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Shale and Its Potential in India

In News Recently, Cairn Oil & Gas has announced that it is partnering US-based Halliburton to start shale exploration in the Lower Barmer Hill formation, Western Rajasthan.  About The company is looking to increase the recoverable reserves at its offshore assets by 10 times via enhanced use of technology, in partnership with Halliburton. Image Courtesy: […]

Interpretation of the POCSO Act

In News Recently, the Supreme Court quashed a Bombay High Court decision stating that sexual intent of the offender forms assault, not skin-to-skin contact. About Bombay High Court decision The accused was sentenced to the minimum three years’ imprisonment under Section 8 of the POCSO Act.  That was set aside by the HC and his […]

No consensus on limiting Speaker’s powers

In News The All-India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) ended with the delegates failing to reach a consensus on whether the Speaker’s powers under the anti-defection law should be limited.  Major Highlights C.P. Joshi committee: Report of the committee headed by Rajasthan Speaker C.P. Joshi to review the anti-defection law was placed before the presiding officers […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1&15   Pandemic year see a shift to govt school, more children seeking tuitions    Covid’s impact on learning (Education) Key findings of the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2021, what are the  issues highlighted by it, Covid’s impact on learning, […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   School enrolment fell during a pandemic: ASER study   (Education)   What are the major findings of the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2021, the bases of the report, issues highlighted by it, measures that need to be […]

Sabz Burj

In Context  Using traditional craftsmanship and high-tech scanning  Mughal-era monument Sabz Burj in Delhi has been conserved after nearly four years of painstaking labour. About Sabz Burj  Built in the 1530s, Sabz Burj is one of the earliest Mughal era buildings in India.  It is called Sabz (green) Burj but covered with turquoise blue tiles.  […]

World Record by BRO for Chisumle to Demchok Tarmac Road

In News BRO feat recognised by Guinness World Records for constructing and black topping the world’s highest motorable road at 19,024 feet at Umlingla Pass in Ladakh. About The 52-kilometre long Chisumle to Demchok tarmac road passes through the 19,024 feet high Umlingla Pass and betters the previous record of a road in Bolivia, which […]

Purvanchal Expressway

In News The 341-km Purvanchal Expressway at Karwal Kheri in Sultanpur district, inaugurated by the Prime Minister is one of the biggest completed infrastructure projects by the Uttar Pradesh government. The launch comes almost 3 years after the Prime minister laid its foundation stone in Azamgarh in July 2018. Major Highlights Carrier of development: The […]

Indian Ocean Naval Symposium

In News  The 7th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs is being hosted by the French Navy in Paris from 15 – 16 Nov 21.  About Ocean Naval Symposium (ONS) Conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008. Aim:  Seeks to enhance maritime cooperation among Navies of the littoral states of […]

Joe Biden-Xi Jinping Summit

In News The first virtual bilateral meeting of the US and China was held. About The US took the initiative for the summit, in sync with America’s concern that it should try to prevent military engagement with China. Major Highlights Violations of human rights by China: Article 36 of the PRC Constitution provides constitutional protection […]

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