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Surrogacy in India

In News The recent announcement by Tamil film director Vignesh and his wife, actor Nayanthara, that they had become parents to twin boys is building up into a controversy, with speculations that the couple opted for surrogacy. What is Surrogacy? Meaning Surrogacy is defined as a practice wherein one woman bears and gives birth to […]

Indian Cough Syrup & Deaths in Gambia

In News Recently, the Haryana state government decided to “completely stop” the production of medicines that caused deaths in Gambia. More about the news WHO Alert: WHO has issued a medical product alert for four contaminated medicines identified in The Gambia.  The four medicines are cough and cold syrups produced in India. Issue: These medicines […]

RTI: Pendency of Cases

Context  The transparency regime set up by the Right to Information (RTI) Act has nearly 3.15 lakh pending complaints or appeals with 26 information commissions across India. RTI Pendency in India Pendency and delays:  As per the data obtained from several information commissions (ICs), the backlog of appeals or complaints with them is steadily increasing […]

Mahakal Lok Corridor

In News Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Mahakal Lok corridor built at the Mahakaleshwar temple. More about the news The Mahakaleshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and houses one of the 12 Jyotirlingas (representation of Lord Shiva) in India. The Mahakal Lok corridor project: The Mahakaleshwar Temple Corridor Development Project will provide better […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   5 SC Collegium closes move to fill vacancies ,says 2 judges objected  (Polity and Governance) Know about Collegium System in India,Procedure of appointment of judges ,Criticism and what lies ahead    GS 2 13 Pakistan -US :The Bajwa reset  (International Relations) […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 SC Collegium resolves not to deliberate on appointments (Polity and Governance) What is the Collegium System?Constitutional Provisions Backing it,Role of Government in Judicial Appointment and way ahead . GS 1 4 BJP to beam live opening of Mahakal corridor in M.P […]

Decentralisation in India

In News  Recently ,Issues related to decentralisation in India have been highlighted . About decentralisation in India  A major step towards decentralisation was taken in 1992 and the Constitution was amended to make the third-tier of democracy more powerful and effective. The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 has added a new part IX. The Amendment […]

Foreign Direct Product Rule (FDPR)

In News Recently, the US Commerce Department is tightening export controls to limit China’s ability to get advanced computing chips, develop and maintain supercomputers, and make advanced semiconductors. About The foreign direct product rule (FDPR) Background: It was first introduced in 1959 to control trading of US technologies. Objective: It essentially says that if a […]

Universal Postal Union (UPU)

In News World Post Day is annually observed across the globe on 9th October to mark the establishment of the Universal Postal Union(UPU). The theme of World Post Day 2022 is “Post for the Planet”. About Universal Postal Union (UPU) Established in 1874, the second oldest international organization worldwide. Headquarters: the Swiss capital Berne  Functions: […]

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Context International Finance Corp has launched the Global Food Security Platform to support the private sector for sustainable production and delivery of food stocks to countries affected by food instability. This 6 billion USD financing facility will help boost the flow of food supplies and other important commodities like fertilizers to vulnerable communities. International Finance […]

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