In News Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) constituted a high-powered committee for the Union Territory of Ladakh chaired by the Minister of State for Home Affairs. Key Points Need of the Committee: Civil society groups in Ladakh have been demanding protection of land, resources and employment for the past three years after the […]
In News A five-member Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court (SC) is going to announce its verdict on a batch of petitions seeking to strike down a 2017 Tamil Nadu law that protects Jallikattu. Key Points Background, Objective & Origin of Petition: A massive agitation erupted in 2017, demanding that the Central and State governments […]
In News India has demonstrated its digital prowess by building digital public goods (DPG) — the digital identity system Aadhaar, the DPGs built on top of Aadhaar, and the Unified Payments Interface. Aadhaar has become central to India’s public service delivery architecture, and UPI has transformed how payments are made. About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 3 Rajnath in Arunachal: Indian Army can face any challenge on border (Infrastructure) Know about recently inaugurated infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and their significance GS 2 3 No additional curbs on free speech by ministers:SC (Polity […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 GS 2 GS 1/2 1 1 6 We do not believe in war, but will fight if forced to: Rajnath (infrastructure ) No need for extra curbs on free speech of Ministers: SC (Polity and […]
In Context Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India will deliver its verdict on the validity of Tamil Nadu’s law permitting the practice of jallikattu in the State soon. Jallikattu Meaning: The term ‘jallikattu,’ comes from Tamil terms ‘salli kaasu’ which means coins, and kattu which means package tied to the horns of bulls […]
In News The Prime Minister of India addressed the 108th Indian Science Congress (ISC). The focal theme of this year’s ISC is “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment” which will witness discussions on issues of sustainable development, women empowerment, and the role of science & technology in achieving this. About Indian Science […]
In News An unexploded artillery shell was found near the official residence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh. What is an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)? A military ammunition or explosive device that remains unexploded even after it has been primed and fired is known as Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) in military parlance. Such UXO can […]
Context The S&P Global India Manufacturing PMI surged to 57.8 in December 2022 from 55.7 in the prior month of November, pointing to the highest reading since October 2020. About Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) The PMI data is released at the beginning of every month. PMI or a Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is an indicator […]
Context The Reserve Bank of India said that the State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank continue to be identified as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs). The RBI announced SBI and ICICI Bank as D-SIBs in 2015 and 2016 while HDFC Bank was added to the list as on March 31, 2017. What […]
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