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Crimes Against Women

In News Crimes against women in Delhi saw over 63% rise in 2021 so far. About Delhi Police recently shared some data of the crimes against Women. The United Nations defines violence against women as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or […]

Marine Plastic Pollution

In News According to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Annual Report on Implementing the Plastic Garbage Rules, 2016, the plastic waste generated in 2018-19 was 3,360,043 tonnes per year (roughly 9,200 tonnes per day). Plastic  Plastic is a synthetic organic polymer made from petroleum with properties ideally suited for a wide variety of applications, […]

OPEC’s Output Pact Proposal

In News Recently, the latest round of meetings among the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Plus (OPEC+) group of oil-exporting countries has stalled. Background In April 2020, the OPEC+ group of countries entered into a two-year agreement, which entailed steep cuts in crude production to deal with a sharp fall in the price of […]

The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Gupkar says let down by meeting with PM Modi: ‘Before polls, statehood’   Scrapped 6 yrs ago, 66A still in […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   SC aghast that Section 66A of IT Act is still used   Twitter failed to comply with IT rules: Centre    (Polity and Governance)   About Section 66A of IT Act, its features and significance    Information Technology Rules, […]

Facts in News

Facts in News Albino Palm Civet Sighted Recently, an albino common palm civet has made a comeback in Odisha after 129 years in Satkosia Tiger Reserve (STR). Scientific Name: Paradoxurus hermaphrodites Features It is a small carnivore mammal belonging to the family Viverridae. Their long, stocky body is covered with coarse, shaggy hair that is […]

Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair

In News Recently, it has been decided to produce the biopic of Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair. About Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair (Image Courtesy: NPG) Birth: On 11th July 1857 in Mankara village of Malabar’s Palakkad. He was an acclaimed lawyer and judge in the Madras High Court and one of the early builders of the […]

Swami Vivekananda

In News Every year, 4th July is observed as the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, who is regarded as one of the finest spiritual leaders and intellectuals from India. About Vivekananda (Image Courtesy: VS) Birth: He was born on 12th January 1863 in a Bengali family in Calcutta and was originally named Narendranath Datta.  In […]

Indus Water Treaty

In News Recently, India has diverted excess waters under the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) 1960 to irrigate its own land. About The move to harvest excess water comes against the backdrop of India working on a plan to divert the waters of Ujh, which is one of the main tributaries of the Ravi river that […]

Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021

In News Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited comments/suggestions from all the stakeholders on the draft Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021. About The draft bill aims to Prevent and counter trafficking in persons, especially women and children. Provide care, protection and rehabilitation to the victims, while respecting […]