In Context The ruling in National Legal Services Authority (NLSA) v. Union Of India, famously known as the NALSA Case, has far-reaching implications.  The judgement of the NALSA Case: Legal Recognition for Third Gender:  The Court directed Centre and State Governments to grant legal recognition of gender identity whether it be male, female or third-gender. […]

In News Recently, India and the European Union concluded the first round of negotiations for India-EU Trade and Investment Agreements, including the Geographical Indicators (GI) and the next round of talks is scheduled at Brussels. Major highlights During the first round: 52 technical sessions covering 18 policy areas of FTA and seven sessions on investment […]

In News As the war in Ukraine stretches over four months with no end in sight, it has given rise to apprehensions on Russia’s ability to adhere to timely deliveries of spares and hardware.  India -Russia Defence Ties India was reliant, almost solely on the British, and other Western nations for its arms imports immediately […]

In Context  Recently ,Inter-ministerial committee has observed that Covid-19 pandemic is likely to have “aggravated the silent crisis” of undernutrition in India About the committee  The inter-ministerial committee includes officials from the Ministry of Food, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Women and Child Development, and the Ministry of Education, as well as scientists […]

In News  After finding several carcasses of wild boar, Kerala health officials confirmed the presence of anthrax What is Anthrax? Anthrax, also known as malignant pustule or woolsorter’s disease. It is a serious infectious disease caused by gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis.  It occurs naturally in soil and commonly affects domestic and wild […]

In News  Recently ,The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the maiden test flight of a new Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)named  Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator, from the Aeronautical Test Range, Chitradurga, Karnataka. Image Courtesy:PIB AboutAutonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator It  is powered by a small turbofan engine. The airframe, undercarriage and […]

In Context  In Odisha, scientists are now fine-tuning their research to make a presentation for the Geographical Indications (GI) registry of Kai Chutney.  More In News  Applied under the food category, the GI tag would help develop a structured hygiene protocol in the preparation of Kai Chutney for standard wider use.  GI labels enhance the […]

In News Recently, all 198 members of the United Nations unanimously adopted the Lisbon Declaration on ocean conservation. About Lisbon Declaration Aim: is to follow science-based and innovative actions on an urgent basis.  It sends a strong signal to urgently improve the health, sustainable use and resilience of the ocean.   Need: It was recognised that […]

In News Recently, a month-long pan India drive against smuggling of narcotics through rail, was launched under code name Operation “NARCOS”. About Operation “NARCOS” Aim: It is a month long pan India drive against smuggling of narcotics through rail.   Identified black spots: RPF intensified its checks in trains and identified black spots across the country […]

In Context  The recent spate of custodial deaths in Tamil Nadu has yet again highlighted the methods used by the police during interrogation. What is Custodial Death ? It is widely referred to as death that happens to a person who is under trial or has already been convicted of a crime. It can be […]