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Log4j Vulnerability

In News  A new vulnerability named Log4 Shell is being touted as one of the worst cybersecurity flaws to have been discovered.  About Log4j vulnerability The vulnerability is dubbed Log4 Shell and is officially CVE-2021-44228. CVE number is the unique number given to each vulnerability discovered across the world). It is based on an open-source […]

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021

In News The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed by Lok Sabha. About It seeks to replace the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021. Background The error: was noticed by a district judge in West Agartala. In 2016: an accused had sought bail before a special judge in West […]

Great Indian Bustard (GIB)

In News The Centre has approached the Supreme Court seeking modification of its order directing that all transmission cables in the habitat of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) be laid underground. Earlier in 2021, SC has directed that overhead power lines be laid underground wherever feasible. Challenges/ Difficulties in Implementation It has implications for the […]

Sixth Schedule of the Constitution

Context  The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance seek constitutional safeguards for Ladakh on the lines of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.  The demand came a day after the region observed a complete shutdown demanding statehood and protection for land and jobs. Background  On August 5, 2019, the erstwhile state of Jammu and […]

LokpalOnline

In News  Recently, Lokpal of India inaugurated’ a Digital Platform for the Management of Complaints called ‘LokpalOnline’. About LokpalOnline It is an end-to-end digital solution for the management of complaints against public servants filed under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.  It is a web-based facility, which will quicken the disposal of complaints in an […]

Bank-NBFC Co-lending

In News A 2020 decision by RBI to permit banks to “co-lend with all registered NBFCs based on a prior agreement”, has led to unusual tie-ups like the one announced recently between the State Bank of India and Adani Capital. About Several banks have entered into co-lending master agreements with NBFCs, and more are in […]

Kashi Vishwanath Corridor

In News Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor connecting the ancient Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi to the ghats of the Ganga. The foundation stone for the project was laid on March 8, 2019. About Kashi Vishwanath Corridor  About: It is a 400-metre long corridor that will facilitate the pilgrims and devotees […]

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

In News The Central Government reiterated support for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). About India committed to safeguarding maritime interests and strengthening security in the Indian Ocean Region. India remained committed to promoting a free, open and rules-based order rooted in international law and undaunted by coercion. Government of […]

Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Panel

Context Members of Parliament of the Farooq Abdullah-led National Conference (NC) are likely to attend the next meeting of the Delimitation Commission scheduled on December 20. Background  The Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission has said that it will base its final report on the 2011 Census and will also take into account the topography, difficult […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   PM Modi flags off new Kashi corridor as a bridge from past to future   NC MPs to attend a meeting of Jammu and Kashmir delimitation panel   (Governance) The Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor, What is changing at the ancient […]