In News The Attorney General gave consent to a plea to initiate contempt proceedings against Yati Narsingh Anand, under arrest in the Haridwar hate speech case, over his derogatory remarks against the Constitution and the Supreme Court. About Article 129 of the Constitution: gives the Supreme Court the power to initiate contempt cases on its […]
In News Recently, the government decided to install a grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate. The move aims to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. About The statue, made of granite, shall be a fitting tribute to the immense contribution of Netaji in […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 SC: quota not adds with merit, ensures substantive equality (Governance ) What is the Constitutional validity of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the All India Quota for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate and postgraduate medical […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 SC upholds OBC quota in NEET (Polity and Governance ) Know about the recent step of The Supreme Court to uphold the constitutional validity of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates in the All India Quota seats […]
In News Pumas, found throughout the Americas, maintain relationships with an astounding 485 living species and play a critical role in holding ecosystems together throughout the Western Hemisphere, according to a new study. About Also known as cougars, mountain lions, panthers, and catamounts: span 28 countries in the Americas, but the species is considered to […]
In Context The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame at the India Gate in the national capital will be merged with the flame at the National War Memorial in a ceremony About National War Memorial: It was inaugurated in February 2019 by the Prime Minister of India and built over a 40-acre area close to India Gate. […]
In News Recently, India successfully tested a new variant of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the integrated test range at Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. More in News Earlier this month, an extended range ship to ship variant was flight-tested from indigenous guided stealth missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam. BrahMos was in the news […]
In News 20th January marks the death anniversary of Abdul Ghaffar Khan. Abdul Ghaffar Khan About: He was also called the Frontier Gandhi. Born on 6th February 1890 in Utmanzai, Frontier Tribal Areas of Punjab Province. He was named Badshah Khan at twenty-six by the members of his tribe when his father died. Foremost 20th-century […]
In News A report by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) highlighted that a new global plastics treaty that takes into account the entire lifecycle of plastics needs to be developed urgently. Key Points The report puts together recent scientific data on the impacts of plastics on climate, biodiversity, human health and environment. It was released […]
In News Recently, the CIA has concluded that U.S. diplomats suffering from “Havana Syndrome” were not targeted in a global campaign by a foreign power. Background The incidents first surfaced among diplomats in 2016 in Havana. In this, U.S. and Canadian officials complained of headaches, and possible brain damage after hearing high-pitched sounds. Since then, […]