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Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme

In News The Union Government has stopped pre-matric scholarships for students from classes 1 to 8 belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Communities (OBC), and minority communities from the academic year 2022-23. The rationale behind the move  The government explained that these students are covered under the Right to Education (RTE) […]

Fujiwhara Effect

In News Recently, two cyclones, namely super typhoon Hinnamnor & tropical storm Gardo started hovering around the central line between them, showcasing the Fujiwhara Effect.  About the Fujiwhara Effect Definition: The Fujiwhara Effect is any interaction between tropical storms formed around the same time in the same ocean region with their centers or eyes at […]

Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Policy Framework

In News NITI Aayog has recently released a study report on Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Policy Framework and its Deployment Mechanism in India. About the Framework The report explores the importance of Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage as an emission reduction strategy.  The report outlines broad level policy interventions needed across various sectors […]

The State of the Climate in Asia 2021

In News Recently the State of the Climate in Asia 2021 report was published by the World Meteorological Organization and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Report highlights On Asia: Natural Disasters: Floods and storms accounted for 80 percent of the natural disasters that struck Asia in 2021.  Flooding: […]

Perennial Rice (PR23)

Context Recently, researchers at the Yunnan University (China) have developed a variety of perennial rice named PR23 by crossbreeding regular annual rice Oryza sativa with a wild perennial variety from Africa.  In 2021, the variety was grown by more than 44,000 farmers in southern China.   Background Rice is a staple crop that feeds an estimated […]

India’s Vision For Indo-Pacific

In News Recently, the Defence Minister of India stated that India has emerged as a regional power and net security provider in the Indo-Pacific. Key Points India’s capacity to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to its citizens as well as regional partners has grown in recent years. India has strengthened multilateral partnerships through engagement […]

Doubling the court strength & pendency of cases

In Context The Supreme Court recently said that increasing the number of judges will not reduce the problem of the pendency of cases. More about the news About the Public Interest Litigation (PIL): According to the PIL, “doubling” the number of judges in the High Courts and the district judiciary was a rather “simplistic” solution […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 5 Pre-matric scholarship for minority students: Class 1-8 out, only Class 9-10 (Welfare Scheme) Know about Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme, its objectives and recent developments  GS 2 5 Standoff: Govt returns 19 names that Collegium sent, Supreme Court had reiterated 10 (Judiciary ) […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1 Doubling court strength won’t end pendency: SC (Judiciary) What are issues associated with Indian judicial system ?and ways to handle them GS 3 1 Betting for exotic meat, gambling dens in Manipur descend further into illegality (Environment) Lean facts related […]

Way to legalise Same-Sex Marriage

In News  A Supreme Court Bench issued notices to the Centre and the Attorney General of India, seeking their response to two petitions filed by gay couples to allow solemnisation of same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act, (SMA) 1954. Arguments of Petitioners  The SMA provides a civil form of marriage for couples who cannot […]