NFC Technology For Instant Payments
Context: Google Pay has recently launched a new feature in India, ‘Tap to pay for UPI’, in collaboration with Pine Labs. The feature makes use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is NFC and how does it work? How will this technology work with […]
UNEP Report On Noise Pollution
Context: A February report commissioned by the United Nations Environment Programme on the environmental challenges posed by noise, wildfires and the disruption of biological rhythms of plants, animals and ecological cycles became controversial on account of the mention of a single city, Moradabad. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What was […]
Resolution on Chandigarh
Context: The longstanding dispute between Punjab and Haryana over Chandigarh flared up this week after the Centre notified Central Service Rules for employees in the Union Territory instead of the Punjab Service Rules. The Centre had earlier tweaked rules for appointments to the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) — recruitments can now be done from […]
Current Affairs Quiz 04 April 2022
Current Affairs 04 April 2022
CONTENTS Resolution on Chandigarh UNEP report on noise pollution NFC technology for instant payments Death penalty Draft Indian Antarctic Bill Central Bureau of Investigation Look out notice Resolution on Chandigarh Context: The longstanding dispute between Punjab and Haryana over Chandigarh flared up this week after the Centre notified Central Service Rules for employees in the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 April 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 April 2022 Contents A far reaching verdict that ends a regressive exception The Chandigarh Question A Far Reaching Verdict That Ends a Regressive exception Context Karnataka has recently pronounced an end to the marital rape exception in Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code in a nuanced judgment. Relevance GS-II: […]
Anti-Human Trafficking Cell
GS II- Governance Why in News? Recently, The National Commission for Women launched an Anti-Human Trafficking Cell. About Anti-Human Trafficking Cell: The Cell has been set up with an aim of increasing awareness among law enforcement officials and to facilitate their capacity building. The Cell will conduct Gender Sensitization Trainings and Workshops in combating human […]
New Year Festivals
Focus: GS I- Festivals, Facts for Prelims Why in News? The President of India greeted the people on the eve of “ Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba.”. These festivals of the spring season mark the beginning of the traditional new year in India. Chaitra Sukladi: It is the start of […]
PIB Summaries 04 April 2022
CONTENTS New Year Festivals Anti-Human Trafficking Cell New Year Festivals Focus: GS I- Festivals, Facts for Prelims Why in News? The President of India greeted the people on the eve of “ Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba.”. These festivals of the spring season mark the beginning of the traditional new […]
Static Quiz 04 April 2022 (Indian Economy)
