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Sacrilege and Lynching

In News Recently, after lynching at Golden Temple, youth was killed in Punjab’s Kapurthala over ‘sacrilege attempt’ (disrespect the holiest book). Sacrilege About This is not the first time someone has been killed over accusations of sacrilege of a holy book linked to Sikhism. Several such lynchings have taken place in the recent past. For […]

Privatisation of Banks

In Context Recently, the Bank unions had done a nationwide strike against the proposed privatisation of public sector banks (PSBs). Background The government has planned to lay the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 during the Winter Parliament session. Earlier, the government passed a bill that will allow the privatisation of state-owned general insurance companies, through […]

Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021

In News The legal experts are concerned about the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021. Major Concern The Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021, introduced in the Lok Sabha, exempts Ayush practitioners from the ambit of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. It facilitates access to biological resources and traditional knowledge by the Indian traditional medicine sector.  Expert’s […]

Order of the Druk Gyalpo

In News PM Narendra Modi was honoured with Bhutan’s highest civilian award “Order of the Druk Gyalpo”. About It was conferred with the award on the occasion of Bhutan’s National Day (December 17). It marks the crowning of Ugyen Wangchuck as the first Druk Gyalpo of modern Bhutan. Druk Gyalpo He is the head of […]

Parvovirus

In News Nearly 2,000 pets and stray dogs in Amravati city were affected by canine parvovirus virus. What is Parvovirus? About: It is a highly contagious viral disease that can also be life-threatening in puppies and dogs.  Parvovirus affects the intestinal tract of canines with puppies being more susceptible. Symptoms: Bloody diarrhoea, vomiting, drastic weight […]

Right to Be Forgotten under Right to Privacy

In News The Centre told Delhi High Court in a response to a plea that the Data protection Bill has provisions for ‘right to be forgotten’. Court’s stand The right of an individual to exercise control over his personal data and to be able to control his/her own life would also encompass his right to […]

Veera Rani Abbakka Utsava

In News The silver jubilee of Veera Rani Abbakka Utsava will be celebrated on the premises Ullal City Municipality on December 21. About Ullal Veera Rani Abbakka Utsava committee recently decided to present “Veera Rani Abbakka award” during Veera Rani Abbakka festival in December 2021. Veerarani Abbakka award will be given to the lady who […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3   Encounters barbaric, no room for instant justice: NHRC Chief in Assam (Polity and Governance) Why must the guilty be tried in court and then punished in accordance with law? What precautions must be taken while adopting a “zero tolerance” policy […]

Russian Draft Security Pact on US-NATO

In News Recently, Russia drafted a pact to limit the U.S. and  NATO role in ex-Soviet nations. About Russia published security proposals addressed to NATO and the United States. Russia called for urgent talks with Washington as tensions between Moscow and Western capitals soar over the conflict in Ukraine. Russia’s stand NATO must not allow […]

Tamil Thai Vaazhthu Song

In News The Tamil Nadu government has declared Tamil Thai Vaazhthu, a prayer song sung in praise of Mother Tamil, as the State Song. Background The decision came after the Madras High Court ruled that “there is no statutory or executive order requiring the attendees to stand up when Tamil Thai Vaazhthu is sung. The […]