In News  Kerala and the Netherlands have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a project named ‘Cosmos Malabaricus’. About Cosmos Malabaricus project  It is being jointly implemented by the Kerala Council for Historical Research (KCHR), the National Archives, and the University of Leiden in the Netherlands. The project will be completed in six years. […]

In News Water trains hold the key to survival of 350 mugger crocodiles in Jawai dam of Rajasthan as water levels are down to three feet. Muggers or marsh crocodiles   Scientific Name: Crocodylus palustris Muggers measure six to 13 feet on average and live for 70-80 years.  Image Courtesy: WII Geographic Range:  They found […]

In News  Recently, Russia tested its new Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Sarmat amidst stiff resistance from Ukraine in the ongoing war . About Sarmat  This was the first test launch of the ICMB Sarmat after having been delayed earlier in 2021.  It was launched from Plesetsk in North West Russia with the intended target […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Maldives bans ‘India Out’ campaign   (International Relations) Know about bilateral relations between the Maldives and India,Importance of Maldives- India Relations,Major Concerns and what lies ahead? GS 2 3 Centre’s reply sought on plea against new CrPC Act (Polity and […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 10 Make in India ,rajnath urges us defence firms  (International Relations) What are the key takeaways from the 30th Annual General Meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM India)? and number of initiatives taken by the government to facilitate […]

In Context Recently, the President of India has given his assent to the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill. Background  The old code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, did not have the provision of medical examination of the accused.  The Law Commission, in its 41st Report (1969), considered the necessity of physical examination of the arrested […]

In News  Recently, the Vice President of India visited the birthplace of noted freedom fighter and revolutionary, Shri Alluri Sitarama Raju in Pandrangi village near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. About Alluri Sitaram Raju  He was an Indian revolutionary involved in the Indian independence movement. Birth and Early life: Born on July 4, 1897, into a humble […]

In News Recently, the NITI Aayog released Draft Battery Swapping Policy for Stakeholder Comments. Draft Battery Swapping Policy Vision: To catalyse the large-scale adoption of Electric Vehicle (EVs) by improving efficient and effective use of scarce resources (viz. public funds, land, and raw materials for advanced cell batteries) for the delivery of customer centric services.  […]

In News Recently, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has proposed a Draft law to enable aircraft lessors to repossess aircraft during dispute. About  Stakeholders’ comments are sought on the draft Protection and Enforcement of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2022.  The new law will help international aircraft leasing companies to repossess and transfer planes out […]

In News The PM of Sri Lanka has proposed a constitutional amendment repealing the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, and bringing back clauses of the 19th Amendment as the 21st Amendment to the Constitution. Background Economic turmoil: Sri Lanka is grappling with unprecedented economic turmoil since its independence from Britain in 1948. The crisis is […]