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Revamped Digital Personal Data Protection Bill

In News The government is close to finalising the revamped Bill and will come out with a final draft version soon. Background The data protection Bill has been in the works since 2018 when a panel led by Justice B N Srikrishna had prepared a draft version of the Bill.   It is India’s first attempt […]

PESA Act & Conversions

In News Recently, Madhya Pradesh’s Chief Minister stated that PESA Act will help curb conversions and marriages for tribal land. More about the news Issue: Many times by deception, trickery, marriages done by means of allurement to our tribal sisters’ daughters, land is given in their name and called tribal lands.  Sometimes even the means […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 5 Forced conversions dangerous, may affect nation’s security:SC (Polity and Governance) Know about the Status of Anti-Conversion Laws in India and Supreme Court’s Observations  GS 3 5 Need trillions of dollars to meet net-zero target by 2070:India  (Environment) What are India’s climate […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 Atomic energy, hydrogen power India’s net zero plan (Environment) Know about india’s long-term strategy to transition to a “low emissions” pathway GS 2 1 SC says forced conversions may affect national security, freedom of religion (Polity and Governance) What is the […]

Revolution of Genetically Modified Crops

In News Recently, Some activists approached the Supreme Court to ban Genetically-Modified (GM) food crops — Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 (DMH-11) for various reasons. About Genetically Modified Crops A Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) is any living organism whose genetic material has been modified to include certain desirable techniques.  Genetic modification has previously been used for the […]

Marwari Horses

In News Six Marwari horses have been exported from Jodhpur to Bangladesh where they will be used for carrying the cart of Bangladesh’s President. About  Marwari horse The Marwari horse breed originated in the Marwar region of Rajasthan, where hot arid desert conditions present a unique ecosystem.  Marwari horses are one of the finest breeds […]

Major Alzheimer’s drug candidate fails test

In Context  Roche’s Alzheimer’s drug candidate could not be shown to slow dementia progression in two drug trials. About  The twin studies, known as Graduate 1 and 2, had not reached their main goal of showing that the drug gantenerumab could preserve abilities such as remembering, solving problems, orientation and personal care in patients suffering […]

Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’

In News The third edition of ‘Sea Vigil-22’ is all set to commence on the eastern seaboard as part of the nation-wide coastal defence exercise from November 15. About Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ It was conceptualised in 2018 to validate various measures that have been instituted towards enhancing maritime security since the 26/11 Mumbai attack. The […]

Green Energy Open Access Portal

In News Recently, the Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy launched the Green Energy Open Access Portal. About  Aim: To ensure affordable, reliable, sustainable, and green energy for all and in continuation of several initiatives to promote clean and green energy by the Government of India Features: Any consumer with a connected […]

Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) Fishing

In News The illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing continues to rise beyond India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). About Most of the illegal activity is found in the Northern Indian Ocean Region (IOR). There has been a growing incidence of Chinese deep sea fishing trawlers in the Indian Ocean. More than 200 Chinese fishing vessels […]