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Nominated members in Rajya Sabha

In News  Nominated Rajya Sabha member and athlete P.T. Usha is now on the panel of Vice-Chairman of the House. About  Article 80(1)(a) read with Article 80(3) of the Constitution of India provides that the President can nominate to Rajya Sabha, 12 persons having special knowledge, or practical experience in respect of literature, science, art […]

Srinivasa Ramanujan & National Mathematics Day

In News National Mathematics Day is celebrated every year on December 22 to mark the birth anniversary of legendary mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan. More about the National Mathematics Day  In 2012, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh declared December 22 as National Mathematics Day  The year 2012 was also celebrated as the National Mathematics Year.  Aim: The […]

Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Dispute

In Context Recently, tensions rose along the Maharashtra-Karnataka border after vehicles from both states were attacked and defaced. More about the Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute Beginning in reorganisation of states: The Maharashtra and Karnataka boundary dispute has its origins in the reorganisation of states along linguistic lines via the State Reorganisation Act, 1956.  MES (Maharashtra Ekikaran […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3 Poll bonds account for 10% to 100% donations to regional parties (Polity and Governance) What are electoral bonds? Benefits of Electoral Bonds, Challenges/Issues, and Way Ahead  GS 2 7   RS passes Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill (Polity and Governance) What are the […]

Five Great Lakes of North America

In News Scientists are building a sensor network to detect the trends in the water chemistry of Lake Huron, one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is the first step towards developing a system that would be capable of measuring the carbon dioxide and pH levels of the Great Lakes over several […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1 Omicron variant linked to China spike sequenced in India in July (Health) Know about the BF.7 variant of COVID-19, Is BF.7 circulating in India as well?   GS 2 6 The need to make cancer drugs affordable  (Health) Know about […]

Appropriation Bills

In News Recently, the Opposition slammed the Central Government during continued discussion on the Appropriation Bills in Rajya Sabha. About Issues raised by the Opposition:  Funds:  Gross miscalculation of expenditure in the Budget. There was misplaced focus when the funds were allocated. Women: Focused attention on Gender budgeting to address concerns of women impacted by […]

Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill

In News Recently, Rajya Sabha passed the Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill to combat maritime piracy. Key Points The Bill will provide for: An effective legal instrument to combat maritime piracy.  Stringent punishment to those convicted of such crimes. The issue of death penalty as an “exceptional case” and the quantum of punishments envisaged are in line […]

Stabilisation Fund

In Context  India is planning a stabilisation fund to keep prices of credits in its planned carbon market above a certain threshold, ensuring that they remain attractive for investors and that the market succeeds in cutting emissions. About Stabilisation fund Money in the fund would be used by a market regulator to buy carbon credits […]

Strengthening the Urban Local Bodies

In News  Recently, it has been observed that there is a need to strengthen Urban Local Bodies. About  Urban local bodies In India, local governments in cities are established in accordance with the 74th Amendment Act, which creates the ground for democratic decentralisation in urban areas.  The Amendment gives state legislatures the authority to enact […]