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Daily Archives: January 11, 2022

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   SC agrees to take up PIL seeking probe into Delhi, Haridwar hate speeches   (Polity and Governance) Recent step of the Supreme Court to agree to take up a PIL seeking probe into the alleged hate speech by participants at […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1    Two SC judges pull out of Krishna water case   Top court to urgently hear hate speeches case   (Polity and Governance) About Krishna River Water Dispute, Latest development which stirred this dispute, Challenges and Way Ahead   What […]

Model Code of Conduct(MCC)

In News With the announcement of the seven-phase polling for assembly elections for five states on, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into force with immediate effect. Model Code of Conduct(MCC) The MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission to regulate political parties and candidates prior to elections, to […]

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2022

In News The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is observed and celebrated on 9 January across the country.  It is a day to acknowledge and mark the contribution of the Indian community staying abroad in the development of the country. About Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) The theme of 16th PBD Convention 2021 is: “Contributing to Atma […]

Har Gobind Khorana

In News  Recently, the 100th birth anniversary of the biochemist and chemical biologist Har Gobind Khorana was observed. Image Courtsey:ET About Har Gobind Khorana Born: January 9, 1922, Raipur, India [now Raipur, Pakistan] Early Life and Education:  He was born into a poor family and attended the University of Punjab at Lahore, India (now in […]

Dementia

In Context  The number of dementia cases in India is expected to almost double by 2050, according to a Lancet report.  Major Points  Worldwide, the caseload is set to almost triple to 153 million in 2050 from 57 million in 2019. The highest increase in cases is projected for North Africa and the Middle East […]

Red Sanders

In News  Red Sanders (Red Sandalwood) has fallen back into the ‘endangered’ category in the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List.  It was classified as ‘near threatened’ in 2018. It was a moment of celebration when the species was lifted off from the endangered category for the first time since 1997. About […]

No complete ban on cannabis, medical use allowed

In News The use of cannabis is not completely banned in the country as its medical and scientific use is allowed under the law, the Centre has told the Delhi High Court which refused to advance the date of hearing of the plea seeking to legalize its use on various grounds including medicinal purposes. About […]

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

In News Deposits under the PMJDY have crossed the Rs 1.5 lakh crore mark as per the finance ministry data.  Recently, PMJDY has completed seven years. About the Scheme (Launched in 2014) Objectives: Financial Inclusion & Access to financial products & services. Use of technology to lower cost & widen reach. Key pillars: Universal access […]

Act of rape punishable but marital relationship is different: HC

In News  The Delhi High Court said that while there can be no compromise with women’s right to sexual autonomy and any act of rape has to be punished. Delhi High Court Observations There is a “qualitative difference” between a marital and a non-marital relationship. The former entailed a legal right to expect reasonable sexual […]