In Context Prime Minister recently said that Central laws such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) had given an impetus to the system in a decisive fight against terrorism. More about the news PM’s push for UAPA: The Prime Minister said the police should be equipped to face not only those Naxals who hold […]
In Context The Prime Minister recently mooted the idea of “one nation, one police uniform”. More about the news Chintan Shivir & the idea of “one nation, one police uniform”: The PM addressed the first Chintan Shivir (brainstorming session) of state home ministers and top police officers. He made it clear that he is not […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Action against Jharkhand CM: Governor hints at ‘atom bomb’ (Polity and Governance) What is the Concept of ‘Office of Profit’, what constitutes Office of Profit, Also know about Constitutional provisions (Article 102 (1) and Article 191 (1)) and landmark […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1, 12 Centre mulls removal of TRAI-related provisions from Bill (Indian Polity) Know about the key features of proposed telecom policy and concerns over possible dilution of powers of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). GS 2 1 States should have […]
Context There is an urgent need to revisit the sobering lessons of the Cuban Missile crisis to end the Russia Ukraine War. Key Points Background: Russia’s short ‘special military operation’ to ‘de-Nazify and de-militarise’ Ukraine is already a nine-month-war, and likely to extend into 2023; For the present, Russia is too strong to lose and […]
Context The government has restricted use of Glyphosate and its derivatives, fearing health hazards and risk to human beings/animals. The new rules permit only pest control operators to apply glyphosate. Pest control operators are licensed to use deadly chemicals for eliminating pests like rodents. What is Glyphosate? Glyphosate is an herbicide. It is applied to […]
Context The News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has fined the Hindi TV channel News18 India for turning a news debate on hijab into a “communal issue” and not adhering to guidelines. News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority About: It is an independent body set up by the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA). […]
Context Recently, New Zealand has passed the Plain Language Bill, which requires bureaucrats to use simple, easily understood language while communicating with the public. About With the law, which banishes jargon and complicated English words, New Zealand is aiming to become a more inclusive democracy and help people who speak English as their second language, […]
Context President Droupadi Murmu presented the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President’s Bodyguard in a ceremony. About the President’s Bodyguard The President’s Bodyguard (PBG) is the oldest regiment in the Indian Army, having been raised as the Governor-General’s Bodyguard (later the Viceroy’s Bodyguard) in 1773. The regiment was raised in Banaras (Varanasi) by […]
In Context The Prime Minister will pay tribute to the unsung heroes of the Bhil tribal community, during his visit to the Mangarh Dham in Rajasthan’s Banswara district. About Mangarh Dham is known for the massacre of tribals by the British Indian Army in 1913. It is located in the district on the Gujarat-Rajasthan border, […]
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