Yearly Archives: 2022
Parliamentary Oversight over International Treaties
In Context Recently, the question arose whether Parliament should exercise some control over the executive’s power to sign international treaties. Parliament’s power to legislate on treaties In the Constitution, entry 14 of the Union list contains the following item — “entering into treaties and agreements with foreign countries and implementing treaties, agreements and conventions with […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Modi, Biden will discuss war in Ukraine and food security at Quad meeting Navy info hub could play key role in Quad push to check China overfishing (International Relations ) What is the agenda of the upcoming Quad Leaders’ […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Centre bearing full duty cut burden: FM (Economy) What is rationale behind the government’s recent decision to announce excise duty cut of Rs 8 per litre on petrol and Rs 6 a litre on diesel,implications of the move ,Know […]
BioRRAP Portal
In News Recently, the Union Minister launched a Single National Portal for Biotech researchers and Start-Ups. About the portal Developed by: The Department of Biotechnology has developed Biological Research Regulatory Approval Portal (BioRRAP). Aim: The Portal BioRRAP will cater to all those seeking regulatory approval required for biological research and development activity in the country. […]
Wild Poliovirus
In News Mozambique has confirmed the first wild poliovirus Type 1 case in 30 years. In August 2020, Africa was declared free of indigenous wild polio after eliminating all forms of wild polio from the region. Wild Poliovirus About: Polio is a highly infectious disease, caused by the virus which multiplies in the intestine, from […]
Shree Swaminarayan Temple
In News The President of India addressed a Yuva Shivir being organised by Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Kundaldham. Kundal Swaminarayan Temple Location: Shree Swaminarayan temple at small village Kundal of Barvala taluka of Bodata district Gujarat is also known as Kundaldham and dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. Significance of this temple: This temple has set an ideal […]
IFC-IOR to Check China Overfishing
In News The Quad (Australia, India, Japan and the United States) is planning to unveil a maritime surveillance initiative to protect exclusive economic zones in the Indo-Pacific against environmental damage. About The initiative is to deter China from illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUUF) in the Indo-Pacific region. The Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chips
In News Recently, Nvidia’s rival Intel launched new Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips to provide customers with deep learning compute choices for training and inferencing in data centres. AI Chips AI chips are built with specific architecture and have integrated AI acceleration to support deep learning-based applications. AI chips help turn data into information and then […]
Criticisms of Biological Diversity Bill
In News Provisions in the recently brought Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 are being criticised for various reasons. The bill seeks to amend the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. About the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 The amended Bill was drafted in response to complaints by traditional Indian medicine practitioners, the seed sector, and industry and […]
Editorial Analysis
- India’s Clean Energy Transition’s Biggest Potential Lies in Agriculture
- India Needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
- Unlocking the Potential of India–Africa Strategic Ties
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
- Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill
