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In News Recently, a study suggests that attacks on humans in Indonesia by Tomistoma may be increasing due to increasing intrusion in their habitat. The tomistoma (Tomistoma schlegelii) is a shy and reclusive species that typically retreats from areas with a high degree of human activity. About Tomistoma Native: The tomistoma is a large, slender-snouted […]

Article 192 (2) of the Constitution

In News Recently, the Election Commission (EC) has turned down Jharkhand Chief Minister’s request to disclose its opinion shared with the state Governor in the disqualification matter against him. About Article 192 (2) Any communication between the EC and a Governor is “privileged” under Article 192 (2) of the Constitution and revealing it before an […]

Popular Front of India

In News Recently, as many as 100 people linked to the Popular Front of India have been arrested following searches by the National Investigation Agency in connection with anti-terror activities. What is the Popular Front of India? The PFI was created in 2007 through the merger of three Muslim organisations in southern India: The National […]

International Day of Sign Languages

In News International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) is celebrated annually across the world on 23 September. The Theme of the year 2022 is “Sign Language Unite Us.” International Day of Sign Languages About: In 2017, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed September 23 as the official day to celebrate the International Day of Sign […]

Dvorak Technique

In News The American meteorologist Vernon Dvorak passed away at the age of 100. He was best credited for developing the Dvorak (read as Do-rak) technique in the early 1970s. Dvorak Technique About: A statistical method for estimating the intensity of tropical cyclones (TCs) (hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons) from interpretation of satellite imagery. It uses […]

MoU to Tackle Plastic Pollution

In News Recently, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to tackle the issue of plastic pollution. Key Points Clean water Goal: This MoU will help achieve the universal goal of clean water bodies through ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’ and ‘Tide Turners Plastic Challenge programme’. Aim: […]

Fly Ash

In News Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) made an urgent need to augment the utilisation and disposal of fly ash in Chhattisgarh. About The situation in Chhattisgarh is even more critical because Korba is the hub of coal thermal power plants containing 15 state, central and private-owned electricity generating plants. What is Fly Ash? […]

Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Conflict

In News Recently, nearly 100 people have been killed and scores injured in violent border clashes between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. More about the news Image Courtesy: aa About: A ceasefire, brokered by Russia, was recently agreed upon after the clashes. The two landlocked countries share a 1,000-km long border, a large part of which is […]

Live Streaming of Supreme Court Proceedings

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) in a full court decided to live stream its proceedings in crucial Constitution Bench cases. Key Points Background: The decision comes nearly four years after a plea was made in the interest of transparency. The first steps towards the decision were taken in 2018. A three-judge Bench […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 GS 3 3 3 Supreme Court flags: TV channels chief medium of hate speech, may lay down guidelines Draft Bill moves to regulate Internet-based, OTT telecom services (Economy) What is Hate Speech?provisions regarding Hate Speech,Attempts to Define Hate […]

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