In News The Chief Justice of India while addressing a NALSA event said that threats to human rights and bodily integrity are the highest in police stations. He was pointing out that custodial torture and other police atrocities are problems that still prevail in society. He flagged the issues of human rights and dignity, saying […]
In News Recently, the Oil Ministry launched the sixth bid round of the Open Acreage Licensing Programme. About Under this, 21 blocks, with an area of approximately 35,346 sq km are on offer to investors. These 21 blocks are spread across 11 Sedimentary Basins and include 15 Onland blocks, 4 Shallow Water blocks and 2 […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Post talks, India, China pull back troops from Gogra (IR ) Significance of undertaking disengagement from Gogra area of Eastern Ladakh following an agreement at the 12th round of Corps Commander talks, The ongoing impasse between Indian and Chinese […]
In News As of July 30, 2021, nearly 4 crore cases — over 1 crore civil and nearly 3 crore criminal — are pending in lower and subordinate courts across India. (Image Courtesy: IE ) Subordinate or Lower Courts in Districts In each district of India there are various types of subordinate or lower […]
In News India along with other G4 countries is pushing towards expansion of the permanent Council of UNSC. About While the U.S. has in the past backed India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the Biden administration has continued to remain non-committal on the issue. India is currently (in […]
In News The Rajya Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021 which amends the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950. About The Bill seeks to amend the constitutional list of Scheduled Tribes as recommended by Arunachal Pradesh. At present, there are 18 communities with their synonyms appearing in the illustrative list of Scheduled […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Allegations serious, truth has to come out in snooping issue: SC (Cyber Crime ) Need to know about the Pegasus spyware, Pegasus snooping issue. its Impact on cybersecurity and suggestions to stop such attacks, laws related to cybercrimes […]
In News Recently, the Standing Committee on Water Resources submitted its 12th report to the Lok Sabha. Issues Highlighted by the report Change in rainfall patterns There is a change in rainfall patterns. There are instances of more high-intensity rainfall as well as long stretches where there is low rainfall. Glacial melt The second major […]
In News The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for the continuation of the revised Samagra Shiksha Scheme for a period of five years. It has been extended from 2021-22 to 2025-26. About Samagra Shiksha Scheme It is an integrated scheme for school education covering complete pre-primary to senior secondary (up […]
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