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End-to-end Encryption

In News As part of a privacy effort, Apple announced that it will now provide full end-to-end encryption. More about the End-to-end encryption About: End-to-end encryption is a communication process that encrypts data being shared between two devices.  It prevents third parties like cloud service providers, internet service providers (ISPs) and cybercriminals from accessing data […]

Scheme for Providing Education to Madrasas/Minorities (SPEMM)

In News Recently, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment pulled up the Union government for the delay in approving the continuation of the Scheme for Providing Education to Madrasas/Minorities (SPEMM). About  It provides financial assistance to madrasas and minority institutes.  Ministry: It was transferred from the Ministry of Minority Affairs to the […]

Cholera

In News Recently, several countries across the world have reported a surge in cholera cases this year raising concerns about a global resurgence of the disease.  These include Kenya, Malawi, Haiti and the Philippines. Cholera About: Cholera is a bacterial disease usually spread through contaminated water. It causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Symptoms: Severe watery […]

ASEAN 5 Point Consensus

In News Recently, the Indonesian Foreign Minister said that India and other countries should “respect” and follow ASEAN’s  “five point consensus” on Myanmar rather than adopting a “different” path.  ASEAN “five point consensus” An immediate end to violence in the country;  Dialogue among all parties;  The appointment of a special envoy;  Humanitarian assistance by ASEAN; […]

Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana

In News Recently, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has revamped the existing Scheme of Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme (SCA to TSS) with Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojna for implementation during 2021-22 to 2025-26. About Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana Ministry: The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and […]

Friction between the Government and the Judiciary

In News There is always a conflict going on between the Government and the Judiciary over appointments in judiciary where the Government is supporting NJAC and judiciary supporting the collegium system.  The collegium system of making appointments to the higher judiciary has come under focus largely due to critical remarks made by the Union Law […]

The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022

In Context Recently, The Rajya Sabha passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022.  The Bill seeks to amend the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.    More about the news The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill mandates non-fossil sources of energy and establishes a domestic carbon market in India.  The bill was also amended in 2010. Key provisions […]

Women in Political Leadership Roles

Context It is necessary to get rid of inherent biases and perceptions about female effectiveness in leadership roles. History of Women in decision-making roles in India Women’s suffrage: Independent India can rightly be proud of its achievement in so far as women’s suffrage is concerned. Women were allowed to vote from 1950 onwards and so […]

Sri Aurobindo

In News The Prime Minister of India will participate in a programme commemorating Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birth anniversary. About Sri Aurobindo Born: in Calcutta on 15th August 1872 Early Life: Primary education from England – St. Paul’s School, London, and at King’s College, Cambridge.  Returned to India in 1893 and worked for the next thirteen […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3 Political parties taking shortcuts biggest enemies of the taxpayer: PM Modi (Infrastructure) What are recent infrastructure and development projects inaugurated by PM in Nagpur?   GS 2 11 ‘25% of POCSO cases are romantic relations’ (Polity and Governance) Know about the […]

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