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Species In News: Sulphur Molly

In News The wave generating behavior of Sulphur Molly has been a topic of research for biologists. About Sulphur Molly  Scientific name: Poecilia sulphuraria Description:  Enlarged lips, head, and gills allow this species to tolerate elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide.  The maximum length of 5.0 cm . Habitat:  Permanent Rivers, streams, creeks (includes waterfalls), freshwater […]

Good Governance Index 2021

In News  Recently ,the Union Minister of Home Affairs released the Good Governance Index 2021 on Good Governance Day at New Delhi. About Good Governance Index Prepared  by:  Department of Administration Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). Indicators:  Good Governance Index(GGI 2021) Framework covered ten sectors and 58 indicators.  The sectors of GGI 2020-21 are:  Agriculture […]

Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya Jayanti

In News  Recently, the Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya on his Jayanti. About Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya Background: He was born in Allahabad and took early education under the ‘pathshala’ system, and was proficient in Sanskrit.  In 1879, he graduated from the Muir Central College (today’s Allahabad University) […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Two more booked for Haridwar hate meet    Nagaland: panel to look into AFSPA withdrawal    (Polity and Governance) What is hate speech and what are the impacts? The Indian legal position, Proposed hate speech provisions of Sections 153C […]

Hate Speech

In News The Uttarakhand Police added the names of two more persons in the First Information Report (FIR) pertaining to hate speeches at a religious event in Haridwar where calls were made for genocide and violence against Muslims. About A case under Section 153A of the IPC (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of […]

Technology Development Board

In News  Recently, Technology Development Board(TDB)approved financial support to Hyderabad based Manjeera Digital Systems Private Limited (MDS). Technology Development Board About: It is a statutory body constituted under the Technology Development Board Act, 1995. It functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology. Objective:  To promote the development and commercialization of indigenous technology and adaptation […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1    Centre sets up panel to look into the withdrawal of AFSPA in Nagaland   Minorities back raising marriage age of women, flag concerns on personal law   (Governance) The rationale behind setting up a panel to look into the withdrawal […]

Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM)

In News  Telangana stood first in the implementation of the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM). Tamil Nadu and Gujarat took the second and third positions respectively. Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) About: It was launched in the year 2016 in mission mode to develop 300 clusters in the country holistically by provisioning economic, […]

Uniform Judicial Code

In News A petition was filed in the Supreme Court to implement a “uniform judicial code” for High Courts across the country. About The terminology used by different High Courts for different types of cases is not uniform.  This non-uniformity causes inconvenience not just to the general public but, in many cases, to the advocates […]

African Cheetah

In News The introduction of African Cheetah from Namibia into India has been postponed due to Omicron variant restrictions. About African Cheetah Scientific Name: Acinonyx jubatus jubatus Description:  Timid and introverted predators,  They have a long, slender body measuring 1.2 meters (4 feet), with a long tail (65–85 cm ) to balance, that generally ends […]