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Facts in News

Facts in News Few Electron Bubbles Recently, scientists of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have experimentally shown the existence of two species of Few Electron Bubbles (FEBs) in superfluid helium for the first time.  FEBs are nanometre-sized cavities in liquid helium containing just a handful of free electrons. An electron injected into a superfluid […]

Stalled Monsoon in 2021

In News Recently, it has been highlighted that the southwest monsoon, one of the most stable weather systems on the planet, has gone for a toss in 2021. Major Highlights The monsoon onset happened almost on time (3rd June) and it made swift progress, with ample rains all over the country in the first three […]

Climate Change Impact on Humans

In News According to recent research, the average body size of humans has fluctuated significantly over the last million years and is linked to a changing climate. About the Research A team of researchers led by the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom and the University of Tübingen in Germany gathered measurements of brain […]

Misuse of Anti-Terror Laws

In News Recently, a Supreme Court Judge has said that “criminal law, including anti-terror legislation, should not be misused for quelling dissent or for the harassment of citizens”. About The Judge also said that the Supreme Court “plays the role of a counter-majoritarian institution and so it is the Court’s “duty to protect the rights […]

Political Developments in Nepal

In News Recently, Nepal SC asked the President to appoint Sher Bahadur Deuba as new PM of Nepal. About The Supreme Court of Nepal in a dramatic verdict said Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli had violated constitutional principles. Following this, he was removed. Recent Developments in Nepal President’s Role:  Nepal plunged into a political […]

Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)

In News The death of Father Stan Swamy in judicial custody has brought into focus the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). About: There has been a rise in the use of UAPA over the past few years. Many activists, journalists and students have been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in different cases […]

The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Retail inflation eases but still over RBI mark for 2nd month running (Economy) What is Retail inflation? Key Takeaways of […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 Inflation remains above 6% in June (Economy) Unchanged and high retail inflation, causes, impact and measures taken by or to be taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). GS 2 1   11 Thousands of Cubans rally against govt.   […]

Facts in News

Facts in News Inflation After touching a six-month high in May, India’s retail inflation remained unchanged in June at about 6.3 per cent. Inflation refers to the rise in the prices of most goods and services of daily or common use, such as food, clothing, housing, etc. It measures the average price change in a […]

Assam’s New Cattle Protection Bill

In News The Assam Legislative Assembly tabled a new Bill to protect cattle that bars the sale and purchase of beef or beef products.  About The bill prohibits sale and purchase of beef products in areas predominantly inhabited by Hindu, Jain, Sikh and other non beef-eating communities, or within a radius of 5 kms of […]