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Hazards of Trans-fats in Foods

Context WHO cautions nearly 5 billion people are at risk for heart disease owing to exposure to Trans-fats. About Recently, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that nearly 5 billion people worldwide remain unprotected from harmful trans fats, which can increase their risk of heart disease and death. WHO first […]

Attracting Capital for Urban Infrastructure

In News A report by the World Bank, released last year, on financing India’s urban infrastructure needs, focuses on private investments ameliorating urban problems. About World Bank Estimates:  The World Bank estimates that nearly $840 billion (?70 lakh crore) would be needed for investment in urban India to meet the growing demands of the population, […]

Emergency powers under IT Rules 2021

In News The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued directions to block the first episode of the BBC Documentary ‘India: The Modi Question’ on YouTube About  Senior officials of ministries including the MEA, Home, and I&B have examined the documentary and found it to be an attempt to cast aspersions on the authority and […]

Schools of Eminence Project

In News Recently, the Punjab Chief Minister launched the Schools of Eminence. Key Points About: Under the project, 117 state-run schools in 23 districts will be upgraded with a special emphasis on classes 9 to 12.  Besides career-related counseling, innovative teaching practices will be followed and guidance for professional exams will also be provided to […]

Wagner Group

In News The U.S.  designated Russia’s Wagner group as a “transnational criminal organization,” piling pressure on the private Russian army fighting in Ukraine. About Wagner Group  According to reports in The Washington Post, it is a network of contractors that supply soldiers for hire. It is said to have been founded by Dmitry Utkin, a […]

India’s Roadmap for Electric Vehicles in 2023

In News India’s Electric Vehicle future shines bright with ambitious government targets and advancements in technology. Roadmap for Electric vehicles India has set an ambitious goal to become a leader in the electric vehicle market by 2030 with the government laying out a comprehensive roadmap to achieve this goal, which includes several initiatives and policies […]

China’s Dam Diplomacy

Context China is constructing a new dam on the Mabja Zangbo river in Tibet, close to the tri-junction which is a matter of concern for both India and Nepal. The new dam is located around 16 km north of the tri-junction and is opposite the Kalapani area of Uttarakhand. The Mabja Zangbo river originates in […]

13th Amendment: A promise of devolution

In News Recently, President  Ranil Wickremesinghe said that  The Sri Lankan government would “fully implement” the 13th Amendment. About 13th Amendment It is an outcome of the Indo-Lanka Accord of July 1987, signed by then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and President J.R. Jayawardene, in an attempt to resolve Sri Lanka’s ethnic conflict that had aggravated […]

Prison Reforms

In News Recently, the  Prime Minister suggested prison reforms at the annual police meet in New Delhi. More about the news Prison reforms: The PM recommended Prison reforms to improve jail management and suggested repealing obsolete criminal laws. Police Reforms: He also suggested making the police forces more sensitive and training them in emerging technologies.  […]

Hakku Patra

In News The Prime Minister symbolically distributed Hakku Patra (land title deeds) to five families of the Banjara (Lambani) community at an event organised by the state Revenue Department at Malkhed, in the Kalaburagi district of Karnataka. The Banjaras are a key scheduled caste sub-group in Karnataka, although they are considered to be a tribal […]