In News Recently, the first All India Annual State Ministers’ Conference on Water began in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. About Background: The inter-state water disputes between several states are going on harming the water sharing scenarios. Water is a State Subject: Although water is a state subject, it was the responsibility of all to make water […]
Context Recently, the National Security Advisor (NSA) of India held the 36th round of the Indo-French Strategic Dialogue with his French counterpart. Key Outcomes of the 36th round of the Indo-French Strategic Dialogue Both participants agreed to intensify efforts “towards strategic autonomy”. The two sides held discussions on a variety of issues: The current global […]
In News Researchers claimed that the first known “virovore” has been found. Virovore is an organism that eats viruses. About ‘Virovore’ Scientists found a species of Halteria – which are microscopic ciliates that populate freshwater throughout the world. They can eat huge numbers of infectious chloroviruses. “They’re made up of really nucleic acids, a lot […]
Context The Union Health Ministry reported that India is committed to eliminating Kalaa-azar from the country by 2023. About Kala Azar: Kala-Azar or Visceral Leishmaniasis is a slow progressing indigenous condition that is caused by a protozoan parasite. Kala-azar is one of the most lethal and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The parasite infects the reticuloendothelial […]
In News The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the proposal of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting regarding the Central Sector Scheme “Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development” (BIND). About BIND scheme The outlay of the scheme is Rs.2,539.61 crore and is for the time period 2025-26. It is aimed to bring modernisation to the […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has effectively extended the ground for seeking rights to freedom of speech against other citizens. About Petition: One of the questions before the court was whether a fundamental right under Article 19 or 21 of the Constitution of India can be claimed other than against the ‘State’ or […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) constituted a high-powered committee for the Union Territory of Ladakh chaired by the Minister of State for Home Affairs. Key Points Need of the Committee: Civil society groups in Ladakh have been demanding protection of land, resources and employment for the past three years after the […]
In News A five-member Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court (SC) is going to announce its verdict on a batch of petitions seeking to strike down a 2017 Tamil Nadu law that protects Jallikattu. Key Points Background, Objective & Origin of Petition: A massive agitation erupted in 2017, demanding that the Central and State governments […]
In News India has demonstrated its digital prowess by building digital public goods (DPG) — the digital identity system Aadhaar, the DPGs built on top of Aadhaar, and the Unified Payments Interface. Aadhaar has become central to India’s public service delivery architecture, and UPI has transformed how payments are made. About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission […]
In Context Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India will deliver its verdict on the validity of Tamil Nadu’s law permitting the practice of jallikattu in the State soon. Jallikattu Meaning: The term ‘jallikattu,’ comes from Tamil terms ‘salli kaasu’ which means coins, and kattu which means package tied to the horns of bulls […]
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