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Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023

In News The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. Major Highlights of the Bill  The Bill seeks to amend the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act 2005. The Bill seeks to decriminalise the offences under the Act for promoting ease of doing business and to fine-tune the operational procedures of the […]

Cybersecurity & Imports from NSO Group

In News The spyware maker Cognyte, often billed as an alternative to Pegasus, has been selling tech gear to the Signal Intelligence Directorate which comes under the Ministry of Defence. The firm in question is Cognyte Software Ltd, which faces a class action lawsuit in the U.S. from investors. About Cognyte regularly targeted journalists, dissidents, […]

Finland joins NATO

In News Finland recently joined the US-led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Finland-Russia ties & Background of the move Borders: Finland and Russia share a 1,300-km border and doubling it from the present 1,200 km, parts of NATO in northern Norway, Latvia and Estonia, and Poland and Lithuania. Treaty of Friendship, Co-operation and Mutual Assistance: […]

Birth Anniversary of Lord Mahavir

In Context The Prime Minister recalls the noble teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir on Mahavir Jayanti. The occasion is considered to be the most important one for Jains and marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. About Mahavira  Birth: In Ikshvaku dynasty of Kshatriyakund (Vaishali republic) in Bihar. Kshatriya prince of Lichchhavis (Vajji Sangha). At 42, […]

The Forest Conservation Bill – Issues & Criticisms

In Context The government introduced The Forest (Conservation), Amendment Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha to make changes to The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The proposed amendments to the Act are criticised for weakening the very purpose of the legislation. Background of the legislation The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980: Following Independence, vast swathes of forest land […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 World Bank pares FY24 growth target to 6.3% on slower consumption (Economy) Know about World Bank’s latest update on India’s growth estimates and its implications  GS 2 1 In close touch with Bhutan on security: India on Doklam issue (International) Know […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Security issues on table as PM meets Bhutan King (International Relations) Know about India -Bhutan bilateral relations, recent developments, and future outlook  GS 3 1 World Bank lowers India’s growth forecast to 6.3%  (Economy) What are the findings of the South […]

Invented Names: China’s Claim over Parts of Arunachal Pradesh

In Context Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs said it would “standardise” 11 place names in what China calls “South Tibet or Zangnan”, an area consistently controlled by India.  China’s renaming for places in Arunachal Pradesh About: China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs put out names of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh in Chinese, Tibetan and pinyin […]

SLINEX-23

In News Recently  India –Srilanka has participated in an annual bilateral maritime exercise. About The 10th edition of India Sri Lanka  annual bilateral maritime Exercise SLINEX-23 is underway  at Colombo . The Indian Navy is represented by INS Kiltan, an indigenous Kamorta class ASW corvette and INS Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel. SLINEX aims at […]

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

In News Recently, the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked a made in India  product with contamination of a highly drug-resistant bacteria. These had been allegedly traced to eyedrops under the brand name EzriCare Artificial Tears which has been manufactured by Chennai-based Global Pharma Healthcare. About Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common […]

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