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AROMA mission

In Context Recently a key decision was taken to commence Purple Revolution in Ramban District by encouraging ‘Lavender Cultivation under the CSIR-IIIM’s Aroma Mission through Ministry of Science and Technology on the lines of Doda and Reasi districts.  What is Purple Revolution? The Purple or Lavender Revolution was launched by the Union Ministry of Science […]

SEBI’s move for separation of the post of chairman and managing director

In News Recently, SEBI made separation of the post of chairman and managing director (CMD) voluntary for better corporate governance. Rationale behind the move SEBI attributed the rationale behind the latest decision to “unsatisfactory level of compliance achieved so far” with respect to this corporate governance reform and continued representation from industry bodies and corporates […]

Summoning of assembly

In News The West Bengal Governor returned the recommendation of the Chief Minister to summon the State Assembly. Who can summon a session of the Assembly? There are two provisions in the Constitution that deal with a governor’s power to summon, prorogue and dissolve an assembly. Article 174 of the Constitution: The Governor shall from […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 SC rap, UP withdraws recovery notices over CAA protest damage   (Polity and Governance) Know about Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), their objectives, associated Concerns with CAA and what lies ahead?   GS 2 8& 17   8 India, UAE ink comprehensive […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Return assets seized after protests against CAA, SC tells U.P. govt (Polity and Governance) What are the key provisions of  Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA)? their objectives, associated Concerns with CAA and what lies ahead?   GS 2 1 India, […]

Army’s bent-toed gecko

In News  A team of herpetologists have recorded a new species of bent-toed gecko from a wooded part of the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya. About Army’s bent-toed gecko Its scientific name is Crytodactylus exercitus and its English name is the Indian Army’s bent-toed gecko. Exercitus in Latin means army. The name was given to […]

Tarapur Massacre

In News  Recently , the Chief Minister of Bihar announced that 15 February would be commemorated as “Shahid Diwas” in memory of the 34 freedom fighters who were killed by police in Tarapur town (now subdivision) of Bihar’s Munger district 90 years ago.  According to him, The freedom fighters had never got their due even […]

Synthetic Biology

In Context  A draft foresight paper on synthetic biology released by the Department of Biotechnology. Major Points  The document looks at the global policies and protocols that have to be kept in mind while developing such a policy. It also attempts to define synthetic biology and how intellectual property rights will be applicable to resulting […]

India- UAE Virtual Summit

In News Recently, a virtual summit was held Between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Major Highlights of Summit India-UAE CEPA trade deal: The new strategic economic agreement will increase bilateral trade in goods to $100 billion in five years (2022-27) of the signed agreement and increase trade in services to $15 billion. The […]

Criminal Justice System

In News The Centre approved the implementation of Phase II of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) project by the Ministry of Home Affairs at a total cost of Rs 3,375 crore during the period from 2022-23 to 2025-26. About The project will be implemented as a central sector scheme. ICJS is a national platform […]

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