Challenging The Colonial-era Sedition Law
Context: Recently, the Centre informed the Supreme Court that it was at an advanced consultation stage on re-examining the colonial era sedition law. Relevance: GS III: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Sedition? Historical background of Sedition laws About Sedition law About Section 124A of Indian Penal Code (IPC) Criticism of Sedition […]
India Becomes Europe’s Largest Supplier Of Refined Fuels
Context: As per the latest data, India has become Europe’s largest supplier of refined fuels this month. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Dimensions of the Article: Key points: What Does India’s Rising Petroleum Product Exports to the EU Mean? Petroleum products: What are they? […]
Centre Blocks Mobile Messenger Apps Being Used By The Terrorists
Context: The Central government has recently blocked 14 mobile messenger applications being used by terror groups. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is the IT Act? Amendment to the IT Acth4 It dealt with various changes such as:h4 Section 69 of the IT Act Procedure for Blocking Apps
100th Episode Of Mann Ki Baat
Context: The Prime Minister of India addressed the 100th episode of his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives), Prelims bits About Mann Ki Baat: -Source: The Hindu
Deaths Due To High Level Of Hydrogen Sulphide In Air
Context: Eleven people died and four were taken ill on inhaling a toxic gas in Punjab. The gas has been identified as hydrogen sulphide. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Pollution and Environmental degradation), GS-II: International Relations (Internal Treaties and Agreements) Dimensions of the Article: Introduction to Hazardous Chemicals What are neurotoxins? About Hydrogen Sulphide: Highlights […]
Current Affairs 01 May 2023
Contents: Deaths Due To High Level Of Hydrogen Sulphide In Air Context: Eleven people died and four were taken ill on inhaling a toxic gas in Punjab. The gas has been identified as hydrogen sulphide. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Pollution and Environmental degradation), GS-II: International Relations (Internal Treaties and Agreements) Dimensions of the Article: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 01 May 2023
Static Quiz 01 May 2023 (Science and Technology)
Web 3.0 Is Focused On Public Good
Context The third-generation web is widely believed to be biassed towards gaming and cryptocurrencies, but it actually covers a wide range of topics.In order for India to take advantage of the $1.1 trillion digital asset opportunity by 2032, the third-gen web will be essential, according to the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum’s 2021 report. Relevance: GS […]
India’s Nuclear Power Phaseout
In News, why? While France, the world’s nuclear powerhouse, is battling to replace its stock of ageing reactors, Germany has shut down the last of its nuclear power plants. There are concerns about whether nuclear power, with its associated concerns about cost and safety, remains a relevant option for a future that is fossil-free, particularly […]