Draft Indian Antarctic Bill
Context: Nearly 40 years after India first signed the Antarctic Treaty, the government has brought in a draft Indian Antarctic Bill, 2020. Earth Sciences Minister tabled the draft Bill in Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is the Antarctica Bill? What is the Antarctica Treaty? What are the […]
Central Bureau of Investigation
Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recently come under intense public scrutiny, according to Chief Justice of India (CJI) N.V. Ramana. Its actions and inactions have sparked doubts about its credibility. The CJI has recommended an umbrella, independent, and autonomous investigative body in order to overhaul law enforcement agencies. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution, Governance […]
What is Look Out Notice
Context: Delhi High Court on Friday sought the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED’s) response on journalist Rana Ayyub’s challenge to its action of restraining her from leaving the country. Ayyub was stopped in Mumbai based on a look out circular (LOC) issued by the ED, which is investigating her in a case of alleged money laundering. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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)
