GS 2 - Current Affairs

In News The Ministry of Law and Justice has placed the Draft Mediation Bill, 2021 in the public domain to seek feedback and suggestions from all stakeholders. Need of Mediation Bill Strengthening of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): The Government has been taking various policy initiatives for the promotion and strengthening of ADR mechanisms. It would […]

Haryana Law on Local Hiring

In News The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, provides 75% reservations to local people in private-sector jobs. This reservation is only applicable for jobs that offer a salary of less than Rs 30,000 a month. The law can trigger an exodus of large domestic and multinational investors across various sectors. About Haryana […]

Vanniyar Community

In News The Madras High Court has quashed the 10.5% special internal reservation provided by the Tamil Nadu government to Vanniyars, a most backward caste (MBC). The court said the quota was ultra vires to the Constitution. Vanniyar Community Vanniyars are one of the largest and most consolidated backward communities in the state of Tamil […]

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine

In News Recently, new research has found that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine reduced the risk of developing cancer by 62 per cent in women between the ages of 14 and 16. About HPV Types: HPV is a type of virus, of which there are more than 100 types. Transmission: More than 40 types of […]

Iran and Enriched Uranium

In News Iran’s atomic agency said that its stockpile of 20% enriched uranium has reached over 210 kilograms. It is the latest defiant move ahead of upcoming nuclear talks with the West. Uranium as a Fuel Nuclear fuel is mined from naturally occurring uranium ore deposits and then isolated through chemical reactions and separation processes. […]

Palestinian PM calls for Indian support

In News Prime Minister of Palestine Mohammad Shtayyeh has said that, India can play a stabilising role in West Asia by maintaining cooperation with all related parties. Israel- Palestine conflict It is an age-old tussle over identity and land starting with Jerusalem. It has been more than 100 years that Jews and Arabs are fighting […]

Oromo Rebels

In News Ethiopia rebels ‘join forces’ against govt. The two largest rebel groups fighting Ethiopia’s government have “linked up” on a front line about 230 miles north of the capital. About the war Ethiopia: is now at crossroads with two forces, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) waging an […]

IREDA launches ‘Whistle Blower’ Portal

In News Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has launched a ‘Whistle-blower Portal’, as a part of ‘Vigilance Awareness Week 2021’. IREDA is a PSU under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE). The latest issue of Vigilance journal ‘Pahal’ was also released by IREDA. About the Portal Through this portal, IREDA employees […]

One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG)

In News Recently, an initiative was announced by India and the United Kingdom to tap solar energy and have it travel seamlessly across borders. They call for ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid’ to improve the viability of solar power. About It was announced on the second day of the COP26. The focus is to […]

SCO’s Protocol on Trafficking

In News Recently, Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in its 19th meet (of Prosecutors General) held in New Delhi, adopted a protocol to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating the growing menace of human trafficking, especially women and children. What is Human Trafficking? Human trafficking involves recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, […]

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