Data Privacy Day
Data Privacy Day (known in Europe as Data Protection Day) is an international event that occurs every year on 28 January. The purpose of Data Privacy Day is to raise awareness and promote privacy and data protection best practices. It is currently observed in the United States, Canada, Nigeria, Israel and 47 European countries. […]
Current Affairs Quiz 28 January 2023
Current Affairs 28 January 2023
CONTENT Indus Waters Treaty Context: Recently, India announced that it wants to modify the 62-year-old Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, citing what it called Pakistan’s “intransigence” in resolving disputes over the Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects, both in Jammu and Kashmir. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India and its Neighborhood, International Treaties, Policies and Agreements […]
PIB Summaries 28 January 2023
CONTENTS Fundamental Duties Focus: GS II- Polity (Indian Constitution) Why in News? The Vice President called upon the youth to practise and follow Fundamental Duties in the Constitution, while exercising their Fundamental Rights. How were the fundamental duties incorporated in the Constitution? What are the fundamental duties of the citizen? Article 51(A) says it shall […]
Indus Waters Treaty
Context: Recently, India announced that it wants to modify the 62-year-old Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, citing what it called Pakistan’s “intransigence” in resolving disputes over the Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects, both in Jammu and Kashmir. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India and its Neighborhood, International Treaties, Policies and Agreements affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions […]
Ramcharitmanas of Tulsidas
Context: Recently, Bihar Education Minister said the Ramcharitmanas “spreads hatred in society”, and that Goswami Tulsidas’s epic poem — along with the Manusmriti and M S Golwalkar’s Bunch of Thoughts — should be burned. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: The Ramcharitmanas Goswami Tulsidas -Source: Indian Express
Extinction of Cheetahs in India
Context: Recently, India and South Africa have finally signed a long-pending agreement to translocate 12 cheetahs to India. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What caused the extinction of cheetahs in India? Why is the cheetah being brought back? South African cheetah: How was Kuno National Park chosen for the translocation? […]
About Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS)
Focus: GS II: Government Schemes Why in News? The Food Corporation of India (FCI) will off load 30 LMT wheat from the Central pool stock to the market through various routes under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic). About Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) Food Corporation of India
International Customs Day 2023
Focus: GS II- Important International institutions. Why in News? Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs celebrated International Customs Day, 2023 International Customs Day, 2023: About World Customs Organization
How Were The Fundamental Duties Incorporated in the Constitution?
Focus: GS II- Polity (Indian Constitution) Why in News? The Vice President called upon the youth to practise and follow Fundamental Duties in the Constitution, while exercising their Fundamental Rights. How were the fundamental duties incorporated in the Constitution? What are the fundamental duties of the citizen? Article 51(A) says it shall be the duty […]