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Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022
In News Recently, the President has given assent to the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022. Major Provisions of the Bill About: It empowers police to obtain physical and biological samples of convicts and those accused of crimes. The authority to collect such information, defined as ‘measurements’ of prisoners, is given to investigating officers, namely prison […]
Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022
In News President has given a nod to Bill that unifies three Delhi MCDs under Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022. About the Bill Merging 3 MCD’s: With the passage of the three existing civic bodies, the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC), the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), and the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Growing concern as wholesale inflation up to 14.55%, pressure on retail prices (Economy) Why are prices of crude oil and other commodities rising?issues linked to them and what needs to be done in this context ? GS 1 1 PM’s Red […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Wholesale price inflation climbs to 14.55% in March (Economy) What is the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)? And recent data associated with it . GS 3 4 Rajasthan becomes first State to get L-root server (Science and Technology ) Know […]
L-root Server
In News Rajasthan has become the first State in the country to get the L-root server. About L-root Server The new server has been installed at the Bhamashah State Data Centre in association with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). It will enable the State government to provide its flagship digital services […]
World Heritage Day
In News World Heritage Day is observed every year on 18 April. About World Heritage Day In 1982, The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) proposed that April 18 should be observed as the World Heritage Day. Later, the date was approved by UNSECO at the 22nd General Conference in 1983. It is an […]
World Haemophilia Day
In News World Haemophilia Day is marked on 17 April annually, and is dedicated to raising awareness about haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders. About World Haemophilia Day The World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH) was established in 1963 to enhance treatment and care for all haemophilia patients. The WFH began observing World Haemophilia Day in […]
Kodava Takke Language
In News A book of poems by a veteran Kodagu poet has brought the spotlight on Kodava Takke, an endangered language. About Kodava Takke A language in the Dravidian group The original language of the Kodagu district in Southern Karnataka UNESCO has classified the language as an Endangered Language. It has no separate script and […]
Declining Nitrogen Levels
In News According to a new Report, Nitrogen levels are on a decline in the ‘nitrogen-rich world’ and plants and animals may face consequences. Key Findings Imbalance in Availability: An imbalance in nitrogen availability has been reported across the globe, with some places having an excess and others a shortage of the element. Shrinking Locations: […]