Monthly Archives: August 2022
Development (Enterprise and Services) Hub Bill, 2022
In News The existing Special Economic Zone (SEZ) law in India is all set to be replaced with a new law as per the Budget 2022-23 speech of the Finance Minister. The revamped law for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is also known as Development (Enterprise and Services) Hub (DESH) Bill, 2022. Special Economic Zone It […]
Hate Speech & Blasphemy
In News There isn’t formal legislation against blasphemy. The closest equivalent to a blasphemy law is the section in IPC relating to Hate speech. More about blasphemy Meaning: It is an insult that shows contempt, disrespect or lack of reverence concerning a deity, an object considered sacred or something considered inviolable. Legal Provisions relating to […]
National Anti-Doping Bill
In News Recently, Parliament passed the National Anti-Doping Bill. What do you mean by Doping? Meaning: The term “doping” refers to the use of prohibited medications, drugs, or treatments by athletes with the intention of improving athletic performance. Regulation: In 1967 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned doping, and in 1999 the IOC led the […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Supreme Court collegium meets on next CJI, new postings (Indian Polity) What is the Collegium System? Its evolution, Constitutional Provisions, criticisms etc. GS 3 8 Tax, prices of many essentials were higher before GST: Nirmala Sitharaman […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1,8 Pelosi lands in Taiwan, China slams U.S. An avoidable crisis (International Relations) Know broadly about US-China relations, Taiwan issue, what is One China Policy? India’s position on the issue. Possible consequences of Pelosi’s visit to China and its repercussions on […]
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
In Context The “regular monitoring” is done by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to assess damage to its monuments by any atmospheric agents and natural causes. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) It is a premier organisation under the Ministry of Culture, for the archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. […]
Hellfire R9X Missile
In News Recently, the US military used its ‘secret weapon’ — the Hellfire R9X missile – to kill Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul. About Hellfire R9X missile It is a variant of the original Hellfire missile family. Better known in military circles as the AGM-114 R9X Developed by: Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman […]
African Swine Fever
In News Recently, African Swine Fever has been confirmed for the first time, at a private pig farm in Kerala, after more than 15 pigs on the farm had died due to the disease in the last ten days. About African Swine Fever (ASF) Cause: Large DNA virus of the Asfarviridae family. Only virus with […]
Pingali Venkayya
In News Recently, the Ministry of Culture organized ‘Tiranga Utsav’ to celebrate Pingali Venkayya’s 146th Birth Anniversary. About Pingali Venkayya Birth: He was born in a Telugu Brahmin family at Bhatlapenumarru, near Machilipatnam, in what is now the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Designer of India’s National Flag: Pingali Venkayya, a freedom fighter and the […]
Editorial Analysis
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
- Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill
- Why Does India’s GDP Measurement Requires a Reset?
- Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis: A Growing Public Health Concern
- The Road to Universal Health Coverage in India
