In News Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister unveiled the ‘right to repair’ portal on National Consumer Day. The theme of National Consumer Day 2022 was “Effective disposal of cases in consumer commission”. About On the ‘right to repair’ portal, manufacturers would share the manual of product details with customers so that they could either […]

Context Scientists working on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have successfully trialled a new method for freezing and storing coral larvae they say could eventually help rewild reefs threatened by climate change. Need The Great Barrier Reef has suffered four bleaching events in the last seven years, including the first-ever bleach during a La Niña phenomenon, […]

In Context Majority of applications of lands claimed under the FRA are either rejected or are still pending.  More about the Forest rights Act (FRA) About the act: The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006. It was adopted by Parliament in 2006 to ‘undo the past injustices’ endured […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 In riveting political drama in Nepal, ‘Prachanda’ named Prime Minister (International Relations ) Know about the relationship between India and Nepal and recent developments  GS 2 6 Constitutional silences, unconstitutional inaction  (Polity and Governance) What is role of Governor in Law […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 5 Window for FTAs shrinks as India braces for set of non-tariff barriers (International Relations /Economy) What is the present status of ongoing FTA negotiations with the UK, the European Union, as well as the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Co-operation Agreement (CECA)? their […]

In News The Winter Session of Parliament was adjourned sine die recently, six days ahead of schedule. More about the news Productivity of the Parliament: Starting December 7, 2022, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha registered productivity of about 97 per cent and 103 per cent, respectively, according to a statement issued by the […]

In News The Digital India Programme has made the country digitally empowered in the area of technology. About the Digital India programme  Vision: Government launched the Digital India programme with the vision of transforming India into a digitally empowered society and a knowledge-based economy, by ensuring  digital access,  digital inclusion,  digital empowerment and  bridging the […]

In News The Union Cabinet recently decided to provide free foodgrains to all 81 crore beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) till December 2023. More about the news New changes in NFSA:  Beneficiaries will now get 35kg of foodgrains free for the next year and others will get 5kg for free in […]

In News Recently, the Governor of Uttarakhand gave consent to the State’s Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act. Key Points Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act: This law was made in Uttarakhand in 2018.  There was a provision of punishment of one to five years for conversion by force or inducement. Important Provisions of Amendment Act: Strict […]

In News An open letter published by the Outer Space Institute (OSI) calls for both national and multilateral efforts to restrict uncontrolled re-entries of rockets and satellites. The Outer Space Institute (OSI) is a network of world-leading space experts that aims to address challenges arising from the use and exploration of space. It is based […]