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Western Disturbances

In News  Western disturbances bring rainfall to north and central parts of India. What is Western Disturbance (WD)? It is an extra-tropical storm that originates in the Mediterranean region. The disturbance travels from the “western” to the eastern direction and  gradually travels across the middle-east from Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan to enter the Indian subcontinent. […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Hate speech against nation’s culture, Constitution: V-P Venkaiah Naidu (Governance) What is hate speech and what are the impacts? The Indian legal position, Proposed hate speech provisions of Sections 153C and 505A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).Concerns regarding the […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1    More than 40 lakh adolescents get their first shot of the COVID vaccine (Health) Know about the vaccination programme of India, The govt guidelines for vaccinating children against Covid-19   GS 2 1 China constructing bridge on Pangong lake […]

Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc)

In News  Recently, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) has completed 60 years of its formation. About IMSc The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), founded by Alladi Ramakrishnan on 3rd January 1962  It is located in South Chennai, in the Adyar-Taramani area.   It is an autonomous national institution for fundamental research in the areas of […]

GitHub

In Context The open-source software repository service GitHub is in the news after it was used to create and share an offensively named app that sexually harassed Muslim women in India.  What is GitHub? It is the world’s largest open-source developer community platform where users upload their projects and code for others to view, edit, […]

NEAT 3.0

In News  Recently, the Union Education Minister launched National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT) 3.0. More in News  Currently, more than 12 lakh socially and economically disadvantaged students have received the benefits of free ed-tech course coupons worth over ?253 crores under NEAT 3.0. National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT) About: The Ministry of Education […]

Prevention of Nuclear Weapons Spread

In News  Recently, China, Russia, U.S., U.K., France pledged to prevent nuclear weapons spread setting aside rising West-East tensions to reaffirm a goal of a nuke-free world. The statement issued after NPT review was postponed due to COVID-19. Objectives and need behind the move This common statement on a major issue of global security has […]

Missions of ISRO

In News Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for a number of missions in 2022. Missions Planned Venus Mission: The Shukrayaan-1 could launch in December 2024 as an orbiter headed towards neighbouring planet Venus. This will be the Indian space agency’s first mission to Venus, and is expected to have a mission life […]

China builds new bridge on Pangong Tso

In News China is building a new bridge on Pangong Tso which will provide an additional axis to deploy troops faster between the north and south banks of the lake, and closer to the LAC. About the Bridge The bridge: is being constructed more than 20 km east of Finger 8 on the lake’s north […]

What is Hate Speech?

In News Recently, the Vice-President of India spoke out against hate speech, saying it goes against the country’s culture, Constitution and ethos. What is Hate Speech? There is no international legal definition of hate speech, and the characterization of what is ‘hateful’ is controversial and disputed.  The term hate speech is understood as any kind […]

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