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I2U2 Grouping

In News Recently, India and the UAE held talks on food security cooperation under the I2U2. About I2U2 I2U2 stands for: India Israel UAE USA It is also referred to as the ‘West Asian Quad’. Aim of I2U2 grouping: Its stated aim is to discuss common areas of mutual interest, to strengthen the economic partnership […]

Assam-Meghalaya Border Dispute

In News The killing of six people in Assam police firing comes ahead of the second phase of talks between the two states to resolve their boundary dispute, and there are concerns its shadow will loom large over the negotiations. Background  Colonial Era: During the British rule, undivided Assam included present-day Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya […]

Autonomy of Election Commission of India (ECI)

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) held that, “Election Commissioner shouldn’t be a ‘yes-man’”. Supreme Court’s Stand Present:  The court gave the government 24 hours to produce the file of appointment of former IAS officer Arun Goel as Election Commissioner. The court asked the government how it had appointed Mr. Goel as Election Commissioner […]

Nyingma Sect

In News Recently, the Nyingma sect has identified a boy from Spiti in Himachal Pradesh as the reincarnation of the late Taklung Setrung Rinpoche, a scholar known for his knowledge of Tibetan Tantric school. Nyingma  Sect About: The Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism is the oldest amongst the four schools and the second largest after […]

Fixing India’s Malnutrition Problem

In Context Experts have suggested several approaches to address the problem of chronic malnutrition. Malnutrition About: It refers to deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients.  It is a chronic problem and a longstanding challenge for the public administration of India. The term malnutrition addresses 3 broad groups of conditions: […]

Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act

In News Recently, the Union Government has proposed to introduce 61 amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act 1960. More about the news About: The draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, (Amendment) Bill-2022 has been prepared by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.  Key provisions of the draft: Imprisonment for […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Need CEC who can’t be bulldozed, Seshan happens once in a while: SC (Polity and Governance) Know about Chief Election Commissioners (CECs), Constitutional Provisions, Tenure, Powers and Functions   GS 2 2 India, ASEAN must work together for maritime security in […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   The India-Australia trade pact set  to open up opportunities: Goyal (International Relations) What are the key highlights of the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)  between India-Australia? And its significance  GS 2 1 SC calls out Centre over short […]

China, India population growth: Implications

In News  Recently,the United Nations said that the global population had reached 8 billion About  2022 and 2023 will see two landmark demographic events.  In 2022, China will for the first time register an absolute decline in its population.  in 2023, India’s population, projected by the United Nations to reach 1,428.63 million, will surpass China’s […]

Sukhatal Lake

In News The Uttarakhand High Court recently directed the State to stop all construction activities on the lake bed and posted the matter for further hearing.  About Sukhatal Lake It is a freshwater lake located in Nainital. The lake is surrounded by dense pine and oak forests. These verdant forests are the home to a […]

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