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Army’s bent-toed gecko

In News  A team of herpetologists have recorded a new species of bent-toed gecko from a wooded part of the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya. About Army’s bent-toed gecko Its scientific name is Crytodactylus exercitus and its English name is the Indian Army’s bent-toed gecko. Exercitus in Latin means army. The name was given to […]

Tarapur Massacre

In News  Recently , the Chief Minister of Bihar announced that 15 February would be commemorated as “Shahid Diwas” in memory of the 34 freedom fighters who were killed by police in Tarapur town (now subdivision) of Bihar’s Munger district 90 years ago.  According to him, The freedom fighters had never got their due even […]

Synthetic Biology

In Context  A draft foresight paper on synthetic biology released by the Department of Biotechnology. Major Points  The document looks at the global policies and protocols that have to be kept in mind while developing such a policy. It also attempts to define synthetic biology and how intellectual property rights will be applicable to resulting […]

India- UAE Virtual Summit

In News Recently, a virtual summit was held Between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Major Highlights of Summit India-UAE CEPA trade deal: The new strategic economic agreement will increase bilateral trade in goods to $100 billion in five years (2022-27) of the signed agreement and increase trade in services to $15 billion. The […]

Criminal Justice System

In News The Centre approved the implementation of Phase II of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) project by the Ministry of Home Affairs at a total cost of Rs 3,375 crore during the period from 2022-23 to 2025-26. About The project will be implemented as a central sector scheme. ICJS is a national platform […]

Draft Law on Refugee Rights

In News Model laws on asylum and refugees that were drafted by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) decades ago but not implemented by the government could be revised by an expert committee. About the Bill The Bill lays down comprehensive criteria for recognising asylum seekers and refugees and prescribes specific rights and duties accruing […]

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

In News  The Prime Minister paid tribute to Maratha empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji on his 392nd birth anniversary.  About Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti It was initiated by social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule in 1870. He identified the tomb of Shivaji Maharaj in Raigad. The first Shivaji Jayanti celebrations were held in Pune.  Shivaji Jayanti was […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 7& 13 India says constructive diplomacy need of hour why have rules on Ukraine flights been relaxed  (IR) What is the conflict between Russia and Ukraine? Key reasons behind Russia-Ukraine conflict, problematic aspects of a Russia-Ukraine crisis for India, India’s interests with […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   SC lifts stay on Haryana quota for private jobs   Governor seeks talks with Mamata (Polity and Governance) Recent observation of SC in context of Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020′, What is Haryana’s private sector quota […]

India’s first water taxi service

In News India’s first water taxi service was inaugurated in Maharashtra. Key Facts The ?8.37-crore project has shared expenditures from the State and Centre and will currently operate in three routes. The three routes include Belapur to Ferry Wharf (the domestic cruise terminal) Belapur to Elephanta Caves Belapur to JNPT It will provide faster connectivity […]