In News  Recently, Technology Development Board(TDB)approved financial support to Hyderabad based Manjeera Digital Systems Private Limited (MDS). Technology Development Board About: It is a statutory body constituted under the Technology Development Board Act, 1995. It functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology. Objective:  To promote the development and commercialization of indigenous technology and adaptation […]

In News  Recently, Scientists compiled the world’s oldest family tree from human bones interred at a 5,700-year-old tomb in the Cotswolds, UK. About  The research is a collaboration between archeologists from the universities of Newcastle, Central Lancashire, Exeter and York, and geneticists from the universities of Harvard, Vienna and the Basque country.  It was published […]

In News  Recently, the Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya on his Jayanti. About Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya Background: He was born in Allahabad and took early education under the ‘pathshala’ system, and was proficient in Sanskrit.  In 1879, he graduated from the Muir Central College (today’s Allahabad University) […]

In News A petition was filed in the Supreme Court to implement a “uniform judicial code” for High Courts across the country. About The terminology used by different High Courts for different types of cases is not uniform.  This non-uniformity causes inconvenience not just to the general public but, in many cases, to the advocates […]

In News The wave generating behavior of Sulphur Molly has been a topic of research for biologists. About Sulphur Molly  Scientific name: Poecilia sulphuraria Description:  Enlarged lips, head, and gills allow this species to tolerate elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide.  The maximum length of 5.0 cm . Habitat:  Permanent Rivers, streams, creeks (includes waterfalls), freshwater […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Two more booked for Haridwar hate meet    Nagaland: panel to look into AFSPA withdrawal    (Polity and Governance) What is hate speech and what are the impacts? The Indian legal position, Proposed hate speech provisions of Sections 153C […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1    Centre sets up panel to look into the withdrawal of AFSPA in Nagaland   Minorities back raising marriage age of women, flag concerns on personal law   (Governance) The rationale behind setting up a panel to look into the withdrawal […]

In Context The India Meteorological Department has predicted a cold wave in parts of Northwest India. What is Cold Wave? The IMD defines a cold wave qualitatively as “a condition of air temperature which becomes fatal to the human body when exposed.” According to the IMD, cold wave conditions occur when the mercury falls below […]

In News The Centre introduced in the Rajya Sabha the Mediation Bill, 2021, which institutionalized the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism of pre-litigation mediation in matters of civil or commercial dispute before parties approach a court or a tribunal. About Mediation Council of India: The Bill provides for the establishment of the Mediation Council of […]

In News Meghalaya Speaker rejected Congress’ plea to disqualify its 12 MLAs who deserted the party and joined TMC and declared their move as ‘valid’ under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution. About The 10th Schedule of the Constitution contains provisions relating to disqualification on the ground of defection. It was included under the 52nd […]