Monthly Archives: March 2023
Moray Eel
In News Researchers have discovered a new species of Moray Eel off the Cuddalore coast. About Moray eels, or Muraenidae are a family of eels found worldwide They have small Eyes and they rely mostly on their highly developed sense of smell, lying in wait to ambush prey.Their body is generally patterned. Moray Eels occur […]
Maharashtra & Climate Change
In News Recently released Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) ‘s Synthesis report paints a dull picture for Maharashtra. About The Synthesis Report integrates the main findings of the Sixth Assessment Report based on contributions from the three Working Groups, and the three Special Reports. The report highlights that Maharashtra will be one of the […]
National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP)
In News The Union Government has launched the National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP) for the prevention and control of Rabies. About The Strategies of the National Rabies Control Program are as follows: provision of rabies vaccine & rabies immunoglobulin through national free drug initiatives training on appropriate animal bite management, prevention and control of rabies, […]
Ethical Guidelines for AI in Healthcare
In News The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released the country’s first Ethical Guidelines for Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Biomedical Research and Healthcare. What is Artificial intelligence(AI)? Artificial intelligence(AI) is defined as a system’s ability to correctly interpret external data and to use those learnings to achieve specific goals and tasks […]
Biotransformation Technology
In News About Biotransformation Technology How it works Applications Usage in India Other initiatives of India Other alternatives to reducing plastic waste Do you Know ? As per 2022 data, India is generating around 3.5 billion kgs of plastic waste annually and the per capita plastic waste generation has also doubled in the past five […]
Mega Textile Parks
In News Recently the government announced seven mega textile parks under the scheme PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA). More about the PM MITRA Scheme Key highlights: The seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks will be set up at Greenfield or Brownfield sites located in different states. It […]
Section 144 CrPC, 1973
In News Recently, A report titled ‘The Use and Misuse of Section 144 CrPC’ was released in presence of Former CJI U.U Lalit. About Section 144 is a colonial era law with the aim of preventing obstruction, annoyance to the general public and to maintain peace and tranquillity in the area. It gives power to […]
Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act (AFSPA)
In News The Union government has extended the Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act (AFSPA) in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. At the same time, the AFSPA has been removed from several areas in Northeast India. About In Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Northeast India, the AFSPA is a contentious and unpopular law as it allows security […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3& 15 Rahul disqualified as MP, says fighting for voice of India, ready to pay any price Rahul’s disqualification &after (Polity and Governance) What’s the law on disqualification? How does an MP’s disqualification happen?What are Article 102 of the Constitution and Section […]
