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Freeing the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI)

In News  The recent investigative series in The Indian Express indicates a continuing bias in the functioning of the  Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI)and the Enforcement Directorate(ED) Despite several observations made by the Supreme Court of India (SC) against the inefficient functioning of the CBI nothing has happened to improve the situation.  About CBI It is […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Maoist movement is now on the ebb along the Andhra ­Odisha boundary   (Internal Security) What is naxalism? Discuss various reasons for naxalism and government efforts to root out naxalism from the country. GS 2 6 Supreme Court reserves […]

Popular Front of India

In News Recently, as many as 100 people linked to the Popular Front of India have been arrested following searches by the National Investigation Agency in connection with anti-terror activities. What is the Popular Front of India? The PFI was created in 2007 through the merger of three Muslim organisations in southern India: The National […]

Article 192 (2) of the Constitution

In News Recently, the Election Commission (EC) has turned down Jharkhand Chief Minister’s request to disclose its opinion shared with the state Governor in the disqualification matter against him. About Article 192 (2) Any communication between the EC and a Governor is “privileged” under Article 192 (2) of the Constitution and revealing it before an […]

Sparsh Initiative

In News  The Defence Accounts Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank of Baroda and HDFC Bank, to onboard them as Service Centres under the System for Pension Administration (Raksha) (SPARSH) initiative, across more than 14,000 branches throughout India. About SPARSH  It is a web-based system for processing the pension claims and crediting […]

Dvorak Technique

In News  The American meteorologist Vernon Dvorak passed away at the age of 100.  He was best credited for developing the Dvorak (read as Do-rak) technique in the early 1970s.  Dvorak Technique About: A statistical method for estimating the intensity of tropical cyclones (TCs)  (hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons) from interpretation of satellite imagery. It uses […]

International Day of Sign Languages

In News  International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) is celebrated annually across the world on 23 September.  The Theme of the year 2022 is “Sign Language Unite Us.” International Day of Sign Languages About: In 2017, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed September 23 as the official day to celebrate the International Day of Sign […]

Tomistoma

In News Recently, a study suggests that attacks on humans in Indonesia by Tomistoma may be increasing due to increasing intrusion in their habitat. The tomistoma (Tomistoma schlegelii) is a shy and reclusive species that typically retreats from areas with a high degree of human activity. About Tomistoma Native: The tomistoma is a large, slender-snouted […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   UNSC: Jaishankar takes tough stand on Russia, targets Beijing also (International Relations) What are key takeaways from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) session on Ukraine?   GS 3 1 DGCA raises concern over 5G rollout, writes to telecom […]

Live Streaming of Supreme Court Proceedings

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) in a full court decided to live stream its proceedings in crucial Constitution Bench cases. Key Points Background:   The decision comes nearly four years after a plea was made in the interest of transparency. The first steps towards the decision were taken in 2018. A three-judge Bench […]