FATF Evaluates India’s Efforts Against Financial Crimes
Context; Recently, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released a Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) on India, approved during their plenary session in Singapore. The report specifically assessed India’s efforts in combating money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF), and proliferation financing. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the MER Report on […]
Rahul Gandhi Highlights Abhaya Mudra in First Speech as Opposition Leader
Context: In his inaugural speech as the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi referenced the abhaya mudra, a gesture with a raised open palm symbolizing reassurance and freedom from fear. He highlighted that the abhaya mudra is a common motif in the depictions of Lord Shiva, Guru Nanak, and Jesus Christ, and […]
NITI Aayog Advocates for Facial Recognition Technology Regulation
Context; Recently, NITI Aayog, India’s premier public policy think-tank, has urged for comprehensive policy and legal reforms to regulate the use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) in the country. This initiative is seen as a significant development in response to escalating concerns about privacy, transparency, and accountability. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of […]
A Progressive Indian Policy on Myanmar Outlined
Context: Three years after overthrowing the elected civilian government in February 2021, Myanmar’s military continues to inflict violence and displacement on its people. Despite this, India has maintained formal relations with the regime, which has killed over 5,000 people and displaced approximately 2.5 million. Indian foreign policy experts argue that maintaining relations with the junta is necessary […]
How Is Methanol Procured and used as Liquor?
Context: The Kallakurichi illicit liquor tragedy , which has claimed more than 50 lives, follows a distressingly familiar pattern in its cause, sequence of events, and aftermath. Such incidents occur periodically across various Indian states. Postmortem reports almost universally attribute the cause of death to methanol consumption. Relevance: Mains Question: How is spurious alcohol produced in India? […]
About Steel Slag
Context: Recently, the member (Science) of Niti Aayog released the Guidelines for Utilization and Processing of Steel Slag as Processed Steel Slag Aggregates in Road Construction. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Steel Slag Applications of Steel Slag
About National Medical Commission (NMC)
Context: Dr. B.N. Gangadhar appointed as Chairperson of the National Medical Commission Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About National Medical Commission (NMC): Composition: Autonomous Boards: Reforms and Objectives: Functions and Responsibilities:
About SEBEX 2
Context: India has successfully developed and certified SEBEX 2, a new explosive that is 2.01 times more lethal than standard Trinitrotoluene (TNT). Relevance: Facts for Prelims About SEBEX 2 -Source: Times of India
About Nouka Baich Boat Race
Context: With the south-west monsoon gradually setting in, nouka baich boat races will soon begin in several rural pockets of West Bengal. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Nouka Baich Boat Race -Source: Indian Express
About Syntrichia caninervis
Context: Scientists have identified a species of desert moss called ‘Syntrichia caninervis’ that could significantly impact future space exploration and colonization efforts. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Syntrichia caninervis -Source: The Hindu