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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 2 Celebrating 3 years of UT Ladakh (Polity & Governance) Go through the key initiatives taken after the abrogation of Article 370, significance of Ladakh, Go through the map of JK and also get to know about the boundary disputes b/w India-China […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1, 14  Demand grows, but DNA tests fall under a grey area (Indian Polity)  Know about the significance of DNA tests as evidence in criminal cases. Know about the legality & criticisms around it. GS 3 1, 2 Share of stubble burning […]

Recurring controversy about Governor’s role in state

In News Kerala Governor and the State government have major differences over multiple issues.  About  The role, powers, and discretion of the Governor’s Office in multiple States have been the subject of constitutional, political, and legal debate for decades. Recent Controversy  The latest controversy has arisen after the Kerala Governor sought the resignation of several […]

First amendment to Constitution

In News The Supreme Court agreed to examine a PIL challenging changes made to the right to freedom of speech and expression by the first amendment to the Constitution in 1951, with the petitioner contending that the amendment damages the basic structure doctrine. About  Amendment It was passed under India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru […]

OneWeb Satellites

In News  The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has successfully conducted an acceptance hottest of the CE-20 engine that will be used to launch the next batch of 36 OneWeb satellites into Low Earth Orbit About OneWeb It is a global communications network, powered from space, enabling connectivity for governments, businesses, and communities.  OneWeb has teamed […]

Kalanamak Rice

Context Indian Agriculture Research Institute has successfully tested two new dwarf varieties — Pusa Narendra Kalanamak 1638 and Pusa Narendra Kalanamak 1652 — in Uttar Pradesh that give double the yield. The breeding programme is done by bringing the dwarfing genes from the rice variety Bindli Mutant 68, and also the gene of Pusa Basmati […]

Curcumin Compound to Treat Infection in Cattles

Context In a major breakthrough in creating immunity in cattle against infectious diseases including mastitis, researchers have successfully validated the immunomodulation ability of a natural phytochemical compound with curcumin as the active ingredient. Mastitis is an infectious disease condition resulting in an inflammatory reaction in the mammary gland of the cow. What is Curcumin? It […]

Miya Museum

In News  Local authorities in Assam sealed a Miya Museum two days after it was inaugurated by an organisation representing migrant Muslims. Rationale behind the move  The action was taken as a house allotted under the Prime Minister’s Awas Yojana-Gramin scheme was converted into a museum in violation of the rules. The genesis of the […]

DNA Testing & Surrounding Legislations in India

In Context Recently, the Supreme Court has voiced concerns over the increasing use of DNA testing to prove a case. More about the news Issue: More and more complainants are seeking DNA tests –  such requests are increasing by around 20% each year.  DNA Forensics Laboratory Private Limited says it tests around 300-400 samples each […]

Doctrine of Pleasure

In News Kerala Governor and the State government have major differences over multiple issues.  About Controversy The latest controversy arose after the Governor sought the resignation of several vice-chancellors following a Supreme Court judgement setting aside the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor of a technology university.  As a fallout of comments made by the State’s Finance […]