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Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas  Syllabus: GS3/Biodiversity and Conservation In News New data from the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas of World Resources Institute (WRI) has been released. About The World Resources Institute is a global research non-profit organization established in 1982. It uses research-based approaches to work globally and in focus countries to meet people’s essential […]

Two years of Taliban rule Syllabus: GS2/India and its Neighbourhood Relations News:  August 15, 2023 marked the second anniversary of Taliban taking control of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021. Current situation In a country of about 40 million people, international aid agencies estimate that about 15 million people will face “crisis” levels of food insecurity […]

Legalisation of Cannabis   Syllabus: GS3/Challenges to Internal Security Context The German government approved a draft law legalising the purchase and possession of cannabis for recreational use, allowing adults to possess up to 25 grams of cannabis and grow up to three plants for personal use. What is Cannabis ? It is a generic term […]

Cloudburst Syllabus: GS1/Geography News In Himachal Pradesh following heavy rains and landslides, reports of cloudbursts have emerged. What is a cloudburst? A cloudburst is a localized event with intense rainfall activity. The phenomenon is most common in hilly regions.However it can occur in plains also. The rainfall of 10 cm or more in an hour […]

Wildfires in Maui (Hawai) Syllabus: GS 1 / Geography Context Hawaii is experiencing a number of wildfires, particularly on the islands of Maui and Lahaina. Maui is the second-largest island in Hawaii. What are Wildfires? Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that quickly spread over vegetation like forests, meadows, or shrublands.  These flames may begin spontaneously, such […]

Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023  Syllabus :GS 2/Polity and Governance In News  Recently, the Union Home Minister introduced Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023 . About Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023  The Bharatiya Sakshya Bill that would repeal the current Indian Evidence Act of 1872. Key provisions  :The bill makes electronic or digital records admissible as evidence, thereby they […]

Bill on Election Commission members’ Appointments Syllabus: GS2/Indian Polity In News The Government introduced the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha. Background A public interest litigation, challenging the constitutional validity of the practice of the Centre-appointed members of the Election […]

India takes first step to remove animals from Drug-testing   Syllabus: GS3/Science and Technology, GS4/ Ethics In Context An amendment to the New Drugs and Clinical Trial Rules (2023) was passed by the Government with the aim of stopping the use of animals in research, especially in drug testing. About Every drug in the market […]

Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Syllabus: GS2/ Governance, Education In News The Parliament has passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which aims to change the law governing the administration of Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). Background & Need The Bill seeks to amend the Indian Institutes of Management Act of […]

Mediation Bill, 2023 Syllabus: GS2/Polity In News The Parliament has passed the Mediation Bill 2023 to reduce pendency of court cases. Background The bill was first introduced in Rajya Sabha in 2021 and referred to the parliamentary committee on law and personnel for its detailed study. Following the report of the committee, the government made […]