In News  Recently, the Ministry of Defence announced the Agnipath recruitment scheme for the induction of young soldiers into tri-defence services. Agnipath Recruitment Scheme About:  Around 45,000 to 50,000 soldiers will be recruited annually, and most will leave the service in just four years.  Of the total annual recruits, only 25 per cent will be […]

In News  The National Pension System (NPS) has received a setback as two states, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh have walked out of the system. National Pension System (NPS) About:  It is being administered and regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) set up under PFRDA Act, 2013. It is a voluntary retirement savings scheme […]

In  Context  Some 1,229 cattle across five districts of Gujarat have been infected with Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), an infectious viral disease, in the past one month. Lumpy Skin Disease About: It is caused by infection of cattle or buffalo with the poxvirus Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV). The virus is one of three closely […]

In News Recently, a study has thrown light on how Maya people fortified their maize with the chemical process known as ‘nixtamalisation’. Nixtamalisation Method Nixtamalisation is a method by which the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica like the Maya used to soak and cook their maize in an alkaline solution and make it more palatable, nutritious […]

In News  According to the 2022 Reuters Institute Digital News Report, trust in news is falling in nearly half the countries surveyed. About the report  It is an annual report commissioned by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism which tracks how news is consumed in different countries. This year’s report is based on […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1   10 lakh persons to get govt. Jobs in 18 months, announces Modi   (Economy) Know about recent announcements of the Prime Minister to recruit 10 lakh personnel within the next 18 months,why is it needed and expected outcomes of the […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   I-T flagged ‘misreporting’ of Rs 1.06-cr, black money SIT judge opted for amnesty scheme   10 lakh Govt jobs in mission mode, in 18 months: PMO   (Economy Know about Amnesty scheme and  Vivad Se Vishwas scheme ,their objectives […]

In News  In a significant relief to telecom gear makers and telcos, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the date for mandatory testing and certification of 4G and 5G products within India by one year to July 1, 2023. About  Telcos and equipment makers had made it clear that the previous July 1 deadline, […]

In Context The Bombay High Court is facing an acute shortage of judges as nearly 40 percent of the posts are vacant. There are 5.88 lakh cases pending before the Bombay High Court. Pendency of cases in India Over 4.7 crore cases are pending in courts across different levels of the judiciary.  Of them, 87.4% […]

In Context  Recently, Activists pressed for the passage of the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill. Background The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018 was passed by Lok Sabha but could not be taken up in Rajya Sabha and subsequently lapsed.  Draft of The Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and […]