Monthly Archives: August 2022
Digital Currency
In News Over seven per cent (7.3%) of India’s population owns digital currency, according to the UNCTAD. More In News The use of cryptocurrency rose globally at an unprecedented rate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ukraine topped the list with 12.7 per cent, followed by Russia (11.9 percent), Venezuela (10.3 percent), Singapore (9.4 per cent), Kenya […]
Aurobindo Ghose
Context 150th birth anniversary of Aurobindo Ghose will be observed on 15th August. About Aurobindo Ghose Popularly known as yogi Rishi Aurobindo. a revolutionary, nationalist, poet, educationist and philosopher. Birth: August 15, 1872. At the age of seven he was taken to England for education. Contributions: He became a state service officer on his return […]
Euthanasia
In Context Recently, Bengaluru woman goes to Delhi HC to stop friend’s euthanasia trip to Europe. About According to a petition filed before the court, the man has been suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome since 2014 and is allegedly planning to travel to Switzerland for a physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia — an option not available […]
Why is drought looming over Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand?
In Context In recent days, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh are experiencing the worst monsoon season of the century. More about the news Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand have never experienced such poor monsoon rainfall in the last 122 years. Jharkhand: Between June and August, the rainfall recorded over Jharkhand was 371.9mm against a normal of 627.6mm, […]
‘NAMASTE’ Project
In News Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is preparing to undertake a nationwide survey to enumerate all people engaged in hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks, an activity that has led to at least 351 deaths since 2017. Manual Scavenging & Sanitation workers Manual scavenging: It is one of the most […]
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022
In Context The recently passed Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act 2022 has come into force It repeals the existing Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920. Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act About: The Act replaces the similar colonial-era Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920. The new law allows investigators to collect certain identifiable information of convicts and other persons for […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 China blocks India, US bid to list Jaish dy chief as ‘global terrorist’ (International Relations ) Know about the china’s recent move to block a proposal by India and the US at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to designate […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 China foils bid to designate Lashkar deputy chief a terrorist (International Relations) What is UN Security Council Resolution 1267? Know about China’s step to block an India-U.S. listing proposal at the UNSC and repercussions . GS 2 1 Dhankhar sworn […]
India’s G20 Presidency & Roadmap
In News Recently, there has been a concern that the agenda, themes and focus areas that India will set for 2023, lack vision. India will hold the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. India’s Plan According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India will strengthen international support for priorities of vital […]
