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Psychedelic Substances

In News Psychedelic drugs are emerging in research as promising ways to treat treatment-resistant depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. What are Psychedelics ? Psychedelics are a group of drugs that alter perception, mood, and thought-processing while a person is still clearly conscious. Usually, the person’s insight also remains unimpaired.  They are non-addictive, non-toxic and compared […]

‘Laundromat’ Countries

In News  A report by Finland based group cited that India is leader of five countries named as the “Laundromat” countries. More about News European Countries that imposed crude oil sanctions on Russia oil are using India, others as ‘laundromats’ for refined products. The report accused Indian sellers and European buyers of possibly “circumventing sanctions” […]

China’s Anti-Espionage Law

In News  Recently, China’s legislature approved sweeping amendments to China’s anti-espionage law, broadening the scope of what may be defined as activities related to spying and national security.  China’s anti-espionage law The recent amendments are to China’s 2014 anti-espionage law.  Article 1 of the law says the idea behind the legislation is “to prevent, stop […]

Action plan to reduce Air Pollution

In News Delhi Chief Minister announced a 14-point action plan to reduce air pollution during the summer months with a focus on controlling dust pollution. Major Highlights  The Delhi government will conduct a real-time apportionment study of 13 identified hotspots to find sources of pollution and solutions to curb them. People will have to register […]

Meitei Community

In News The Meitei community in Manipur has intended to file contempt proceedings against the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) of the Manipur Legislative Assembly. About the Issue The Meitei community has been seeking the Scheduled Tribe status for decades. Recently, the Manipur High Court ordered the State government to recommend the inclusion of the Meitei […]

Article 142 of the Constitution

In News A five-judge or constitution bench of the Supreme Court held that a court can directly grant divorce under Article 142 of the Constitution. More about the News The Court mentioned that in cases where the marriage has irretrievably broken down, without referring the parties to a family court first, where they must wait […]

Supreme Court ruling on Consensual Divorce

In News Recently, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court ruled that it can exercise its plenary power to do “complete justice” under Article 142(1) of the Constitution to dissolve a marriage. More about the news The Supreme Court Bench ruled that it can exercise its plenary power to do “complete justice” under Article 142(1) […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 4 At Delhi govt -MCD school first mega PTM ,focus on Mission Buniyad summer camp  (Welfare Schemes) Know about Mission Buniyad  and its objectives   GS 3 5 Govt revises nutritional standards in its food safety schemes for kids (Food Security) Know about […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 1   4 Copper plates bring into focus Shilabhattarika  and her poetry  (History) Learn facts related to Shilabhattarika  GS 3 6 India, its SDG pledge goal, and the strategy to apply  (Growth and Development) What are  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ? Know about […]

Daily Current Affairs – 01-05-2023

Thrissur Pooram Syllabus: GS1/Art & Culture In News Kerala is going to celebrate a 36 hours long festival which is known as Thrissur Pooram. More about the festival Thrissur Pooram About: Thrissur Pooram is celebrated in the Malayalam month of Medam (April-May). This festival is considered the “mother of all poorams”. It is held in […]

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