Monthly Archives: July 2021
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 1 SC notice to Centre, U.P. on Kanwar Yatra (Art and Culture) Know about the Kanwar Yatra, associated religious beliefs, routes, significance and Covid-19 challenge. GS 2 1 SC to examine plea challenging sedition (Polity and Governance) What is Sedition law, its […]
Facts in News
Facts in News Ultraviolet-C Technology Recently, it has been decided that Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) air duct disinfection systems would be installed in Parliament for mitigation of Covid-19. It was developed by the Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO). It is designed to fit into any existing air-ducts and the virucidal dosages using […]
Supreme Court Strikes Down Tribunals Ordinance
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) struck down certain provisions of the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021. About In a 2:1 verdict, the SC struck down certain provisions such as fixing 4-year terms for members. It relates to the minimum age requirement of 50 for appointment as Chairperson or Members […]
Commission to Examine the issue of Sub-categorization of OBCs
In News Recently, the Cabinet approved the Extension of term of the Commission constituted under Article 340 of the Constitution. About The Commission was constituted to examine the issue of Sub-categorization within Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the Central List. The extension is for 6 months beyond 31st July 2021 and upto 31st January 2022. […]
25 Years of PESA Act
In News Recently, the Tilma gram sabha, Jharkhand has written a letter to the State Chief Minister seeking restoration of their rights guaranteed under the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act 1996. The Act completes 25 years in 2021. About the Issue According to the Tilma gram sabha, the district administration and the police […]
Fit for 55: New European Climate Law
In News Recently, the European Commission has announced a plan called ‘Fit for 55 Package’ for all its members against climate change. About The deal aims to cut carbon emissions, achieve economic growth not tied to resource use and ensure no one is left behind. EU countries have set binding emission targets for key sectors […]
Burden of Neurological Disorders
In News Recently, the first comprehensive estimates of disease burden due to neurological disorders and their trends in every State of India. About the Study The findings have been published under the title of ‘The burden of neurological disorders across states of India: the Global Burden of Disease Study 1990–2019’. It is based on collaboration […]
The Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Anti-terror laws not to quell dissent; SC role counter-majoritarian: Justice Chandrachud (Judiciary) What is the Role of the Supreme […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 7 Vaccination declines by 60% as States say they have no doses Upholding trust in vaccination (Health) Challenges in India’s vaccination drive against the Covid-19 pandemic and suggestions for improvement. GS 2 6 An unproductive idea (Polity and Governance) […]
Daily Current Affairs
- News In Short 09-1-2025
- Dam Safety Act of 2021
- India and Taliban hold First Top-level Talks
- Sections 33 and 81 of Delhi Land Reforms Act 1954
- Reservation Debate within Transgender Community