In News The death of Father Stan Swamy in judicial custody has brought into focus the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). About: There has been a rise in the use of UAPA over the past few years. Many activists, journalists and students have been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in different cases […]

In News Recently, Nepal SC asked the President to appoint Sher Bahadur Deuba as new PM of Nepal. About The Supreme Court of Nepal in a dramatic verdict said Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli had violated constitutional principles. Following this, he was removed. Recent Developments in Nepal President’s Role:  Nepal plunged into a political […]

In News Recently, a Supreme Court Judge has said that “criminal law, including anti-terror legislation, should not be misused for quelling dissent or for the harassment of citizens”. About The Judge also said that the Supreme Court “plays the role of a counter-majoritarian institution and so it is the Court’s “duty to protect the rights […]

In News According to recent research, the average body size of humans has fluctuated significantly over the last million years and is linked to a changing climate. About the Research A team of researchers led by the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom and the University of Tübingen in Germany gathered measurements of brain […]

In News Recently, it has been highlighted that the southwest monsoon, one of the most stable weather systems on the planet, has gone for a toss in 2021. Major Highlights The monsoon onset happened almost on time (3rd June) and it made swift progress, with ample rains all over the country in the first three […]

Facts in News Few Electron Bubbles Recently, scientists of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have experimentally shown the existence of two species of Few Electron Bubbles (FEBs) in superfluid helium for the first time.  FEBs are nanometre-sized cavities in liquid helium containing just a handful of free electrons. An electron injected into a superfluid […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   7 Vaccination declines by 60% as States say they have no doses   Upholding trust in vaccination (Health) Challenges in India’s vaccination drive against the Covid-19 pandemic and suggestions for improvement. GS 2 6 An unproductive idea (Polity and Governance) […]

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Anti-terror laws not to quell dissent; SC role counter-majoritarian: Justice Chandrachud (Judiciary)   What is the Role of the Supreme […]

In News Recently, it has been highlighted that green energy projects in Rajasthan are emerging as a threat for the Great Indian Bustard (GIB). About Great Indian Bustard (Image Courtesy: Britannica) Scientific Name: Ardeotis nigriceps Features It is a large bird with brown-and-white feathers with black crown and wing markings. It is one of the […]

In News Recently, thousands of Cubans have joined street protests from Havana to Santiago in the biggest anti-government demonstrations in decades. Major Highlights Background The protests erupted amid Cuba’s worst economic crisis since the fall of the Soviet Union, its former ally, and a record surge in Covid-19 infections, with people voicing anger over shortages […]