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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   3   EC recognises Shinde faction as real Shiv Sena, allots name and symbol  (Polity and Governance)   Know about Election Symbols, Types of Symbols and Allocation of Symbols to Political Parties: GS 3 12& 15 Govt bans Khalitani,j&k group, declares […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   GS 2   1   6   Sena’s name, symbol go to Shinde camp   (Polity and Governance)   Social security and the story of two Budgets  (Welfare Schemes)) Know about Election Symbols,Types of Symbols and Allocation of Symbols to Political […]

Startup20 Engagement Group

Context Startup20 is a new engagement group initiated under India’s G20 presidency. About the Startup20 Engagement Group About: The Startup 20 Engagement Group is a new addition to the G20 engagement groups proposed under India’s presidency.  The group is India’s innovation to the G20 movement, it’s the first engagement group which drives technology, innovation, and […]

World Pangolin Day

In Context World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in February every year About It is an international attempt to raise awareness of pangolins and bring together stakeholders to help protect these species from extinction. Pangolins: Pangolins are scaly mammals that eat ants, termites and larvae.They are one of the most trafficked mammals […]

Omorgus Khandesh

In Context A new beetle species have been discovered in India, according to a paper published in the New Zealand-based journal Zootaxa. The new beetle species was discovered by a  scientist from the Zoological Survey of India, Western Regional Centre (WRC), Pune. Key Facts It is necrophagous and also called a keratin beetle. Necrophagous are […]

Lead Poisoning in India: A Public Health Concern

In News Recently, a not-for-profit organization has highlighted the issue of lead poisoning in India. About Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) through an article has recently highlighted that lead poisoning is a significant public health issue in India, with millions of children and adults affected. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), the lead metal […]

EC and Party Symbols

In News The Election Commission of India (ECI) ordered that the Eknath Shinde camp of the Shiv Sena will retain the official name and the ‘bow and arrow symbol of the party. About Role of ECI in Alloting Symbols: The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 empowers the EC to recognise political parties and […]

Special Marriage Act

In News Several interfaith couples have chosen to marry under a secular personal law through the Special Marriage Act, 1954. What is the Special Marriage Act, of 1954? The Special Marriage Act of 1954 (SMA) provides an alternate route to religious laws for marriage It governs a civil marriage where the state sanctions the marriage […]

Terrorist Organisations Designated Under UAPA

Context The Ministry of Home Affairs designated the Khalistan Tiger Force and the Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force as terrorist organisations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.  About Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF) surfaced in the year 2020 as a terrorist outfit that threatens security forces and incites people on social media […]

India-Myanmar Border Issues

In News Recently, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region, held a virtual meeting with the Minister for Border Affairs of Myanmar. More about the news Internal developments of Myanmar:  In the context of recent developments inside Myanmar and their repercussions along India-Myanmar border region, the two sides discussed the need […]