.57 lakh crore to farmer families under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. Also, in a bid to reduce the country’s dependency on […]
In News Recently, the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021 was passed by both Houses amid ongoing protests. Need for Bill Lack of a Permanent Mechanism: There was a lack of a permanent, dedicated and participative mechanism to adopt a collaborative and participatory approach that involves […]
In Context A study published in Nature Climate Change has noted that Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is losing its stability. What is Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)? The AMOC is a large system of ocean currents. It is the Atlantic branch of the ocean conveyor belt or Thermohaline circulation (THC). THC is a part […]
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