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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1& 11   Supreme Court throws out Maratha quota law, cites 50% reservation cap Reading Supreme Court’s Maratha quota verdict (Polity &Governance) […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   6   9 Maratha quota unconstitutional, violates right to equality, says SC   Against excess   Centre alone can identify SEBC: SC (Polity) Know about the Supreme Court’s stand on Maharashtra law providing reservation benefits to the Maratha community. Reservation […]

Facts in News

Facts in News Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)  It is one of a group of highly reactive gases known as oxides of nitrogen or nitrogen oxides (NOx). Other nitrogen oxides include nitrous acid and nitric acid. The annual maximum NO2 exposure recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) is 21.3 parts per billion. Source Burning of fossil […]

India Begins Exports of Organic Millets

In News  Recently, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that the first consignment of organic millets would be exported to Denmark. Major Points  The first consignment of millets was produced in the Himalayas from snow-melt water of the Ganges in Uttarakhand.  APEDA, in collaboration with Uttarakhand Agriculture Produce Marketing Board (UKAPMB) & Just Organik, […]

Lineament Among Earthquake Factors

In News Recently, it has been found out that an unfamiliar lineament is among the major factors behind frequent earthquakes in northern Assam’s Sonitpur area. Major Findings The National Centre of Seismology (NCS) recorded 29 earthquakes of magnitude varying from 2.6 to 4.7 in Sonitpur. Water also started oozing out of the fault in Sonitpur […]

Model Insurance Village (MIV)

In News Recently, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has come out with the concept of model insurance villages to offer comprehensive insurance protection in rural areas. Rationale Behind The Move According to the Economic Survey for 2020-21, India’s insurance penetration, which was at 2.71% in 2001, has steadily increased to 3.76% […]

RBI Steps In To Ease COVID-­19 Burden

In News  Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a series of measures to support the nation’s fight against the second wave of COVID-19 infections. Major Highlights Of Recent Steps  Term Liquidity Facility RBI announced a Term Liquidity Facility of ?50,000 crores with the tenor of up to three years, at the repo rate […]

Maratha Quota Law Unconstitutional: SC

In News Recently, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court (SC) has unanimously declared Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018 unconstitutional. Reservation in Maharashtra The Maharashtra State Reservation (of Seats for Admission in Educational Institutions in the State and for Appointments to the Posts in the Public Services […]

The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Election Commission divided: One EC objects to panel asking court for gag order on media (Constitutional Bodies  ) About Election […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Govt. gives nod for 5G trials; Chinese tech giants left out (Science and Technology) What is 5G technology? What are the benefits, concerns and status of development in India? GS 2 6 A COVID blot on India’s foreign policy canvas (Health […]

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