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Web 5.0

In News Former Twitter CEO recently announced his vision for a new decentralised web platform that is being called Web 5.0. About Web 5.0 Developed by? Bitcoin business unit, The Block Head (TBH). Meaning: Referred to as the Next web: web 5.0 combines the attributes of an open, linked and intelligent web to produce an […]

Special Remission to Prisoners

In News Recently, the Union Home Ministry issued a set of guidelines to the States and the Union Territories on the grant of special remission to prisoners to commemorate the 75th year of Independence. Key Points A certain category of prisoners would be released in three phases — August 15, 2022; January 26, 2023 and […]

Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill

In Context  Recently, Activists pressed for the passage of the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill. Background The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018 was passed by Lok Sabha but could not be taken up in Rajya Sabha and subsequently lapsed.  Draft of The Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and […]

Shortage of Judges & Pendency of Cases

In Context The Bombay High Court is facing an acute shortage of judges as nearly 40 percent of the posts are vacant. There are 5.88 lakh cases pending before the Bombay High Court. Pendency of cases in India Over 4.7 crore cases are pending in courts across different levels of the judiciary.  Of them, 87.4% […]

The way forward on 5G

In News  In a significant relief to telecom gear makers and telcos, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the date for mandatory testing and certification of 4G and 5G products within India by one year to July 1, 2023. About  Telcos and equipment makers had made it clear that the previous July 1 deadline, […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   3   14 of 15 states had asked for higher MSP for paddy than what Centre announced (Economy) What are MSPs, and how are they decided?What was the need of introducing MSP?Challenges associated with MSP and what further steps need to […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1   Abnormal’ dinosaur egg found in India  (Environment and Biodiversity) What is the significance of the recent discovery of a unique set of fossilised dinosaur eggs? GS 2 3 On Child Labour Day – Study suggests child artists work for more […]

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

In News  Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber has been diagnosed with a condition called ‘Ramsay Hunt Syndrome’. What is the Ramsay Hunt syndrome? About:  It is a rare neurological disorder caused by the varicella-zoster virus of the human herpesvirus family.  It is characterised by facial paralysis and may also present as ear abnormalities, including ringing […]

Life Expectancy

In News India’s life expectancy at birth inched up to 69.7 in the 2015-19 period, well below the estimated global average life expectancy of 72.6 years.  It has taken almost ten years to add two years to life expectancy.  Major Points  Data shows that the gap between life expectancy at birth and life expectancy at […]

BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

In Context  BrahMos has been upgraded several times, with versions tested on land, air and sea platforms since its first  lauch.  The first successful test in 2001 was conducted from a specially designed land-based launcher.  Background and development In the early 1980s, the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme, conceived and led by Dr A P […]