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Digital Fertility Map

In News Recently, Bihar’s Kishanganj got a digital fertility map and farmers are raising concerns about this. Digital Fertility Map It has been prepared by the scientists of Bihar Agriculture University (BAU), Sabour, in Bhagalpur district.  It is prepared using data and maps compiled using field surveys backed up by remote sensing and other environmental […]

Sedition Law in India

The sedition law, enshrined in Section 124A of IPC, was introduced by the British government in 1870 to tackle dissent against colonial rule.

The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3   Sedition law colonial is it still needed… concerned over misuse: Supreme Court  (Polity and Governance) What is Sedition law?, Arguments in […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   9 Why do you need the ‘colonial law’ of sedition, CJI asks govt.   SC sends strong message to government (Polity and Governance) What is Sedition law, Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), its genesis and role, why […]

Facts in News

Facts in News District Mineral Foundation Funds Recently, the Centre has taken complete control of the district mineral foundation (DMF) funds from the states. Key Points: This would negate states’ right to sanction or approve any expenditure out of the funds accrued from mandatory contributions from mining leaseholders. As per the recently released guidelines, 60% […]

India’s Role in Afghanistan Peace Process

In News Recently, the External Affairs Minister of India has met the President of Afghanistan to discuss the evolving situation in the war-torn country and reiterated India’s support. Background The US has decided to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan by August-end, ending a nearly two-decade of its military presence in the country. This has led […]

Reservation to Kapu Community in Andhra Pradesh

In News Recently, the Andhra Pradesh government has announced 10 percent reservation for the Kapu community and other Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Major Highlights The reservation has been provided for appointments in the initial posts and services in the State government in accordance with the Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, 2019. It will benefit Kapus who […]

Anti-Defection Law

In News The Goa Leader of Opposition is going to move a resolution for changes to anti-defection law. About They are set to move a private member’s resolution during the next session of the Assembly to bring about necessary changes in the anti-defection law. Proposed Changes: Cases to directly go to High Court or Supreme […]

Krishna River Water Dispute

In News Recently, the A.P. govt. moved to the Supreme Court against Telangana for Krishna River water. About Andhra Pradesh accused Telangana of refusing to follow decisions taken on river water management in the Apex Council. It has also ignored the directions of the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) constituted under the 2014 Act and […]

Draft Drone Rules, 2021

In News Recently, the Ministry of Civil Aviation released Draft Drone Rules, 2021, for public consultation. The rules will replace the Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021, notified on March 12, 2021. Key Points of New Rules Number of forms to be filled, reduced: The number of forms to be filled to seek authorisation before operating […]