In news Over the last 20 years, 1,888 custodial deaths were reported across the country, 893 cases registered against police personnel and 358 personnel charge-sheeted. But only 26 policemen were convicted in this period. About States with highest number of deaths: The NCRB data show that the highest number of policemen convicted for custodial deaths […]

In News Recently, Eminent historian Balwant Moreshwar Purandare, popularly known as Babasaheb Purandare, passed away aged 99. Image Courtsey: TH About Babasaheb Purandare Born on July 29, 1922, at Pune district, Maharastra. He had a great affinity for the history of Maharashtra and its forts.  He brought the history of the state alive through his […]

In Context  Indian Naval Ship (INS) Karmuk, an indigenously built Missile Corvette is participating in the 3rd edition of India, Singapore and Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise SITMEX – 21, from 15 to 16 Nov 21 in the Andaman Sea.  About  The first edition of SITMEX was hosted by the Indian Navy off Port Blair in […]

In News  Recently, the importance of BRCA gene testing was highlighted for reducing cancer risk in women. About  The BRCA gene test is a blood test that uses DNA analysis to identify harmful changes (mutations) in either one of the two breast cancer susceptibility genes — BRCA1 (BReast CAncer gene 1) and BRCA2 (BReast CAncer […]

In News India has successfully launched the 41st scientific expedition to Antarctica with the arrival of the first batch of its contingent at southern Antarctica. About 41st expedition has two major programmes: The first encompasses geological exploration of the Amery ice shelf at the Bharati station. This will help explore the link between India and […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Centre to disburse ?95,082 cr. to States to sustain recovery (Economy) Key takeaways from the recent meeting between the Centre and States held to figure out ways to sustain the economic recovery after the second COVID-19 wave and understand […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3   12 SC must intervene, says petitioner behind reforms in selection of CBI chief   Taming the agency (Governance) What are the challenges faced by CBI in its independent functioning? Learn about the CBI and its chief’s appointment procedure.   What […]

In News The People’s Liberation Army and the Manipur Naga People’s Front have jointly claimed responsibility for the recent ambush of an Assam Rifles convoy in Manipur.   Image Courtesy: FE   Reasons for recent ambush Porous border:  The international border with Myanmar is porous and there is a free movement of locals on either side.  […]

Context NASA will launch the agency’s first planetary defence test mission named the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) on November 24, 2021. About the DART Mission  It is a planetary defence-driven test of technologies for preventing an impact on Earth by a hazardous asteroid.  The spacecraft will be launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket […]

In News  Recently, Rahibai Popere popularly known as Seedmother, from Maharashtra was awarded Padma Shri Award for recognition of her work to save hundreds of landraces (wild varieties of commonly grown crops) at the village level. What are Landraces?  They refer to naturally occurring variants of commonly cultivated crops.  These are as opposed to commercially […]