In News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said that the first pilot in the Digital Rupee, Wholesale segment (e?-W) will commence on November 1, 2022.  It also announced that the first pilot in the Digital Rupee – Retail segment is planned for launch within a month in select locations in closed user groups comprising […]

In News Recently,The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules, 2021). About IT Rules, 2021 India in 2021 replaced its decade old regulations on SMIs with the IT Rules, 2021 that were primarily aimed at placing obligations on […]

In News The Prime Minister of India  paid homage to Sardar Patel at the Statue of Unity and participated in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas-related events. About  National Unity Day Every year, October 31 is marked as National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in India to observe Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary.  It was introduced […]

In News Recently ,The World Health Organization (WHO)published a report highlighting the first-ever list of fungal “priority pathogens” – a catalogue of the 19 fungi that represent the greatest threat to public health.  About   The WHO fungal priority pathogens list (FPPL) is the first global effort to systematically prioritise fungal pathogens, considering the unmet research […]

In News Recently, the Supreme Court said that those found indulging in the practice of the ‘two-finger test’ on alleged rape victims will be declared guilty of misconduct. About Two-finger test  The two-finger test is an invasive, unscientific and regressive practice where two fingers are inserted in the vagina to assess laxity of vaginal muscles […]

In News Recently, the suspension bridge that collapsed in Gujarat’s Morbi killed at least 134 people. The 19th century Bridge, which had been reopened days previously after repairs spanning six months, reportedly had over 400 people on it when it collapsed.  About Suspension bridges It is a type in which the deck is hung below […]

In News Recently, researchers simulated the harsh ionising radiation on Mars in a new study where they found that ancient bacteria could potentially survive close to the surface of the planet much longer than previously thought. A new study shatters that record, finding the hearty bacterium could survive 280 million years if buried. This means […]

In News The Supreme Court verdict determining the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment is likely to come out next week Rationale behind the Reservation policy in India  The original intent of the reservation policy in newly independent India was to level the playing field for the most marginalised sections, those stigmatised and discriminated against […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 SC puts an end  to ‘two ­finger’ test  on rape survivors (Polity and Governance) What are the Supreme Court’s recent observations on the two-finger test?   GS 2 8 Kerala Governor Khan sets the ball rolling as deadline issued to V­Cs […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 8& 10 GM mustard field trials to begin from rabi season For science and the farmer    (Biotechnology) What are Genetically Modified( GM ) Crops?Advantages ,Disadvantages and Legal position of genetically modified crops in India,key analysis and way ahead . GS 2 […]