In News The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has asked for exemption from the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law. Why demand for exemption? The UIDAI demanded that it should get a blanket exemption from the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law. It further argued that it already is being governed by the Aadhaar Act and […]
In News The number of agricultural labourers who died by suicide in 2020 was 18% higher than the previous year, The data was published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report. However, suicides among landowning farmers dropped slightly during the pandemic year. Farmers suicide in 2020 Overall, 10,677 people engaged in the farm sector […]
In News Recently, the former Punjab Chief Minister announced to form his own political party in Punjab ahead of the state assembly elections. The Punjab legislative assembly elections are likely to be held in February or March 2022. What is a Political Party? It is a group of people who come together to contest elections […]
In News Since 2014, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) has been observed across the country on the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 31st October. About the Day National Unity Day provides an opportunity to reaffirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand the actual and potential threats to the […]
In News Recently, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme has run out of funds halfway through the financial year. About According to its own financial statement, the MGNREGA scheme shows a negative net balance of ?8,686 crores. This means that payments for MGNREGA workers as well as material costs will be […]
In News NITI Aayog suggests extending Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) coverage to ‘missing middle’. The report has recommended three models for increasing the health insurance coverage in the country. NITI Aayog report’s ‘Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle’ The AB-PMJAY and State Government extension schemes provide comprehensive hospitalization cover to […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 & 3 1 Pegasus snoop affair: Israeli envoy says it is India’s internal matter (Governance, IR, Science & Tech) What is Pegasus and the controversy surrounding it? How does it function? Why has Israeli firm termed it as India’s internal matter? Should […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 &9 India will stress ‘climate justice’ at global summit, says Minister The Glasgow climate test (Environment) What is the agenda of 26th edition of the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP)?What are India’s expectations from COP26? GS […]
In News Tajikistan granted approval for the construction of a new base, following an agreement reached between Tajikistan and China. About the Move China will take full control of a military base in Tajikistan near the Afghan border that it has been quietly operating and will also build a new base for the Tajik Government. […]
In Context A technique based on ‘Autosomal DNA’ has been used for the first time to identify the great-grandson and closest living relative of Sitting Bull. Sitting Bull is a prominent 19th-century Native American leader. He is most famous for his victory over US General George Armstrong Custer in the Battle of the Little Bighorn […]