In News  Recently, Indian researchers found that half of the blue stragglers in their sample are formed through mass transfer from a close binary companion star. One third are likely formed through collisions of 2 stars, and the remaining are formed through interactions of more than 2 stars. This was the first-ever comprehensive analysis of […]

Polity and Governance SAATH Initiative Syllabus: GS 2/Government Policies & Interventions In News  Recently, the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor launched a Rural Enterprises Acceleration Programme titled ‘Saath’ for women. About  There are 48000 SHGs in Jammu and Kashmir.  Four lakh women are connected to these SHGs.  Saath initiative will stress mentoring and market linkages […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   CJI flags ‘communal content’ in media   (Polity & Governance) Role of Social Media in Democracy, Positive and Negative Impact, rules and laws governing social media in India and what further needs to be done in this context  GS […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1   6 Covid: Near total 1-shot cover in Himachal; UP, Bengal at bottom   Over 70% active cases in Kerala, Maharashtra; must take precautions in festival season: Govt (Health) Which states have done better in vaccination programs and which have lagged […]

In Context  According to a new UN report, more than 500 million people in India and more than 80 per cent of the populations of Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Iran are exposed to medium and high levels of poor air quality due to sand and dust storms. About  The findings were published in the […]

In Context  In a bid to regulate foreign ships, China notified new maritime rules warranting vessels to report their information while passing through what China sees as its “territorial waters”. Major Points of the  new law China’s new maritime rules designed to control the entry of foreign vessels in “Chinese territorial waters”.  Foreign vessels, both […]

In News Recently, the Allahabad High Court said that the cow should be declared the national animal and that gau raksha (cow protection) should be included as a fundamental right of the Hindus.  Courts stand Religious and cultural significance: The court made the comments, along with a string of other observations, noting the religious and […]

In News Recently, the Department of Consumer Affairs decided to relook at draft rules for e-commerce. About Earlier, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution notified and made effective the provisions of the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.  It has received pushback from not only the industry […]

Health Scrub Typhus Syllabus: GS 2/Health In News  Mathura in western Uttar Pradesh have reported cases of a mystery fever, which has been identified as scrub typhus. About  Scrub typhus, also known as bush typhus, is a disease caused by a bacteria called Orientia tsutsugamushi.  It is spread to people through bites of infected chiggers […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   GST collections dip in Aug., but Finance Ministry sees growth   (Economy)  Why did Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues in August fall? What is Goods and Service Tax (GST)? its features, pros and cons GS 2 1 […]