Monthly Archives: November 2022
India-ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting
In News The maiden India-ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting was recently held at Siem Reap in Cambodia to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of India-ASEAN relations. More about the meet India’s proposals: The Defence Minister of India made two proposals for expanding the scope and the depth of the India-ASEAN (Association of SouthEast Asian Nations) defence relations. […]
Appointment of Election commissioners
In News Recently, the Supreme Court mooted the idea of including the Chief Justice of India in the appointment committee of CEC to ensure “neutrality”. More about the news The petition: On appointment: The Bench is examining a series of petitions seeking functional independence for Election Commissioners. They have sought an “independent, neutral mechanism” for […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 3 In 30 months, RBI fines Rs 73 cr in 48 cases, but no details on bank violations Narmada waters creating ripples in arid kutch despite hiccups (Economy) What are key features and objectives of Reserve Bank of India (Frauds classification […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 3 Olive Ridley turtle sighted off Odisha coast (Environment) Learn facts related to Olive Ridley turtle GS 1 3 Assam hero remembered (History) Know about Lachit Barphukan GS 3 5 ISRO to attempt 200th successful launch of RH-200 […]
Concerns with India’s new Personal Data Protection Bill
In News The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 (DPDP Bill, 2022) has now been made open for public comment. About DPDP Bill, 2022 It applies to all processing of personal data that is carried out digitally. This would include both personal data collected online and personal data collected offline but is digitised for processing. […]
Hwasong-17
In News Recently, North Korea test fired its massive new Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). About Hwasong-17 The Hwasong-17 is nuclear-armed North Korea’s biggest missile yet, and is the largest road-mobile, liquid-fuelled ICBM in the world. Its diameter is estimated to be between 2.4 and 2.5 metres. It is launched directly from a transporter, erector, […]
Geoheritage value of Ram Setu
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) gave the Centre four weeks’ time to file a response clarifying its stand on a plea seeking national heritage status for the ‘Ram Setu’. About Ram Setu Linear coral ridge also called Adam’s Bridge. Separates the shallow sea consisting of the Gulf of Mannar in the south and […]
Olive Ridley Turtles
In News A large number of Olive Ridley turtles have started arriving for mating at the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Odisha. About Olive Ridley turtles Scientific name: Lepidochelys olivacea; also known as the Pacific ridley sea turtle. Location: Found in warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans. Features: One of the smallest sea-turtles on the earth. Olive green colour of their […]
Gandhi Mandela Award
In News The 14th Dalai Lama was recently conferred the Gandhi Mandela Award 2022 at Thekchen Choeling in Dharamshala’s McleodGanj by Himachal Pradesh Governor. He has been conferred with the peace prize for the qualities of non-violence and compassion and he has been called a “universal ambassador of peace”. What is the Gandhi Mandela Award? […]
