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SYLLABUS: GS 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Focus: India called for amendments to the agreement last year due to its dissatisfaction with the dispute resolution process. Source: DICS Introduction to the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) Historical Background: The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a significant …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India recently recognized a right to be “free from the adverse impacts of climate change” in the K. Ranjitsinh and Others vs Union of India case. This right is derived from the right to life …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, and Computers. Why in the News? The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is in the news due to concerns over its recent formation of governing and executive councils that lack adequate representation from universities and industry, raising doubts …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India Inc anticipates strong Q1 profits driven by sectors like automobiles, banking, metals, IT, and pharmaceuticals. FMCG companies expect stable or improved results, with variable performances across different product categories. source: investopedia About Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG): FMCG, or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), are products sold quickly and affordably. They include …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Study finds high summer temperatures cause PM2.5 spikes in Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Lucknow, Kolkata due to VOCs and Nitrogen Oxide reactions. 5 levels exceed National Ambient Air Quality Standards (60 ug/m3) during occasional temperature-induced spikes, posing health risks. source:epa About National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS): The NAAQS, set by the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Digital Bharat Nidhi aims to improve rural telecom connectivity, replacing the underutilized Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). Draft rules propose wider scope for DBN, including funding for R&D, pilot projects, and targeted access in underserved areas. source:corpseed About Digital Bharat Nidhi: Chapter V of the Telecommunication Act, 2023 establishes the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court emphasised that bail cannot be withheld as a punishment, including in cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The court rejected the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) request to adjourn the matter, granting bail to Javed Gulam Nabi Shaikh. source:scribd About Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA): Enacted …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) charged Hindenburg Research with making “unfair” profits. SEBI accused Hindenburg of colluding to use “non-public” and “misleading” information to induce “panic selling” in Adani Group stocks. source:medium About The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): Establishment: Statutory regulatory body by the Government …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Internet Archive (IA), faces legal challenges from major publishers like Hachette and HarperCollins. Accused of copyright violations for digitizing and distributing books without permission. Issue escalated due to IA’s ‘National Emergency Library’ initiative during the pandemic. Source: NWU What are Internet archives? Internet archives are digital repositories that collect and store …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Students flagged multiple errors in the provisional answer key for the Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate courses (CUET-UG) released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The NTA allows students to challenge the provisional answer key by paying ₹200 per question until July 9. What is CUET? The Common University Entrance …
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