Right to Shelter and Constitutional Provisions
Context: The Supreme Court called for a balance between developing railway infrastructure in Haldwani and the fundamental right to shelter for people accused of illegally occupying railway land. The court clarified that its orders should not be misinterpreted as encouraging future encroachments on public land. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: […]
Indian Government Boosts AI Technology
Context: The Indian government has demonstrated its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technology by allocating Rs 551.75 crore to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in the Union Budget 2024-25. This funding aims to enhance AI infrastructure, including the procurement of high-performance Graphic Processing Units (GPUs), supporting domestic AI development and reducing reliance […]
Current Affairs 27 July 2024
Contents: Budget announces Customs duty exemptions on Targeted Cancer Drugs Context: In the Budget 2024-25, the Finance minister announced customs duty exemptions on three targeted cancer drugs. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Key Points: What are Targeted Cancer Drugs? About Cancer Types of Tumors Causes of Cancer What is the incidence of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 27 July 2024
Static Quiz 27 July 2024 (Environment)
PIB Summaries 27 July 2024
Contents: UNESCO World Heritage list Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Assam’s Charaideo Maidam was recently added to UNESCO World Heritage list. What are UNESCO World Heritage Sites? More about selection and protection of World Heritage Sites 25th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas Focus: GS-I History Why in News? India is celebrating the 25th […]
About The Olympic Order
Context: Recently, Abhinav Bindra was bestowed with the Olympic Award by the International Olympic Committee. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Olympic Order Overview: Grades: Design: Significance: -Source: India Today
Lal Dora-Free Scheme in Haryana
Context: All villages of Haryana have been made Lal Dora-free. The state government launched a scheme to make villages “Lal Dora-free” on Good Governance Day on 25th December 2019. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Lal Dora-Free Scheme in Haryana Overview: Key Features: Historical Context: Significance: Impact: -Source: The Hindu
About Magnetotactic Bacteria
Context: Researchers have uncovered fossil remains of magnetic particles, known as magnetofossils produced by magnetotactic bacteria, in rock varnish layers in Ladakh, India. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Magnetotactic Bacteria Overview: Significance: Research Highlights and Implications Rock Varnish Research: Significance for Space Exploration: -Source: The Hindu, PIB
Panchamasali Lingayats Demand Inclusion in OBC Category 2A
Context: Recently, the Panchamasali Lingayats, a sub-caste within Karnataka’s dominant Lingayat community, have been demanding inclusion in Category 2A of the Other Backward Classes (OBC). Relevance: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Panchamasali Lingayats’ Quota Demand Background: Current Quota System in Karnataka: Previous Government Actions: Current Situation: Significance: -Source: The Hindu, PIB