HOW POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS POLLUTE THE AIR?
Why in news? Recent findings from researchers at the Centre for Atmospheric Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi on the efficacy of a specific air purifier technology have revealed more about a class of pollutants known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs. Details: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons can associate with other particulate matter, […]
GOVERNMENT MULLS ENHANCING AUDIT INDEPENDENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY
The government has proposed significant amendments to existing regulations to enhance independence and accountability of auditors. Background: Many auditors and auditing entities coming under the regulatory lens for alleged misdoings Suggestions for curbing five “threats” for the independence of auditors which pertain to self-interest, self-review, advocacy, familiarity and intimidation. economic concentration of the “Big Four” […]
CREDIT, DEBIT CARD DETAILS OF 4 LAKH INDIANS UP FOR SALE
Why in news? A whopping 98% out of a large packet of sensitive credit and debit card details, that have been put up for sale on the dark net, are those of Indian customers, GroupIB a Singapore based cybersecurity company has revealed. According to GroupIB’ s statement released, the stash of 4,61,976 card payment details […]
GOVT. SET TO HOST ANOTHER VISIT BY FOREIGN DIPLOMATS TO J&K
Why in news? The government is making preparations to organise a second visit of diplomats, including several European Ambassadors to visit Srinagar and Jammu next week While all the Ambassadors expressed their concerns about issues like political detentions and Internet restrictions, they were able to see that there was normalcy on the roads, and the […]
INDIA, AFRICAN COUNTRIES RESOLVE TO FIGHT TERROR
Why in news? Lucknow Declaration urges need for stronger international partnership Details? India and several African countries on Thursday pledged to deepen cooperation to combat the growing threat of terrorism and preserve maritime security by sharing information, intelligence and surveillance, in a joint deceleration adopted at the first India Africa Defence Ministers conclave at the […]
WHAT IS PUBLIC SAFETY ACT? (PSA)
Details: The Public Safety Act (PSA), 1978, of Jammu & Kashmir is an administrative detention law that allows detention of any individual for up to two years without a trial or charge. The Public Safety Act allows for the arrest and detention of people without a warrant, specific charges, and often for an unspecified period […]
INDIA TO STUDY AIR CORRIDORS FOR TRADE WITH CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES
Why in news? India would like to explore setting up “air corridors” between India and five Central Asian nations, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar mentioned Details: The air corridors — similar to what India established in 2018 with Afghanistan — would include regular cargo flights with special clearing and customs facilities to expedite the movement […]
RATES TO FALL DESPITE RBI’S STATUS QUO
Why in news? The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided at a meeting to keep the interest rates unchanged in the wake of a rise in inflation, but emphasized that there would be space for rate reduction