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Draft Policy Document on Blue Economy

In Context The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is finalising a National Policy on the blue economy for the country. More about the news About: A draft policy framework on India’s Blue Economy had been prepared.  The policy envisages the optimal utilisation of all sectors of the maritime domain, from living and non-living resources […]

Malnutrition in India

In News Recently, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development informed the Rajya Sabha that the Union government aims to reduce stunting and under-nutrition (underweight prevalence) among children under 6 years by 2% per annum. About According to findings of the 2019-21 National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), nutrition indicators for children under 5 have […]

Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA

In Context Recently, the Supreme Court upheld the core amendments made to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). More about the news About: Over 240 petitions were filed against the amendments in which the challengers claimed to violate personal liberty, procedures of law and the constitutional mandate. The verdict came on an extensive challenge […]

Irrational Freebies

In Context Recently, the Supreme court bench said it will see to what extent it can or cannot intervene to stop political parties from distributing irrational freebies. More about the news The Supreme Court had issued notice to the Centre and Election Commission of India on the plea against freebies offered by the state parties. […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Ask finance panel if possible to check freebies: SC to government   Battle lines harden as 19 Opposition MPs suspended from Rajya Sabha for a week   (Polity and Governance)   What are freebies ? the Arguments in Favour of Freebies,Problems […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Can promises of ‘irrational’ poll freebies be curbed, SC asks govt. (Polity and Governance)   What are freebies ? the Arguments in Favour of Freebies,Problems with Freebies and suggest  ways to address them . GS 3  4 Karnataka HC notice to […]

Integrating LEO SatNets with terrestrial 5G

In Context Recently ,it  has been observed that Integrating terrestrial 5G networks with LEO satellite networks is the next step in communication infrastructure Major Points  As terrestrial 5G mobile networks are being rolled out across countries, there is a renewed interest in integrating Non-Terrestrial Networks, the primary one being the low latency Low Earth Orbit […]

GI Tag to White Onion

In News  Alibag’s white onion gets GI tagged, to benefit farmers as white onion will get premium price. About  With its picturesque beaches, Alibag, in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, is one of the popular tourist spots.  This historic place will be now recognized for Geographical Indication (GI) tagged white onion.  The GI for this […]

Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022

In News  The Lok Sabha passed the Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022. About the Bill The Bill amends the Family Courts Act, 1984.   The Act allows state governments to establish Family Courts  by States to deal with disputes related to family and marriage The central government is empowered to notify dates for the Act to […]

Modhera Sun Temple

In Context The Ahmedabad Railway Station at Kalupur in Ahmedabad City will be developed on the theme of Modhera Sun Temple in the next five years. Modhera Sun Temple Modhera Sun Temple is located in Mehsana, neighbouring Ahmedabad district. Built in the 11th century during the Chalukya dynasty in honour of the Sun God, it […]