D2M Technology
Context The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and India’s public service broadcaster Prasar Bharati are exploring the feasibility of a technology that allows to broadcast video and other forms of multimedia content directly to mobile phones, without needing an active internet connection. The technology, called ‘direct-to-mobile’ (D2M) broadcasting, promises to improve consumption of broadband and utilisation of spectrum. […]
Unlawful Activities Prevention Act 1967
Context: The Supreme Court recently put freeze on sedition proceedings under the Section 124A (sedition law) of the IPC for persons who have also been charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) of 1967 in the same case or separately. This freeze has rejected bails for some journalist and JNU activists who also face […]
What Are Eco-Sensitive Zones?
Context: The Supreme Court has directed that every protected forest, national park and wildlife sanctuary across the country should have a mandatory eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of a minimum one km starting from their demarcated boundaries. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What are Eco-Sensitive Zones? Activities Allowed in ESZs How are […]
Not-for-Profit Company
Context: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned a very young political leader (aged 50s) following a trial court order in a tax assessment case of his not-for-profit company. Relevance: GS II- Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters Dimensions of the Article: What really is the situation? What is a Section 25 company? Prominent examples of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 04 June 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 June 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 June 2022 Contents Issues with Frivolous PIL Petitions GST Council must uphold Fiscal Federalism Issues With Frivolous PIL Petitions Context A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petitioner in the Supreme Court barely escaped having to pay ₹18 lakh for indulging in a “luxury litigation”. A Supreme Court Bench of Justice B.R. […]
Current Affairs 04 June 2022
CONTENTS Not-for-Profit Company Eco-sensitive zones Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) D2M technology Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology Vs barcodes World’s first liquid-mirror telescope Not-for-Profit Company Context: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned a very young political leader (aged 50s) following a trial court order in a tax assessment case of his not-for-profit company. Relevance: GS […]
PIB Summaries 04 June 2022
CONTENTS eSanjeevani Industry Transition Dialogue eSanjeevani Focus: GS III- Health Why in News? eSanjeevani’, Govt. of India’s free Telemedicine service integrated with NHA’s Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) The users of eSanjeevani can create their 14-digit unique Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) and use it to link their existing health records What is E-Sanjeevani? Ministry […]
Static Quiz 04 June 2022 (Polity)
Eublepharis Pictus
Context: A gecko found in Visakhapatnam in 2017, then thought to belong to a known species, has now been identified as a member of a new species. Relevance: GS II- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Eublepharis pictus Conservation status About Eublepharis pictus The species, Eublepharis pictus, also known as the Painted Leopard […]