The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Cabinet approves ?76,000 crore push for semiconductor maker   (Economy) Objectives behind the Union Cabinet’s approval of a ?76,000 crore scheme to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing in the country, the present status of semiconductor and display ecosystem in […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Cabinet clears push to raise marriage age of women from 18 to 21   (Governance) Why did the Union Cabinet pass a proposal to raise the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years — the same […]

In News Recently, the World Trade Organisation dispute resolution panel has ruled against India’s sugar subsidies, and in favour of complainants Brazil, Guatemala and Australia. Background In 2019, Brazil, Australia and Guatemala had approached the WTO complaining against India for providing alleged support in favour of producers of sugarcane and sugar (domestic support measures), as […]

Context  The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance seek constitutional safeguards for Ladakh on the lines of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.  The demand came a day after the region observed a complete shutdown demanding statehood and protection for land and jobs. Background  On August 5, 2019, the erstwhile state of Jammu and […]

In News The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed by Lok Sabha. About It seeks to replace the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021. Background The error: was noticed by a district judge in West Agartala. In 2016: an accused had sought bail before a special judge in West […]

In News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to bring non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) under the ambit of the prompt corrective action (PCA) framework. About RBI had introduced a PCA framework for scheduled commercial banks in 2002 and the same has been reviewed from time to time. Changes made in NBFC sector Time […]

In News The Centre has approached the Supreme Court seeking modification of its order directing that all transmission cables in the habitat of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) be laid underground. Earlier in 2021, SC has directed that overhead power lines be laid underground wherever feasible. Challenges/ Difficulties in Implementation It has implications for the […]

In News  A new vulnerability named Log4 Shell is being touted as one of the worst cybersecurity flaws to have been discovered.  About Log4j vulnerability The vulnerability is dubbed Log4 Shell and is officially CVE-2021-44228. CVE number is the unique number given to each vulnerability discovered across the world). It is based on an open-source […]

In News  Recently, the Prime Minister of India and several Union Ministers paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 71st death anniversary. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950) Birth:  At Nadiad, Gujarat on 31st October 1875. In 2014, the Government decided to celebrate his birthday as National Unity Day to honour his contribution to integrating and […]

In News ‘Solar Hamam’ takes care of heating in cold Himalayan regions especially in the villages of Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The Solar Hamam had won the “Himachal Pradesh State Innovation Award for 2016-17”. What is Solar Hamam? About: The Solar Hamam provides an anti-freezing outlet. It provides for 15-18 litres of boiling hot […]